Mother’s Day Spotlight: Peggy Nibert
In honor of Mother’s Day, we reached out to Peggy Nibert, one of our favorite South Carolina moms. She and her husband, Greg Nibert, have been...
May 10, 2025
Moms
When the Joy Fades: Maternal Mental Health in South Carolina Needs Our Attention
The Moment It All Changed I remember seeing the positive sign on the pregnancy test 12 years ago, and for the first time, I was speechless. As a...
Considering Becoming a Foster Parent in South Carolina? Here are 6 Things to Know
Becoming a foster parent is a big step to take, and there's a lot to consider before welcoming a child into your home. Personally, as a foster...
New Year’s Resolutions for Parents: Perfect is the Enemy of Good
Admit it. You have felt that tinge of jealousy when you see the picture-perfect family while you are holiday scrolling on social media. You...
Navigating Parent Guilt During the Holidays
If you're a caregiver, you're likely familiar with parental guilt. It usually boils down to feeling not good enough as a parent. Recently, the...
Staring into the Abyss of the Empty Nest
I have a dear friend who, along with dear friends of hers, has started a podcast about being an empty-nester. At first, I started listening to...
Parent Perspective: Tips to Manage Your Family’s Stress
The U.S. Surgeon General recently issued an advisory on the Mental Health and Well-Being of Parents. Spoiler alert: Many parents are struggling....
Parent Perspective: How to Handle Tough Conversations
We recently sat down with the Children’s Trust Parent Advisory Council, which provides input on prevention programs and services in South...
8 Ways to Get Involved at Your Child’s School This Year
We blinked, and now summer is almost over. For many parents, returning to school routines is a welcome relief from the crazy, patchwork summer...
Helping Kids Cope With Divorce
About 1 out of 2 marriages in the US end in divorce. This impacts many American children. Those kids often feel trapped in the middle as the...
5 Ways to Use Your Library to Connect with Other Families
All parents need the support of a community. Having close relationships with friends, coworkers and neighbors can help reduce the stress and...
Our take: Why is play so important for kids?
Children learn and grow by exploring the world around them. How can parents and caregivers help littles ones in this important stage of...
5 Ways to Use Your Library to Connect with Others
Parents need support and connections outside of the home. Having positive relationships with friends, coworkers and neighbors can help reduce the...