Parents Helping Parents – Community in South Carolina
Tips & Advice for Parents in South Carolina
Welcome to the SC Parents Community. Real life parenting advice for South Carolina parents, from South Carolina parents. Ask a question, share advice, learn from and grow with other parents around the state.
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We believe you deserve to be acknowledged and celebrated on your parenting journey. Check out our video library of parents encouraging other parents just like you.
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Join the conversation today! Have a burning parenting question you want our team to help answer or a tip or piece of advice you’d like to share with your fellow parents? Want to share your parenting journey with the SC Parents community? This is the place!
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We field tons of questions from parents just like you. Drop your question here and our staff will try to help you find an answer.
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Have a great parenting hack? Learned some lessons the hard way? Share that knowledge or advice with other parents. It takes a village after all.
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Parenting is hard and rewarding! We love hearing from “real life” parents out in the trenches. If you have a story to share, here’s where you can do that.
Advice From The SC Parents Community
A Parent’s Guide to Tax-Free Weekend in South Carolina
It’s almost time to celebrate Tax Free Weekend in South Carolina from Aug. 7 to Aug. 9, 2026. The annual 72-hour event allows shoppers to purchase eligible items exempt from the state's 6% sales tax and any applicable local taxes in-store and online. Whether you’re...
7 Keys to Keeping You and Your Kids Safe While Driving
Today's world is full of distractions, and most parents are carrying heavy loads every day. This can make driving dangerous. Motor vehicle crashes remain one of the leading...
Is My Child Overcommitted?
Many parents have expressed to me that they're concerned their kids are signed up for so many things—sports, music, dance, debate—the list can go on. It can feel like you're...
The Kid-Building Power of Summer Camp
I love sleep-away summer camp. I loved it as a kid, and I have loved it for my kids. There is something magical about being outdoors with a tribe of kids, led by a tribe of...
Become a Contributor
If you are interested in becoming one of our volunteer parent contributors, please apply here! We are looking for parents who are willing to answer questions and share what they have learned and how they have grown through their parenting journeys. We welcome all those who share our values, have something to say and want to build community for parents.
Parent Partnership in South Carolina
We build better systems and support for parents when parents are part of decision making. Parent input is critical to ensuring we are meeting the needs of families across our state. Be a part of South Carolina’s parent partnership program.