March 26, 2024 | Child Development
One Mom’s Journey with a Late Talker
Alexis Dow is mom to Riley, a beautiful and bouncy almost three-year-old. Riley is a late talker and has started to find her voice through sign…
Health and Mental Health Information for Parents in South Carolina
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March 23, 2024 | Mental health and health
Need Help Handling Your Child’s Feelings? Try these Tips.
Children need nurturing and supportive relationships with parents and caregivers to help them know how to regulate their emotions and handle their…
December 10, 2023 | Mental health and health
13 Simple Ways to Be a Resilient Parent
Resilience is one of the most important aspects of parenting. It is the ability to cope with big and small stressors, and to grow from the…
Programs To Level Up Your Parenting
Triple P (Positive Parenting Program)
Triple P offers parents simple, practical strategies to build strong relationships with their children and help parents effectively manage their children’s behavior. Explore Triple P, Triple P Online, Triple P Teen and Triple P Espanol.
Family Resource Centers
Family resource centers are community-based places where families can go for help such as parenting classes, job training, mental health, family counseling, child care, job training and more.
Even More Help
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
24/7, free, confidential hotline for pregnant and new moms in English and Spanish
1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)
Hope Connects SC Kids
A youth online screener that a parent can take on behalf of their child or can be taken by the youth with the parent present. This safe and convenient service features an anonymous questionnaire and connects you with a caring professional who can help you access mental and behavioral health services.
HealthyChildren.org
The American Academy of Pediatrics’ healthychildren.org has information on many topics related to family health and mental health.
Family Connections
Families Connections offers support for kids and adults with disabilities and special healthcare needs.
Healthy Connections Medicaid
Health coverage for eligible residents of South Carolina. Families can view eligibility requirements, review required documents, and submit applications here.
Continuum of Care
A South Carolina state program that serves children with serious emotional or behavioral health diagnoses whose families need help keeping them in their home, school or community
Parents Helping Parents
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.