Having positive relationships with friends, co-workers and neighbors can help reduce the stress and isolation parents can experience. But while the importance of a support system is well understood, building new connections as a parent can feel scary.
All young children need good mental health so they can learn to express and regulate their emotions and explore their environment. Early childhood mental health is defined as healthy social and emotional development. Safe, secure, and nurturing relationships increase these skills.
Hiring a babysitter for the first time, or when your regular sitter is unavailable, can be overwhelming. Breaking down the job into manageable steps helps.
If you see your child bite another child, or your child care provider tells you about a biting incident, the most important thing parents need to know is that biting is a normal childhood behavior.
Every family needs a little help sometimes. In South Carolina, there are many supportive programs to help your family through the tough times. Learn more from our special blog contributor, Children’s Trust of South Carolina.