Feb 6, 2024
How to Make Friends as a Parent and Build a Support System for Your FamilyHaving 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.
Feb 6, 2024
How can parents support their child’s mental health?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.
Dec 5, 2023
What are tips to help me hire a babysitter?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.
Nov 21, 2023
What can you do when your child bites someone?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.
Oct 17, 2023
Find the Financial Support Your Family Needs in South CarolinaEvery 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.
Oct 3, 2023
Does your child care program provide a safe environment for your child?When choosing a child care program, there are many things to consider. But for most parents, one of the top things on a potential provider checklist is to ensure your child will be in a safe environment. A safe environment can include many factors that affect your child's safety and security while being cared for somewhere outside of the home.
