Swing into spring

Children's play sets can provide fun, but also can be dangerous

Spring has sprung and it's time to urge those little ones outside. And what better way to do that than with a swing and a slide? Read More

'Toy Story' movies make Blu-ray DVD debut as combo pack

On Tuesday, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment presents the high-definition debuts of the Disney-Pixar original animated classics "Toy Story" and "Toy Story 2." Read More

Workshop to help new researchers

Has your appetite for genealogy been whetted by television shows lately? If so, you are hardly alone. Two television shows have inspired a lot of people, many who have never researched their family histories, to start thinking about doing so. Read More

Infant deaths prompt consumer warning

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recently issued an advisory for parents and caregivers to be cautious when using infant slings for babies younger than 4 months old. Read More

Cole Bros. Circus coming to Exchange Park in Ladson

The 2010 Edition of the Cole Bros. Circus will be in town this weekend. The Circus of the Stars, the 126th edition of the circus, will be at the Exchange Park in Ladson. Read More

Parents’ guide to new movie releases

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Actor to host Nick's award show

Movie and television star Kevin James ("Paul Blart: Mall Cop," "The King of Queens") will host Nicke-lodeon's 23rd annual Kids' Choice Awards, airing live from UCLA's Pauley Pavilion at 8 p.m. Saturday. Read More

Local guide full of fun activities

Our family has experienced some memorably disastrous local outings. One of those trips began when my brother ran over my husband's new camera -- with his car. The day went downhill from there. There may not be any guide book that could have saved us from ourselves, but I'm sure we would have benefited from "Go Local Charleston!" Read More

Stir summer camp excitement

It's never too early to start researching summer day camps for your kids. Winter and early spring are the best seasons to start planning. Read More

Stepkids still remain family

I've been dating a man for a little more than a month. His second marriage was the result of his getting the girl he was seeing pregnant. It lasted five very turbulent years. Their child is now 6. The ex also has three older children by another man. Read More

Keep it clean: Avoid 5-second rule

Oops. If your family has lived, or at least survived, by the 5-second rule, researchers at San Diego State University say you may be living on borrowed time. Read More

Parents’ guide to new movie releases

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Great expectations

Pregnant Upper School head asks school committee to plan prom before due date

During the planning process, several factors go into scheduling a high school prom. Read More

Free day at parks

Following a year of record attendance, the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission wants to say "thank you" to area residents by offering Customer Appreciation Day. Read More

St. Patrick's Day books lucky finds

My new favorite book for St. Patrick's Day is "Finn McCool and the Great Fish" by Eve Bunting. Read More