The NFL matchups in Week 3 don’t appear to be quite as exciting as usual, but there are still several worth monitoring for us fantasy football enthusiasts.
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Compass Collegiate Academy is on a mission to demonstrate that a school can be much more than a place where students learn how to read, write and master the basic principles of math.
School is back in session. Fall sports and social events are on the horizon. Perhaps your kids had a short break from some of their friends over the summer, but now that break is over. They’ll be back in full swing with social interactions and relationships. For parents, that might be a tad …
Find the best stores in the Charleston area that have fashion-forward as well as age-appropriate clothes for teens and tweens.
Former NFL tight end Greg Olsen and his family charity, The HEARTest Yard, donated $300,000 to the Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital at Medical University of South Carolina from a charity golf event in June on Kiawah Island. Olsen's son T.J. was born with a serious congenital heart defect and underwent three open-heart surgeries before getting a heart transplant last year. It is the first outreach for the charity outside its home base in Charlotte.
With the first day of school just around the corner, children across the Lowcountry are battling back-to-school jitters. Here is some advice about how parents and kids can overcome their nerves and have a great first day.
As kids across the state prepare to return to school, health officials and local physicians are urging parents to get their kids up to date on routine vaccinations. This includes the COVID-19 vaccine.
Sending your child off to college is stressful enough without having to think about all the stuff they need. But the sooner you face the reality that your son or daughter will be living on their own on a college campus, the better, because they will certainly be in need of quite a bit of stu…
Birds can serve as a gateway to inspire a lifelong love for the natural world in children and adults. Since the Lowcountry home to many different species, this is a great place to go birding as a family and instill an interest in these feathered friends.
After much anticipation, “Hamilton” finally came to the North Charleston Performing Arts Center as the first of this season’s “Best of Broadway” performances. The venue will also feature “Annie,” “Dear Evan Hansen,” “Aladdin,” “Jesus Christ Superstar” and “The Book of Mormon” in the coming months.
With direct flights daily from Charleston to Denver, families can be transported from the humidity of the Lowcountry to the cool Colorado air in the span of three hours. Discover what to do for the day with families in Denver.
In the dog days of summer, your child's 7:30 p.m. bedtime is likely a distant memory. You may have tried to draw the blackout curtains, blast the white noise machine, spritz a little lavender on the pillow and tuck them in tight, but your squirmy, giggly, full-of-life child will not be foole…
A one-day itinerary with the best things to see and do with a toddler in Charleston and Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.
Find three fun ways for the whole family to embrace Shark Week 2022 in the Charleston area.
We all know that babysitting is a great job for teenagers. Many of my fellow moms even started out as babysitters when they were younger, and today those parents are in need of good babysitters.
The organization provides educational art, dance and music therapy to kids in the community, focusing on low-income schools. The Pour House program has been going on for 10 years now.
I hesitate writing this because I don’t think teenagers need makeup at all, but I also am not naïve enough to think that they won’t eventually want to wear it. And really, there isn’t anything wrong with a little makeup. The whole “less is more” mentality applies here. Introducing your teen …
The Lowcountry Parent Royal Ball is set for Friday, July 29. Kids and parents can expect an enchanted evening filled with music, food, dancing and activities with a regal theme.
With National Picnic Month in July, consider packing a basket and heading outside with the kids. Of course, with the hot, humid weather you’ll need to seek out a shady spot near water, and fortunately there are many wonderful destinations for dining al fresco in the Lowcountry.
At the Charleston Municipal Golf Course on James Island, a new youth caddie program is creating summer work opportunities for local students in hopes they can earn college scholarships.
For the first time in the state, anglers can take part in the South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF) Plishing Challege.
The road to success comes with lots of bumps and wrong turns. The same is true for your teen when learning to drive. Since many parents are using the more laid back summer months to teach their teenagers this vital necessity, we wanted to share some tips to help you and your child navigate t…
Does your family like to eat? What about breathing clean air? You have pollinators to thank for the fruits, vegetables and nuts you eat to fuel your life, and for contributing to the clean air that you breathe. That's why it's important to recognize Pollinator Week - a time to raise awarenes…
Sunday, June 19, 2022, marks the second year that the holiday known as Juneteenth is celebrated nationwide. President Joe Biden made the federal holiday official when he signed the Juneteenth National Independence Act into law on June 17, 2021.
The stereotypical uninvolved father who goes to work and comes home to dinner on the table and an evening of TV in the La-Z-Boy is becoming a relic of the past. While mothers still do the larger portion of household work and childcare, research shows that dads are contributing to both more t…
The modern day way to keep the family from driving each other crazy in the car involves giving everyone their own digital device and headphones. But for those craving a more old school style of road trip that makes the time in the car a memorable bonding experience, try these fun games and a…
Living in the Lowcountry, close to the magnificent Atlantic Ocean, requires a certain amount of responsibility.
Tips and information to help Lowcountry families be prepared for all emergencies or natural disasters.
Half of all marriages end in divorce, and many of those marriages involve children. Parenting through separation and divorce can be challenging, and children often suffer when their parents are in the process of splitting up.
One of Charleston’s most beloved festivals, Piccolo Spoleto is back again with plenty of opportunities for parents to enjoy the arts along with their little ones.
Summer camps are filling up fast! Whether you are new to the area and missed registrations, or just let the opportunity pass by with all the chaos of the end of the school year, several area churches still have availability for their Vacation Bible School programs.
After a two-year hiatus, movie theaters are back and ready to offer families discounted tickets with the return of summer movie series.
Find local horseback riding instructors, farms and equestrian centers to either get you started on your riding journey or get you acquainted with new horse-loving friends.
What our kids consume is everything. Especially in an age where snacks and sugar are so prevalent, providing healthy groceries is an important part of our job as parents. Beyond traditional grocery stores or big-box stores, shopping at farmers markets allows for fresh food from local sources.
Being told to “Clean your room!” can trigger feelings of frustration, overwhelm and disdain in the best of us. In honor of #NationalCleanYourRoomDay, here are a few pro tips to encourage kids of all ages to clean their room, not just today but every day!
What do moms want most on Mother's Day? Giving her alone time, or time with just her family or a night out with her girlfriends is the kind of priceless gift that moms value. Find out the best places in Charleston for these and other mom-approved gift ideas.
With Mother’s Day just days away, here is a little list of local Lowcountry events that go beyond the usual flowers and chocolates and are bound to please any of the moms in your life.
Tips and strategies to help parents determine if their child is old enough to stay home alone.
Celebrate Earth Day with your children by participating in local litter cleanups.
For Earth Day 2022, tips for Lowcountry families to be more eco-friendly and protect the environment.
With the “holidaze” soon approaching, your pre-teens and teens have likely been made aware, whether they mention it to you or not, that there is something special about the number 420 and the date April 20.
There is a saying that if you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve met one person with autism. This is because autism presents differently in all people and should not be stereotyped.
An overview of the meaning and traditions behind the Jewish holiday of Passover.
Discover 10 shows that are entertaining for the whole family to watch together.
In recognition of National Siblings Day, addressing sibling conflict and how to support strong relationships within families.
If you find yourself picking up a prescription for one of your parents on the way to Little League practice, you are a member of the sandwich generation. Mothers and fathers caring for both their young children and their aging parents often find themselves stuck in the middle of constant caregiving. Unfortunately, the caregiving they are extending does not apply to themselves.
Early signs, early intervention and why having a village is especially important for families raising autistic children.
Spring has arrived in the Lowcountry, and now is the perfect time to get the kids outdoors to explore and discover a love for nature.
Charleston-area mom, Crystal Polk, is featured in a forthcoming documentary that sheds light on the challenges facing parent caregivers of disabled, chronically ill and/or medically complex children and adults.
Tips and strategies from Charleston-area experts for communicating with children about ongoing international crisis.
