Whether young people head to the polls on Nov. 3 depends, in large part, on how much their parents talked about the importance of voting and encouraged their young adults to exercise their vot…
Is your family coming upon that time of life – the time when your child begins to think about college and all they must do to prepare? It is a gauntlet that every family with a college-bound s…
Ashley Henyan is no stranger to natural disasters. Over the course of her career with the American Red Cross, she’s witnessed the aftermath of wildfires in Southern California and tornadoes in…
The onset can be subtle, an expectant mother may feel as if nothing is wrong. Symptoms can be as innocuous as a headache or a sensation akin to heartburn. But the condition can progress quickl…
There is no milestone in a mother’s life that is more important and memorable than that moment when her baby is placed on her chest and she’s able to finally look into his eyes, hear her voice…
This year has thrown families a lot of curveballs. And it’s a safe bet they’ll face additional challenges as school starts this month, parents continue to work at home and social distancing be…
As of the writing of this calendar, COVID-19 numbers have spiked, meaning that for the most part, virtual events are still the way to go. We’ve listed quite a few of them along with a few in-p…
If you're like me, you've had to cancel your summer vacation and it's still not clear when you'll feel safe enough to hit the road again. Travel insurance is something that you might not have …
Educators have long worried about the summer slide, a term which describes school children losing gains made during the school year over summer break. It’s particularly problematic for childre…
Love it or list it? It’s the premise (and name) of an HGTV show that pits an interior designer against a real estate agent in a battle for the hearts and minds of families whose home situation…
Parents today face uncharted territory when it comes to allowing their children to have a cellphone. They can’t draw on personal childhood experiences or even ask their own parents for advice.…
Now that “school's out,” parents like myself are left wondering what in the world are we to do with our children all summer long.
Five-year-old Isabella Lisher had initially wanted a birthday party celebrated on Sullivan’s Island. It was to be a get-together of all her classmates with rainbows, shells and a beach-themed …
We’re learning more and more about the coronavirus and how it’s spread. It’s become a new reality that few of us ever thought we would have to deal with in our everyday lives. You likely know …
Entering a new school, for any child, but especially for high schoolers, can bring about feelings of uncertainty.
In the age COVID-19, with the threat of disease all around us, I’ve wondered whether I should be more concerned about neighborhood pets.
For this month's Q&A with an expert, we're turning to Sue King, who holds an advanced graduate degree in social work and practices as a therapist in Charleston. Her specialty includes work…
When Nancy Lempesis was pregnant with her first child, she didn’t think twice about deciding to collect and store her baby’s umbilical cord blood. And when her son was born seven months ago, s…
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, pediatricians should still “prioritize in-person newborn care, newborn well visits and immunization of infants and young children through 24 months of age whenever possible.”
Enjoy our beaches and protect the environment at the same time. It's a great way to get the whole family involved.
There's lots going around town at the end of February.
One of the best parts about raising a family in the Lowcountry is that there’s never a shortage of fun things to do. Here’s what we have planned.
Whether your family enjoys sports, music or art, there’s something for everyone this weekend.
“I admire these kids so much. They have had such an incredible year, and to set that record was icing on the cake."
The mumps is on the rise in Charleston especially among College of Charleston students. In all, 70 students at the college have been diagnosed in addition to other cases at Summerville High Sc…
Mount Pleasant mom Jami Steedley has nine children in her blended family. One is in college, so that leaves eight kids ranging in age from 9 to 16 years old to get out of bed, dressed and on t…
They can seem like a vestige of a simpler time, remnants from a more genteel world that no longer exists. But in an era where adults are always staring at their phone, when kids always seem to…
To provide a quick refresher on car seats for parents, we spoke to Sherry Rector, co-owner of Honest 1 Auto Care, to talk about properly installing the seats.
When I first had my son, Keegan, I was wary about sharing photos of him online. In fact, I wouldn’t share any at all. I was told it was a slippery slope, difficult to stop once you got started…
We have so much gratitude for living in the Lowcountry, where fall is the most beautiful time of year. Here's what we have planned.
“I think it helps build up their confidence and their independence."
“It brings more of the magic to Christmas,” one local mom says. “I know that sounds cheesy, but it makes the whole season more magical.”
According to Bonnie Compton, a child and adolescent therapist, parent coach and author of "Mothering with Courage," it’s worth the effort.
What if we removed grade levels? What if students could be with their teachers for more than just one year? What if what students learned was based on their interests and passions?
More than 7 million women who have undergone some kind infertility treatment.
A special thanks to Maria Sampaio of casteloportraitart.com who shot this stunning fashion feature. We thought our readers might want to know a little bit more about her and her expertise.
When she was first notified that her youngest son might have head lice, Dr. Lisa Lopez went through his hair again and again only to find nothing. But when she checked later, the tiny parasite…
S. Novie Payne, a licensed clinical therapist with Acting Out Loud Therapy, doesn’t have the traditional counselor background. In fact, prior to opening Acting Out Loud Therapy in Mount Pleasa…
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You scour travel review sites to learn every little detail about the hotels, beaches and attractions. You scout out potential restaurants and nightspots, stay up-to-date on the weather, and gl…
Before 1963, when the first measles vaccine became available, nearly all kids got the measles. Each year, 48,000 people were hospitalized from it and between 400 and 500 died. The disease rava…
This month we're focused on how to keep your kids engaged over the summer so when they return to school they're ready to learn. These events can help.
They were too little to understand the words, grasp the pages or even gnaw on the cover. But that didn’t prevent Katie Kreutner from beginning to read to each of her children the day after the…
If you're looking to have a blast and do it on the cheap, we've got you covered.
The statewide organization, Afterschool Alliance, has found that afterschool programs in South Carolina, but also nationwide, keep kids safe, boost student success and help parents keep their …
Matt Hansen’s daughter competes as a high-level gymnast, having fallen in love with the sport after she first learned how to tumble. She skips birthday parties because she’d rather be at pract…
Zika became a hot topic a few years back when over 100,000 people contracted the virus in Colombia. In all, 20 babies were born with microcephaly, a birth defect that causes babies to be born …
It’s never too early to start volunteering with the kids and the need is ever present. While many families may think to give back over the holidays, volunteers are needed year round. We spoke …
Growing up, Ben Powell was always fascinated by the natural world around him. The easiest things to find and observe, he learned, were insects. They were ever-present, small and yet so complex…
Mom of two, Lindsay Sakran thinks that you can do just about anything if you put your nose to the grindstone and work hard. A project manager for Department of Defense who loves a good modern …
