Topics & Information for Parents in South Carolina
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From temperamental toddlers to navigating the teen years, you can find trusted advice and help below.
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Child Care & Education
Knowledge is power! Get help to navigate your kid's child care and school.
- Finding quality child care
- After-school care and activities
- Helping your kids with their homework
- Summer programs
- How to choose a school
Child Development
Understand how your children grow and develop, and how you can help them along the way.
- Bonding with your kids
- Helping your kids handle hard things
- Tracking your child’s growth and development
- Surviving adolescence and navigating the teen years
- Understanding developmental challenges
Community
Every family needs a village. Explore how to build yours.
- Volunteering
- Making friends as an adult
- Being a parent advocate
- Faith resources
- Libraries and other community centers
- Building your village
Finances & Employment
Find education and resources to help your family survive and even thrive financially.
- Medicaid, WIC, SNAP and more
- Managing your monthly expenses
- Financial literacy
- Growing your income
- Finding a job
Food & Nutrition
Eating healthy helps your family to thrive.
- Healthy, fast and easy meals
- School lunch solutions
- Breastfeeding and baby food
- Nutrition ideas for every age
- Food allergies
Health & Mental Health
Build a healthy and strong family – body, brain and heart.
- Understanding trauma
- Stress and resiliency
- Bullying
- Screens, social media and your child’s health
- Building your child’s team for health and wellness
Housing & Goods
Create a safe, secure and supportive home for your family.
- Finding a place to live
- Housing assistance programs
- Affording a home
- Maintenance, management and organization
Legal
Understand your rights, roles and responsibilities as a parent.
- Guardian ad litem
- Leaving your kids home alone
- Divorce and custody
- Birth certificates and social security numbers
- Kids in trouble
Parenting
Level up your skills and knowledge to be a confident and resilient parent.
- Positive discipline
- Bouncing back from the tough stuff
- Boundaries with family members
- Navigating changes and transitions
- Healthy conversations
- Disabilities
Safety
Keep your kids safe at home and on the go.
- Home, car and crib safety
- Online safety
- Preparing for emergencies
- Body safety (safe and unsafe touching)
- Recognizing the signs of child abuse
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