For many moms with postpardum mood disorders, the scariest part is admitting you're not OKSurrina Hayes says the support group offered by local nonprofit Postpartum Support Charleston saved her life. Her marriage is back on track and she’s a much happier mom to her baby son and two 13-year-old daughters. Seeing other women who were going … Aug 30 18August 30, 2018Article at Lowcountry Parent
Practical tips for life successABOUT THE SERIES: Our three part series focuses on how to raise a happy, healthy adult by diving deep into how to prepare a child for a career, teach emotional life skills and practical life tips for success. Parenting can be overwhelming and we all … May 16 18May 16, 2018Article at Lowcountry Parent
For parents, raising stable adults is a combination of teaching and letting goWhen LeAnn Gardner’s 6-year-old son Ellis heard about a recent school shooting, he had a lot of questions. Her initial reaction was to avoid talking about such a scary situation with her kindergartner. Parents’ natural inclination is to protect their … Apr 25 18April 25, 2018Article at Lowcountry Parent
Resources for parentsParents can read up on reports prepared by the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce that outline what jobs are in demand and the specific skills a student will need to succeed in the workplace: Charleston County School District Career & Technology … Apr 03 18April 03, 2018Article at Lowcountry Parent
How parents can prepare their children for career successTake advantage of community events like Charleston STEM Festival each February and First Day Festival in August to introduce your child to career opportunities. Encourage computer science classes. Even if your child isn’t interested in pursuing a … Apr 03 18April 03, 2018Article at Lowcountry Parent
Coping with family change: Navigating separation, divorce takes patience and communicationWhen Kristen Whitehead separated from her husband, her son was 2 and her daughter was 5. They were too young for all the details, but the one thing Whitehead made sure to reinforce was that their mom and dad loved them, and the separation had nothing … Jan 31 18January 31, 2018Article at Lowcountry Parent
Parenting in a technology-driven worldEast Cooper moms Layne Kipp and Jennifer Bilbro have joined forces to help parents tackle an issue that has permeated family life: technology. Thanks to their backgrounds in digital marketing and technology, fellow parents were constantly asking Kipp … Nov 29 17November 29, 2017Article at Lowcountry Parent
Effective discipline may require a mind shift for parentsAs a parent, do you feel as if you’re constantly asking your child to do the same tasks over and over? Is bedtime a battle of wills you can’t seem to win? Or do you create elaborate chore charts and star systems you abandon after two weeks because … Oct 25 17October 25, 2017Article at Lowcountry Parent
Birth plans help prepare moms for childbirthIn the weeks leading up to the birth of her first child, Stephanie Zapiecki of James Island and her doula had a conversation about Zapiecki’s goals for her ideal labor and delivery experience. With an Aug. 26 due date, Zapiecki was planning for a … Aug 30 17August 30, 2017Article at Lowcountry Parent
Parents, no need to lose your head over liceWhen Jennifer Bilbro’s two kids got head lice for the first time, she definitely was grossed out. Now, with at least five instances of head lice under her belt, she shrugs it off. It’s an annoyance and an expense, Bilbro said, but certainly not that … Jul 27 17July 27, 2017Article at Lowcountry Parent
A little preparation goes a long way to staying safe in a disasterElizabeth Burwell and her family gained a newfound respect for the force that is Mother Nature after a tornado swept over their Johns Island home in September 2015. It was a Thursday and raining hard as Burwell and her husband headed out for a date … May 25 17May 25, 2017Article at Lowcountry Parent
Cracking the code: Despite learning challenges, parents aim to set kids up for successTom Wilson knew his son Trey was bright and intelligent. But when Trey's Montessori preschool teacher began working with the class on the ABCs, she noticed Trey was demonstrating signs of a learning disorder. Ultimately, the Wilsons had their son … Aug 30 16August 30, 2016Article at Lowcountry Parent
Turning 10As high school students head back to the classroom, they will be adjusting to a new grading scale that aims to put South Carolina students on a level playing field with students around the country as they compete for academic and athletic honors. In … Jul 26 16July 26, 2016Article at Lowcountry Parent
Best birthday behaviorBasic etiquette rules apply to kids’ birthday parties whether it’s responding to an RSVP in a timely fashion or helping your child write thank-you notes. Cindy Grosso, founder of the Charleston School of Protocol and Etiquette, offers the following … Jun 28 16June 28, 2016Article at Lowcountry Parent
'Dance Moms' alum focuses on fans, new opportunities in 2016Chloe Lukasiak has a busy schedule for a 14 year old. The teenage dance star travels between her hometown of Pittsburgh and Los Angeles while practicing her dance, acting in a new movie, keeping up with her school work and filming videos for her … Jan 27 16January 27, 2016Article at Lowcountry Parent
Model behaviorFor years, schools have taught children to be kind, respectful and well behaved. In modern times, the terminology has changed from “character education” to “social emotional learning” complete with a full curriculum that goes a step beyond good … Dec 22 15December 22, 2015Article at Lowcountry Parent
In the post-school years, life skills training is key for young adults with special needsJennifer Tissot has spent years working with special needs children and adults, and her conversations with parents always come back to one question: What happens to my child when I pass away? As the therapeutic recreation coordinator with the City of … Oct 29 15October 29, 2015Article at Lowcountry Parent
Navigating the school years takes extra planning for parents of children with special needsThousands of South Carolina families face the unique challenges and joys of raising a child with special needs. To share their stories and knowledge, we present the second installment of a three-part series on special-needs families. Each piece will … Sep 29 15September 29, 2015Article at Lowcountry Parent
Charles Webb Center director shares special needs journey with parentsThere’s a poem Darneyelle Washington shares with parents of children with special needs. Titled “Welcome to Holland,” it sums up in a few lines what it’s like to suddenly face life with a special needs child. The poem recounts the story of a person … Sep 28 15September 28, 2015Article at Lowcountry Parent
New expectations: Early intervention, building connections key for parents of special-needs babiesThousands of South Carolina families face the unique challenges and joys of raising a special needs child. To share their stories and knowledge, we present the first installment of a three-part series on special-needs families. Each piece will focus … Aug 26 15August 26, 2015Article at Lowcountry Parent
