September is Hunger Action Month, and according to No Kid Hungry, 1 in 5 children in the U.S. struggles with hunger.
I can't imagine what it feels like to be hungry and not have the means to feed myself. Several years...
In June of 2001 I flew from Charlotte, NC to Logan International Airport in Boston, Massachusetts by myself to visit my uncle who lived in Watertown, Massachusetts. I was 12 years old. I wasn't nervous at all. My parent's saw me...
When my son was born, I made a commitment to myself to try my best to breastfeed him for a year. In the beginning, it was easy (well, relatively speaking). We had a few latching issues, along with super...
Fashion was never my thing when I was growing up. I was one of those awkward kids in thick glasses, high water pants, and shirts that just didn't fit well. Through high school and college, I tried out different styles,...
Fall is approaching in Columbia, which means that even though it's still almost 90 degrees, we are digging out our boots, sweaters, all things pumpkin spice, and we couldn't be more excited about it. Personally, I love fall. It...
Welcome parents, children and adult. As a new resident of the Midlands 2 years ago, I was eager to get any sort of information on the area that made our transition easier. Where are the best parks, how to...
I am confident that most parents know that their 6, 12, or 15-year-old need to be in school. However, it is not always quite so clear as to why regular school attendance is so important.
Can't they just make up...
After the initial joy of finding out we will be parents, my husband and I sat down to start going over finances. We then began looking into my maternity leave options. Luckily, my employer allows me to take 6...
Whether you are the parent of a fairly healthy child, a medically complex child, or somewhere in between, navigating the rules of public schools with regards to medication and other medical needs can be sometimes a little frustrating. While...
I can't even tell you how many times I have looked down at my small brood and though to myself, "Huh. I should probably feed you guys something..."
We have to eat. It's just the way it is. And whether...
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My backyard has always been one of the favorite things about my house....
We are THRILLED to partner with the Columbia Children's Theatre to bring you a very special, family-friendly, red carpet event for the opening night of the wildly popular production of Click Clack Moo!
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If you are outfitting one child or several, it gets expensive. And when they’re little, they rapidly outgrow all...
I hate cooking. Let me get that out there in the open. Baking, yes. It is fun to bake bread, cake, pie, cupcakes ... but cooking, as in "meal preparation," is not my thing.
I have trouble thinking up meals, especially...
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