Aaah, summer. It’s so great, because you can relax more in the mornings without everyone racing out the door to school. But it’s also kind of awful, because you have to fill a LOT of time during the day....
One of the most daunting aspects of parenting is acquiring a good education for your child. And in today's world, this often begins with preschool. Although starting your child this early is not required, many parents opt to go...
Listen, we've all be there. You realize you need a last-minute gift for a neighbor, hairstylist, or mail carrier. Maybe you're on the hunt for a quality stocking stuffer that won't break the bank, or you totally forgot that...
As a mom of three children, I have found an increasing need for things to keep my youngest busy. I’ve tried (to no avail) to find enough time in the day to do everything I need to do with...
I have had at least one toddler at my house for the past five years. Five years! That's a lot!
Toddlerhood is the age comprised between one and three years old. And while I love all the wittiness, the innocence,...
My husband always scolds me when I tell whoever compliments my outfit, shoes, purse, whatever, that I got the item at Target on the clearance rack. He thinks it is very strange that I don't just say, "Thanks," but instead...
Are you pregnant? Or did you have a baby in the past month? Then this paid study may be for you!
The University of South Carolina Department of Exercise Science is conducting a study to examine how body weight, body fat, and...
We can all agree there is a lot of stress, emotions, and frustrations surrounding this COVID-19 virus and quarantine. The loss of jobs, distance learning, working from home while trying to parent small children; it all seems impossible at times.
However...
For many parents, the playground is a happy place -- running, jumping, playing, laughter -- but for a select few, it is a stark reminder of what could have been, what should have been…
Seven years ago, my journey into...
Recently I've been reflecting on the past two years raising my daughter and I've come to a conclusion: this motherhood thing is not easy. Especially, if you are like me and are a little older (I gave birth to...
When I became pregnant there were a lot of unknowns, but I always had the goal of breastfeeding. At first, my goal was to breastfeed for six months. Then my goal became one year, and now we have almost...
Life with a newborn has made me painfully aware of how much my two year old has grown. Not just socially and emotionally, but physically too. Long gone are the days where he could be contained by pack-n-plays and...
A few weeks ago, my silly, sweet, and rambunctious five-year-old started kindergarten. She was looking forward to it for a long time. Her new school is in our neighborhood and right next to our favorite park, so she was...
Some days I did not think I would survive my child maturing.
Now, though, looking back on it, my teenager who will soon be heading off to college has not turned out so bad. Even though our Caroline does well in...
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Columbia Family Events | May
May in Columbia is full of fun – from puppet shows, outdoor play, storytimes, art activities, and more! Get out your calendars and make...
