When kids hear the word “summer,” they immediately think, “No school!” Days are filled with outdoor adventures, relaxing vacations, and no homework. But just because kids aren’t in school doesn’t mean they should stop learning. Here are a few...
We are THRILLED to partner with the Columbia Children's Theatre again to bring you a very special, family-friendly, holiday-themed opening night event for the production of Jingle Arrgh the Way!
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In a world that is quickly losing the art of manners, it is important to teach your children how to handle themselves in all social situations, especially when it comes to cell phone etiquette and communication.
When I was growing...
I remember the middle school years like they were yesterday. The cool, caustic burn of a Clearasil wipe straight from the little plastic tub. The thrill of an encouraging word from a favorite teacher at the top of a...
Our oldest started kindergarten this year. That meant a whole lot of new big things, school, routine, and friends, just to name a few. Because both my husband and I work 40+ hours a week out of the home,...
You know all the baby and child-friendly places in the Midlands, but your child is too old for that stuff now. You need a new place, a new activity, a new family strategy. We've got a dozen ideas for you. So...
I know I am not the only mom who felt the blow from the Governor a little more than I thought I would.
Schools closed for the rest of the year.
Boom.
I suppose I had a tiny glimmer of hope that...
I'm a mom of three kids - a 13 year old boy, an 11 year old girl, and another boy, age 10. When they were younger and talked about dating, I jokingly said, "You can date when you can...
February is here and we all know what that means. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. While most moms look forward to this day as a way to love on their precious little ones, some of us dread...
Many people believe that a teacher's job is easy. Some may think that a teacher's day looks a little bit like this...
Get to work at 8 a.m.; have fun with children all day - reading, doing some math, talking...
I have three boys. They range from ages 4 1/2 to 18 months. My house is littered with blocks, trucks, trains, cars, and dolls.
Dolls? Not dolls in the traditional baby doll sense, but action figures that my boys (namely...
On a scorching hot Tuesday last July, my kids and I decided to head out of town and take a day trip to Richardson's Lake Water Park and Outdoor Recreation Area. We had a blast! Located in Warrenville right near Aiken,...
With birthday parties approaching in our family, I've been paying special attention to ideas for party locations, themes, recipes, and ways to decrease the horde of gifts about to rain down on my home. Hey, I get it. There...
One of the things my husband and I discussed as our son turned 15 this year, was whether to get him started on learning how to drive. We realize that driving is very complex and carries the consequence of...
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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...
