Get Ready for Kindergarten
What makes a child ready to learn?
Learn MoreReady for kindergarten is more than being the right age by the right date. Years of study have shown that when children enter kindergarten with certain abilities, they are better ready to learn. Starting off well in kindergarten helps children be more successful through their years in school.
Parenting & Family Support
Raising a reader: 5 ways to engage young children with books
Learn MoreParents are told all the time that helping children read is one of the most important things they can do for their child’s education. But how does a new parent with a baby or a parent with a toddler who won’t sit still use this advice?
Food & Nutrition
Affording food: Where to go when your family needs help
Learn MoreBeing able to provide enough healthy food for children is a concern for many families, so if you’re struggling to put food on your family’s table, you’re not alone.
Preschool
SC Child Care Scholarships: Helping parents afford quality care
Learn MoreMany parents with young children face a tough choice. A job or more education can bring in more money to the household. But to go to work, classes, or job training means paying for child care, an extra expense that may be hard to afford.
Special Needs & Early Intervention
Child Development Screening: What to expect and how it can help
Learn MoreWhile every child develops at their own pace, a parent will often recognize when their child needs extra help, if they know how to look. See how answering some key questions can guide parents, teachers and health care providers to understand and meet a child’s unique needs.
Special Needs & Early Intervention
Water Safety: Protecting babies and young children summer and year-round
Learn MoreTeaching young children water safety can help make water play more enjoyable for all.
Health & Safety
Choosing and using car seats: Creating a safer ride for children of every age
Learn MoreUsing car seats has dramatically reduced harm to children involved in crashes. Many parents—especially new ones—have questions about how to choose the right car seat and what type of seat to use as children grow.
Preschool
Choosing a child care provider: 5 things to check out
Learn MoreThe right child care fit for your family may depend on a lot of factors, including the age and needs of the child, what’s available in your area, and the type of care you feel most comfortable with.
Food & Nutrition
From pyramid to plate: A simpler approach to healthy eating
Learn MoreA lot of us grew up with the food pyramid. Its wide base represented the foods we should eat in the largest amounts. The pointed top showed foods we should eat less of.
