Perspectives in Parenting

"Nana, Gran, Mimi, Grandpa, Chief" - the grandparent names are endless. Whatever they are called, there are no such people quite like grandparents. Grandparents’ Day this year falls on Sunday, September 13. It always falls on the first Sunday after...

Planting seeds for a rainbow colored world In our household, my husband and I try to not avoid controversial topics of conversation with our kids. We subscribe to The Post & Courier, and my husband reads the Opinion section religiously. Our...

I vaguely remember being the age of my youngest daughter who is now 7. I do however, remember when I started my very first day of high school. The 4 years that followed that day are etched in my...

The time is here, the time for my first born baby to start his school journey. This milestone has been greatly anticipated by both of us with lots of excitement, anxiety, joy and holding back tears. He now won't...

Taking pictures of your children on the first day of school is a great way to commemorate such a special occasion. We've created these FREE printables to help you document the big day! Click on the FREE links below! Be sure to...

We are thrilled to introduce our readers and community to the EIGHT new mamas who have joined the Charleston Moms Blog team! Each of these women have something unique to offer and we can't wait to read what they have...

Several times throughout my pregnancy, those from older generations made comments to me about how much pregnancy and child rearing has changed since they did it. Pregnant women having to avoid soft cheeses, cold cuts, and small amounts of...

It takes a village to raise a child. How many times have you heard that phrase? It wasn’t until I became a mom that I truly understood the meaning of those words. Your village, your people. The person you...

A few weeks ago, on a Tuesday afternoon, my husband came home from work earlier than usual. I had a few errands I had planned on running with my toddler in tow and as we were getting ready to...

  I have been a teacher for the past nine years, and I recently made the decision to stay home with my new daughter instead of returning to school in the fall. In the weeks that led up to contract renewal...