Amanda Gibson
Amanda is from upstate New York, married her Tennessee guy in 2011, and moved to Charleston the next day. They adopted two toddler boys from South Korea in 2017 and 2019. She loves to share her heart about adoption, and humor lent by beginning motherhood with her toddler who spoke another language. Amanda has a social work degree and a background in non-profit work. She enjoys her awkward floppy hound, assertive cuddly cat, and constantly sings (commonly incorrect lyrics) throughout the day. She is always up for creating, helping out at her boys' schools, and occasionally dancing, playing the drums, and singing out in the community!
Adoption & Foster Care: What Is a Home Study?
It doesn't matter how many times a social worker has visited our house for a home study or post-placement services. Every single time I'd find myself wiping down baseboards, cleaning the backsplash in the...
Befriending Another Kid With Disability
My preschooler noticed a girl his age wearing pull-ups and asked me in the car later, "Is she a baby?"
I explained, "No, she's not a baby, she's a big kid like you. Some people...
Bert’s Big [DISNEY] Adventure! Now Accepting Nominations
Bert’s Big Adventure is now accepting applications and nominations from the Charleston area for children and their families to join the magic on their 2023 trip!
Bert’s Big Adventure provides a magical, all-expenses-paid, five-day...
Charleston Moms EATS: Page’s Okra Grill
Welcome to Charleston Moms EATS! Here we highlight the goodness that is local food in the Lowcountry. It might be a particular dish, a unique drink, or a restaurant that needs to be on...
The Morning After Another School Tragedy
The morning after...
After another terrible news reality hits another school, a different town, a different state altogether . . . I can't hide behind a feeling that it won't happen to us. It's...
9 Things NOT to Say to Families Through Adoption
The topic of adoption tends to open the door for some comments and questions that may be well-meaning and innocent, but can feel really disrespectful to the receiver. I try my best in these...
Bedtime Boundaries & Advice from Grandma
We've always had a strict rule in our house: after bedtime is "grown-up time." Our kids cannot leave their rooms (unless vomiting or bleeding) or come sleep in our bed with us. After we...
Big Enough for Kindergarten, but Not Too Big…
My first child started kindergarten a few years ago. Although he was ready, it ripped my heart a bit.
I, like many other moms, felt nauseated like my whole stomach was in knots before the...
Charleston Moms CARE: Future Ready Education Initiative
Giving back to our community is so important and we are excited to present Charleston Moms CARE, a series where we are highlighting different non-profits around the Lowcountry. We’ll tell you more about the...
The Soundtrack of Home: What Do Our Loved Ones Hear?
I like to play music at my house, usually something that either motivates me or calms me. I've learned that what I hear in my day-to-day affects my mood, and therefore, my productivity level....