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 first day. I wrote a...
My friend Stephanie De Puy is an incredible early childhood educator. Preschoolers are absolutely obsessed with her because she is fun, has the best ideas, and most of all, seems to really trust these little people to explore and...
If your family is anything like mine, December was an abundant month. There was no shortage of fun, friends, family, food, or... PRESENTS. But with the holidays now behind us, we've settled back into our normal routines, with normal...
Don't Stress: Kindergarten Should be Fun!
Are you considering kindergarten options for your child? If so, you probably have a ton of questions. At Mason Prep, we have spoken with many kindergarten parents over the years, and their questions mainly...
I know y’all have read the post about only having eighteen summers with your babies. It appears on social media platforms on repeat at the start of each summer season and brings me to tears each time. But why...
It happened, of course. The weekend before my son's very first school photos at preschool found us outside waving goodbye to our friends who had just visited us from out of state. My bubbly, intense four-year-old boy was stomping...
Without a doubt, my son’s nursery is the most peaceful room in our home, which is a modest two-bedroom apartment. It’s not just where my 18-month-old sleeps, and often my dog, and sometimes even me, but it is also...
While sitting in my son’s Pre-k school parking lot after dropping him off on his first day (no, I haven’t left yet), I am struck with so many emotions. Pride of seeing my two-year-old walk in with zero fear...
“One of the most important things that parents can do is listen to their children.”
When it comes to your child’s mental health, “listen,” says Roper St. Francis Healthcare’s Dr. Maggie Wilkes.
In an age of increased social media use, decreased...
As parents, we all want to instill the love of reading in our children. I’ve never spoken to a mom who says “Nah, I don’t really care if my child likes reading.” That’s because reading is an essential life...
Your Guide To Charleston
Things to Do in Charleston With Kids (May 2024)
Welcome to May! Here's a look at all of the fun things to do with kids in Charleston this month!
Here are some other guides...
