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October 2012 - January 2013

Fall is such a busy time! With the season change,

we get school back in session, extra-curricular

activities in full swing –and along with all of that,

we know that soon we will be preparing for the

holidays. It certainly isn’t surprising with all that

we have going on that we look for ways to make

life smoother, easier, more organized. Moms in

the Know is a resource to help guide you out of the mad circles and onto a more positive

parenting path.

Each quarterly issue of Moms in the Know has a focus: knowledge, health, home, and

recreation. In this issue we focus on knowledge—helping you, your children, and your

family learn and grow. We have some informative articles on how to help your children

succeed in school, and teaching your children the value of money.

Our emphasis on knowledge isn’t confined to just this issue. Moms in the Know is always

about sharing the knowledge. In addition to our articles, we hope to guide you to family

friendly businesses, and make you aware of all the great events in Charleston with our

Dates to Remember Calendar. We also provide you with time saving and helpful tips.

Please get in touch with us to tell us what you have learned, or what you need to know

about. You can call us at 843-573-4846 or email us at [email protected]. We

always have great information and contests on our Facebook page; come check us out,

and let us know what you’re thinking about in your busy life as a mom.

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Table of Contents

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Moms in the Know, llCEditor/Publisher: Tricia Barrett

Graphic Design: Elyse Witt Salamon

Moms in the Know® 1

Stay in the Know! Join Moms in the Know online

to get the latest information

on events, deals, sales & fun

in the lowcountry! Like us on

Facebook® for chances to win tickets to local

events, memberships & more!

one’s on the WayBaby Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Diapers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Ultrasound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Doctors, lawyers and SuchAttorneys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Dentists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3OB/GYNs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Pediatricians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Plastic Surgeons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Speech Language Pathologist . . . . . . . .8Therapist/Parenting Coach . . . . . . . . .8Urgent Care/Physicians . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Communities in Schools’ Formula for Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Home Sweet HomeNursery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Lice Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

not Just the Bear necessitiesBooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Children’s Clothes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

from Black Belts to TutusArt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Models and Talent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Parent and Child Classes . . . . . . . . . . 15Taekwondo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

out and AboutCommunity Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Community Offerings . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Small people Big Bucks . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Time Out! for MomsBaby Sitting/Nanny Services . . . . . . . . 30Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Home-Based Businesses . . . . . . . . . . . 32Moms’ Night Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Spas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

let The good Times rollParties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Homemade Holiday Gifts . . . . . . . . . 36

Moms Who Know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Dates to remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

One’s on the Way

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One’s on the WayB a B Y a C C E S S O R I E SBaby BloomersThe best basics for baby and child . . .nursery and children’s

furniture, gliders, bedding, art, rugs and lamps . They also

carry the best in gear and must-haves for baby . . . strollers,

car seats, diaper bags, clothing, toys and gifts . Baby Bloomers

carries all of the best brands, including Young America, Baby’s

Dream, Little Castle, Bugaboo, BOB, Baby Jogger, Kissy Kissy

and Finn + Emma . Gift wrap and registry available .

D I a P E R STeeny TurtleTeeny Turtle diaper service delivers fresh, clean, cloth diapers

to your doorstep every week . You will never have to worry

about washing or buying another diaper . They also sell top

brand cloth diapers and accessories, as well as Baltic Amber

teething necklaces, carriers, detergents and bottom creams .

Teeny Turtle also provides Diaper Parties, Consulting, and

Tutorials either in their store or your home . Visit their shop,

conveniently located in West Ashley on Hwy 17 across from

Krispy Kreme .

u L T R a S O u n DSmall Wonders ImagingExperience the magic of 3D/4D ultrasound . The unique bonding

experience provided by a 3D ultrasound is undeniable, but all

providers are not alike . Is your ultrasound provider registered?

Small Wonders Imaging IS . Their sonographers are registered

by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography

and have received formal training in fetal ultrasound . Don’t

just settle for a pretty picture . Insist on the reassurance only a

registered professional can provide . Choose SWI .

616 Coleman Blvd.

Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

843-856-9277

www.babybloomershome.com

1300 Savannah Hwy

Charleston, SC 29407

843-608-8823

[email protected]

www.teenyturtle.com

www.facebook.com/theteenyturtle

308 S. Pine St.

Summerville, SC 29483

843-832-1475

www.smallwondersimaging.com

Moms KnowCheck out commonsensemedia.org for movie

reviews and what is appropriate for your aged child.

Doctors, Lawyers and Sucha T T O R n E Y SDonnie gamache Attorney at lawDonnie Gamache is respected as a successful, confident, and

resourceful Family Law attorney . He understands family issues

are difficult and knows how much clients have at stake . Mr .

Gamache takes time to understand your case and utilizes a

range of alternatives for solving your divorce, custody, and

child support matters (please type “Donnie” in the subject line

of email for faster response) .

D E n T I S T SCosta and Williams Dental Health CareCome in and relax . Let Costa and Williams Dental Health

Care take care of you and your kids . Whether you are in need

of general dental care, cosmetic services, implants or even

treatment for TMJ disorder, your treatment will always be

customized to fit your individual needs and desires . And no…

you don’t pay extra for that . It’s just the way they think you

should be treated . Located in the Cross Creek Center, on James

Island (next to Nason Medical) .

100 South Main St Suite B

Summerville, SC

843-821-8280

843-697-4300 (after hours cell)

[email protected]

325 Folly Road, Suite 310


843-737-4437

www.costawilliams.com

Doctors, Lawyers and Such



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O B / G Y nSeason’s oB/gynWith over 27 years of experience, Seasons OB/GYN provides

the highest level of obstetrical and gynecological care through

their highly skilled health care professionals and state-of-the-

art technologies including the new Da Vinci Surgery . They are

devoted to providing compassionate women’s healthcare to

women in the North Charleston/Trident area .

P E D I a T R I C I a n SCoastal pediatricsAt Coastal Pediatric Associates, they believe it’s an honor and

privilege to care for your children! “They are our proudest

accomplishment .” Their family of medical providers strives

to deliver the highest level of compassionate and convenient

care . They understand that your time is precious, and

therefore offer extended hours in two locations to suit your

schedule . Visit www .coastalpediatricassociates .com to meet

our caregivers . West Ashley hours are Monday – Thursday 7am

to 9pm, Friday 7am to 5pm, and Saturday 9am to 2pm . Mount

Pleasant hours are Monday – Thursday 7am to 8pm and Friday

7am to 5pm . Open Sundays 1 to 4pm!

9279-a Medical Plaza Dr.

n. Charleston, SC 29406

843-569-2900

www.seasonsobgyn-sc.com

2051 Charlie Hall Blvd.


843-573-2535

843-573-2534 fax

1952 Long Grove Drive, Suite 202

Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

843-971-2992

843-971-2998 fax

www.coastalpediatricassociates.com



1952 Long Grove Drive, Suite 202Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 • 843.971.2992

2051 Charlie Hall BoulevardCharleston, SC 29414 • 843.573.2535

coastalpediatricassociates.com

Fighting Their Sniffles And SneezesOn Your Schedule

Open 7 Days a Week and After-Hours!

Leigh Arden Beck, MSN, APRN, CPNP

CPA Ad MITK Oct 2012 Full Pg.indd 1 8/20/12 2:15 PM

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P L a S T I C S u R G E O n SPlastic Surgery of the CarolinasDr . Ram Kalus is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in practice

for over twenty years, and founder of Plastic Surgery of the

Carolinas . He has served as past president and treasurer of the

South Carolina Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons,

and specializes in cosmetic surgery of the face, breast and

body, post pregnancy changes, as well as breast reconstruction,

facial skin cancer reconstruction, and pediatric plastic

surgery . He can be reached at 843-881-3881, or by visiting

PlasticSurgeryCarolina .com or email at

info@plasticsurgerycarolina .com .

Ram Kalus MD, FaCS, FaaP*

Plastic Surgery of the Carolinas

578 Lone Tree Drive

Suite 102


843-881-3881

www.PlasticSurgeryCarolina.com

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Services provided...

Are you confused and frustrated by your child’s behavior?

www.parentingpartners.info

Bonnie Compton, APRN, BCphone: 843-718-1551

Individual therapy for children & teens Play therapy Parent coaching in person/ via phone

Let me share some simple tips to help you feel more con�dent as a parent. You will learn how to communicate with your child and become a parent who knows how to respond rather than react.

Moms Know

Family Game Night really

is a great idea! It makes

everyone get together and you can sneak

in some skills. Yahtzee is great for adding

and multiplying, Connect Four teaches

strategy and there is a great card game for

all age kids called Blink and you can play

it so fast you always have time for it!

S P E E C H L a n G u a G E P a T H O L O G I S Telizabeth Dunlap Speech and Stuttering Therapy, llC Elizabeth Dunlap Speech and Stuttering Therapy, LLC provides

speech therapy services to children with communication

impairments and developmental delays . Services are provided

in a variety of settings including home-based therapy, childcare

settings, and schools . Elizabeth provides comprehensive speech

and language evaluations and treatment . She works closely with

parents to determine the best treatment approach for your

child’s speech and language needs . She has experience treating:

Autism, Articulation, Expressive/Receptive Language Delays,

Stuttering, and Feeding/Oral Motor Delays .

T H E R a P I S T / P a R E n T I n G C O a C Hparenting partners, llCBonnie Compton is a child and adolescent play therapist,

parent coach, and founder of Parenting Partners, LLC . She is

committed to helping parents become more mindful in their

parenting . Bonnie has a private practice at The Life Guidance

Center . Bonnie coaches parents, in her office or by phone, to

become the parent they hoped to be . . .a parent with a plan . . .

without regrets . Bonnie also facilitates parent workshops and

retreats .

Elizabeth Dunlap M.S., CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

917-327-3159

[email protected]

Parenting Partners, LLC

843-718-1551

www.parentingpartners.info

Your Parent Coach



u R G E n T C a R E / P H Y S I C I a n SMeDcare urgent Care CenterMEDcare Urgent Care provides high-caliber treatment for

Illness and Injury, with a physician on –site every day, from

9am to 9pm . The MEDcare team of physicians and medical

staff provides affordable, patient focused care, with a smile!

Each MEDcare Urgent care center is equipped with leading

medical technology, (Digital X-Ray and multislice CT) . Most

major insurance, including Medicare, Medicaid and Tricare are

accepted, along with low cost pricing for our neighbors without

insurance . The MEDcare mission is to make it easy for patients

to have an awesome health care experience . At MEDcare

Urgent Care, the experience is the difference!

8720 Dorchester Rd.


843-552-3629

1850 Sam Rittenberg Blvd.


843-793-6093

www.medcareurgentcare.com

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Communities in Schools’ Formula for Success

Formula for SuccessC O M M u n I T I E S I n S C H O O L S ’

Wow, the new school year is finally here! While you are out running around making sure

your child has all the supplies, clothes and books they need, you may be forgetting about

the basic tools a child needs to be successful in school. These are tools that you can’t

find in the classroom or in the supplies aisle in Target.

Communities In Schools (CIS) is a national dropout prevention program that brings

resources to “at-risk” students to help them be successful in school and then graduate.

CIS founder Bill Miliken and his team created a proven formula that a child needs to stay

in school. Titled “The Five Basics,” this formula is not only designed for students having

a difficult time in school but it’s for EVERY child.

CIS learned that every child needs and deserves a personal, one-on-one

relationship with a caring adult. although some children grow up with

traditional families, today we know that is not always the case. It’s

essential that a child has a relationship with the parent(s) or connect the

child with a mentor to help fill in any missing gaps.

Every child needs and deserves a safe place to learn and grow. Our

children are facing many different challenges in school that can affect

their learning. For example, bullying is a nationwide problem in the

schools. always check-in with your child to make sure they feel safe and

secure at school.

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Every child needs and deserves a marketable skill to use upon graduation.

This can be an exciting basic for your child. Help them find what they are

passionate about or what they are good at. Then embrace that skill and

research together different career opportunities.

Every child needs and deserves a chance to give back to peers and

community. Service-learning has become very popular in Lowcountry

schools. Children have the opportunity to use their unique gifts and tie

themselves to a cause. It creates a whole new learning experience.

The last basic is every child needs and deserves a healthy start and a

healthy future. Whether its proper eyewear so they can see the board in

the classroom or that healthy afternoon snack so they can focus on their

homework, children need basic health and human services to succeed

in school. So as the school year continues, make sure you set some time

to check-off “The Five Basics.” It can be the difference in whether your

child has a successful school year.

Communities In Schools of the Charleston Area is the local affiliate that is serving over

10,750 students in Charleston and Berkeley Counties.

TO lEARn MORE AbOuT THE nOnpROfIT dROpOuT pREVEnTIOn

pROgRAM, VISIT WWW.CISCHARlESTOn.ORg OR fInd THEM On

FaCEBOOK, SEaRCH “COMMunITIES In SCHOOLS CHaRLESTOn.

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Home Sweet Home

Home Sweet Homen u R S E R YBaby BloomersThe best basics for baby and child . . .nursery and children’s

furniture, gliders, bedding, art, rugs and lamps . They also

carry the best in gear and must-haves for baby . . . strollers,

car seats, diaper bags, clothing, toys and gifts . Baby Bloomers

carries all of the best brands, including Young America, Baby’s

Dream, Little Castle, Bugaboo, BOB, Baby Jogger, Kissy Kissy

and Finn + Emma . Gift wrap and registry available .

l I C E R E M O V A llice WranglersLice Wranglers is an in-home head lice removal service that

uses non-toxic products, and has a proven method for removing

lice and nits . Removing head lice becomes easy on the parents

by saving them valuable time, money and worry, and becomes

fun for the children . Jewel Daniel, owner of Lice Wranglers

knows the process very well and has satisfied numerous clients

in the LowCountry . Lice Wrangler also provides head lice

checks and educational programs for schools, daycares and

camps . Visit their website today at www .licebustersinc .com .

616 Coleman Blvd.


843-856-9277

www.babybloomershome.com

www.licebustersinc.com

843-926-4795

Non-toxic in home head lice removal service!

843-926-4795 • www.licebustersinc.com

We are a non-toxic in home lice removal service. We also have great programs

for schools, daycares, and camps!

Moms Know

Have a pajama party without

the sleep-over part. Invite

your child’s friends over for dinner and a

movie where everyone brushes their teeth

and puts on pajamas before the movie and

then the parents pick them up right before

bedtime. This gives one grown up couple a

babysitter free “happy hour” and helps the

kids get ready for their first sleepover.


not Just the Bear necessities

Not Just the Bear NecessitiesB O O K SA very little BookstoreA Very Little Bookstore shelves wondrous children’s books in

a cozy shoppe where kids (and parents!) can get comfortable,

discover new favorites, and fall in love with books, glorious

books! They hold three story times per week, host a book club

for young readers, and order titles for all ages . Stop in and

stay a while!

C H I L D R E n ’ S C L O T H E SShrimp and grits Kids “Shrimp and Grits Kids, is that a restaurant or what?” No,

they are a children’s clothing line born here in Charleston and

inspired by the Low Country . S&GK started out online, quickly

grew into a trunk show line, and now has over 75 sales reps

across the country . Visit their flagship store at 121 Pitt St . in

the old village of Mount Pleasant visit if you are looking for

adorable, hand smocked clothing at prices that won’t get ya in

trouble!

112 South Main St.

Summerville, SC 29483

843-695-7379

[email protected]

www.AVerylittlebookstore.com

Website coming soon!

Megan Hewitt/ Owner

843-884-9310

843-884-8680 fax

www.shrimpandgritskids.com

Fall Sample Sale!Friday, Nov. 2 from 9am - 5pm

Holiday Inn - Mt. Pleasant250 Johnnie Dodds Blvd.

www.shrimpandgritskids.com

Visit our boutique at121 Pitt St. Old Village

Mt. Pleasant • 884-9310


From Black Belts to Tutus

From Black Belts to Tutusa R TArt Buzz KidsKids division at Wine and DesignArt Buzz Kids has the best trained artist staff to teach your

little one art while having fun . They work with a variety of

mediums including clay, paints, charcoal and pastels . During

the school year they have afternoon art classes and open kiddo

classes on weekends . Their after school program is for ages

5-12 and we combine techniques and education . During the

summer, they have a super famous ART BUZZ KIDS CAMP that

includes hand-built pottery, large canvases and much much

more . For more information call their Mount Pleasant or West

Ashley studios or visit their website .

D a n C EDrake School of Irish DanceThe Drake School of Irish Dance is a family and community

centered school offering classes for dancers ages four and

up . Instruction covers all levels from beginner through

championship, with opportunities for performance at

community events . Remember, Irish dance is not just for the

Irish . All are welcome!

M O D E L S a n D T a L E n TMillie lewis Models & TalentMillie Lewis Models & Talent, an established 33 year business

in Charleston, is a family-oriented organization that offers

a variety of classes for children, teens, and adults . Choose

from basic modeling and personal development, acting, and

pageant training . Their special training in all areas of self-

improvement helps your child build confidence, develop

manners and gain poise . Enhancing these qualities helps your

child in school, relationships, . .Life . Mention Moms in the Know

and receive a special promotional discount . Would you love to

see your little one on the pages of a Pottery Barn or American

Girl catalogue? It could happen if you register in the Millie

Lewis Baby Book for babies and children under 5 . Call for

more details . BBB Accredited business .

424 Broadway


843-388-7857

[email protected]

1331 ashley River Rd.


843-573-3422

westashley@wineanddesignuS.

www.wineanddesignsc.com

1033 Wappoo Rd., Suite E


843-478-1841

[email protected]

www.drakeirishdance.com

7475 northside Dr.


843-571-7781

www.millielewischarleston.com

www.amtcworld.com

www.theartstalent.com



1149 Oakland Market Rd.


843-881-0996

[email protected]

www.gymboreeclasses.com

P a R E n T a n D C H I L D C L a S S E SgymboreeGymboree Play & Music has been fostering creativity and

confidence in children ages 0-5 for over 30 years . Designed

by experts, their age-appropriate activities help develop the

cognitive, physical and social skills of children while enjoying

the simple pleasures of playing together . Play and Learn,

Music, Art, Sports and School Readiness Classes, as well as

Birthday Parties are their specialty . New families are invited to

participate in a class for free . Call 843-881-0996 or visit their

website at www .gymboreeclasses .com for more information .

Let’s Play, It’s a Gymboree Day!

1149 Oakland Market Rd • Mt. Pleasant

Birth - 5 years

Call 881-0996 or Schedule a Free Class Online!www.gymboreeclasses.com

The Market at Oakland

parties,classes& more!

Murray Taylor got her start

with Millie Lewis classes and you can

too!

Teen Personal Development/Basic ModelingPageant Training • Kids Club • Child Acting Training

Birthday Parties & Gift Certificates AvailableSe Habla Español

AUDITIONS - millilewischarleston.com

7475 Northside Dr. • Charleston, SC843.571.7781 • millielewischarleston.com


T a E K W O n D OCharleston TaekwondoCharleston Taekwondo provides it students with the absolute

highest level of martial arts instruction in a clean, safe and

positive environment . Join them to have a great time while

learning: Self- Defense, Discipline, Teamwork, and Perseverance .

Quick Start Program includes: Uniform and Belt, 2 Intro classes .

Charleston Taekwondo has Master- Donovan Rider, 4th Degree

Black Belt, 2010 National Taekwondo Champion, and 2012

London Olympic Trails Finalist and Instructor- Jeremy Feldman,

2ndDegree Black Belt and 2008 National Champion .

589 Belle Hall Pkwy

unit F


864-593-7704

www.mountpleasanttaekwondo.com



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Out and about

Out and AboutC O M M u n I T Y E V E n T SDisney on IceRev up for non-stop fun with four of your favorite Disney

stories when Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy comes

to Charleston! From wheels to waves, playtime to pixie dust,

your family’s favorite Disney moments come to life with dazzling

skating, special effects and beloved characters certain to create

a lifetime of memories!

Kids Consignment event Kids Exchange of Greater Charleston, SCThe KX sale is a bi-annual children consignment and community

event . Buyers, sellers and local charities benefit . Join them for

a memorable shopping experience . Clean your closets, put cash

in your pockets or buy clothing, toys and more for the holiday .

Shop all seasons . The Ultimate Recycle, Buy, Sell Serve! A Locally

Owned & Operated Family Business . November 14-18 .

Ticketmaster.com

n. Charleston Coliseum Box Office

1-800-745-3000

Event Location:

730 Coleman Blvd. (Food Lion)

Mt. Pleasant, SC

[email protected]

www.KidsExchange.net/charlestonsc

www.facebook.com/

KXGreaterCharlestonSC

Get or Give Help at DNLCC.orgor call 843.723.3600

Where Child Abuse Endsand Healing Begins

Lowcountry Children’s CenterThe Dee Norton

Moms KnowWhen a new sibling is

coming, be sure to have

activities to help the big brother or sister

feel important! There are great books

small children can fill out about their new

sibling. I also know of Moms giving the

older sibling “important jobs” like getting

out the wipes when baby needs changing.


Out and about

Charles Towne Landing

1500 Old Towne Rd


843-852-4200

www.charlestownelanding.travel

360 Meeting St.


843-722-2996 ext. 236

www.charlestonmuseum.org

C O M M u n I T Y O F F E R I n G SCharles Towne landing State Historic SiteWalk in the footsteps of the original Charles Towne colonists

at Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site and explore

Charleston’s beginnings . Visit the museum, history and garden

trails, Animal Forest zoo, and board the 17th-century sailing

vessel Adventure- all for one low price! To plan your day, visit

www .charlestownelanding .travel .

The Charleston MuseumSpend a day with your family at The Charleston Museum

exploring their collection that includes a dinosaur, an Egyptian

mummy, a polar bear, and so much more . Experience Kidstory,

a hands-on exhibit where children can discover Charleston’s

history and natural environment . They offer many children and

family activities year round, including Toddler Days, Family

Fun Events, and Kid Tours . Join us for events such as Brownie

and Jr . Girl Scout Badge Workshops, Home School History Days,

special workshops and even birthday parties . Hours: Monday-

Saturday 9-5, Sundays 1-5 .

Open Daily from 9am to 5pm. Admission is $7.50 Adult, $3.50 child.

1500 Old Towne Rd., Charleston, SC 29407 843-852-4200 www.charlestownelanding.travel

Visit the museum, history and garden trails, Animal Forest zoo, and board

the replica 17th-century sailing vessel Adventure - all for one low price!

Present this ad for $2.50 off each adult admission ! Expires 12/30/12 MITK

Start Charleston's history at the Birthplace of Carolina! Birthdays at the Birthplace!

For a wild twist to your child’s birthday party, try the Animal Forest Zoo at Charles

Towne Landing. Includes admission, a special tour behind the scenes with our

zookeepers, plus gift bags for kids — just $20 per child.


Out and about

843-795-4Fun

www.ccprc.com

25 ann St.


843-853-8962

www.explorecml.org

C O M M u n I T Y O F F E R I n G S continued

Charleston County park and recreation CommissionLet Yourself Go! The Charleston County Park and Recreation

Commission strives to improve the quality of life in Charleston

County by offering a diverse system of park facilities, programs

and services . The large park system includes three land

parks, two beach parks, three seasonally-lifeguarded beach

areas, three dog parks, two landmark fishing piers, three

waterparks, 19 boat landings, a climbing wall, a challenge

course, an interpretive center, an equestrian center, cottages,

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helping children and their families at no cost . Since the opening

in 1991, DNLCC has provided hope and healing to over 20,000

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Small People Big Bucks

a friend was talking about her weekend: “We went out to eat several times, and then on

Monday my son asked if we could go out for lunch. I realized that he has no sense at all

of how much we spend when the whole family eats out.” It’s the same kind of feeling I

got the other day when my kindergartener was referring to quarters as “BIG pennies” --

maybe it’s time for a few lessons on money.

Starting when they are small, it is our job to teach our children about money-- how to

count it, save it, budget it, invest it. According to one financial expert, your child is,

by nature, either a spender or a saver. Even so, you can educate whichever kind of child

you happen to have, so I decided to do a little research.

Give Them an AllowanceGive them an allowance. The standard advice for teaching children how to handle money

is to give them a weekly amount that is all their own. Once you think your child has

the basic concept of what money is-- she can tell the “big” pennies from the wooden

nickels--give her a weekly allowance. Janet Bodner, senior editor of Kiplinger’s personal

finance magazine and author of the book dollars and Sense for Kids, says to wait until

your child is at least six years old. The amount should be appropriate to the age of the

child. Bodner says to give them enough to squander, but not so much that you’ll be upset

S M a L L P E O P L E

Big BucksBy Caroline Baxter Lambert

H E a LT H Y C H I L D R E n / H a P P Y Fa M I LY



when they do. She advises at least a dollar so that there is enough money to save and

some to spend. as the child gets older, increase the amount. a helpful guide to how

much allowance to give is to consider exactly what expenses you expect your child to

cover. It will be lower if you are just asking them to pay for extra frills, like candy or

toys, more if you expect them to pay for movies they see with friends, or special items

of clothing. according to a recent nickelodeon /Yankelovich Youth Monitor survey, the

average allowance for six- to eight-year olds is about $4.80 a week, rising to $7 per week

for kids from nine to eleven, $16.60 for kids between twelve and seventeen.

S H O u L D a L L O Wa n C E B E L I n K E D TO D O I n G C H O R E S a R O u n D T H E H O u S E ?

Most child development experts say no. David Riley, Bascom professor of Human Ecology

at the university of Wisconsin (Madison), says, “It sounds like a good idea at first because

we want children to have the experience of actually working for money. The problem is

that it undercuts the idea of the family as a moral unit.” If you are paying five dollars

to mow the grass, and the guy next door offers ten, why not dump you? If you are a

business, an economic unit, that is the thing to do. Parents have to teach children

that we don’t do chores to be rewarded with money, but because we are a family, and

everybody in the family has to contribute. Require everybody to have a basic job,

experts say, but give allowance as a lesson in money management. according to Lewis

Mandell, professor emeritus of finance at State university of new York, “If you give an

allowance, give it with some expectations. It should not be an entitlement.”

u S E a L L O Wa n C E a S a n O P P O R T u n I T Y TO T E a C H

Teaching kids about money involves a lot more than just handing them a few dollars. The

results of a study conducted by Mandell show that what really makes a difference is the

amount of time parents spend with children on money decisions---for example, teaching

them to spend money wisely, and how to decide what purchases are worthy. Some

experts recommend having children keep track of HOW they spent their money, requiring

them to look back at their notes to evaluate their spending decisions. Recording

purchases encourages them to ask themselves questions: “Do I even ever play with that

stuffed Shamu from Sea World? How long did that toy gun last before it broke? Did I

really need to spend $10 on candy-- I could have bought a game with that.”



g I V E T H E M O p p O R T u n I T I E S TO M A K E M O n E Y

Financial gurus do say that you should give children opportunities to make money above

and beyond the allowance. If your child is saving up for an iPod, offer chances to earn

more money by doing chores. Some parents match funds when a child is saving for a

big purchase.

Teach Your Children to GiveMost experts recommend setting aside 10% of allowance to give to a charity chosen

by your child. Try using envelopes to store money: one for charity, one for everyday

spending money, and one for saving.

Be Creative - Here Are Some Ideas:S TO C K M a R K E T

When my son started asking questions about the stock market, I realized just how little

I knew about it. We got him a book for kids on how the stock market works, and then,

together with his grandmother, opened an investment account for him. There was a

certain amount required to open the account, in our case $500. He got to meet with a

broker and choose the stock he wanted to invest in. Parents are on the account, but he

receives statements and can follow his stock online. Checks from his grandmother for

birthdays now go into this account.

H E L P W I T H T H E B u D G E T

One idea recommended by several experts is to give your child real control of a small

part of your budget. Decide how much you want to spend per month on something--

say eating out, or recreation--and give your child the responsibility of making decisions

in that area. One father reported giving his son control of $20 a month to spend on

Mcdonald’s and video games, because these were his boy’s favorite treats. In the first

week they ate at Mcdonalds three time. The boy quickly learned just how fast that was

going to burn through his money, and decided that purchases of video games gave him

more bang for his buck.



B u D G E T C L O T H I n G M O n E Y

another parent gave her young teen daughter an amount to spend on back to school

clothes. as they shopped they talked about how best to spend the money-- what

was really needed versus what was appealing at that moment. This shifts the whole

dynamic-- it isn’t just the parent saying no to a whim; rather than just begging for what

she wants, the teenager is learning how to budget money.

g I V E T H E M T H E I R O W n b A n K A C C O u n T S

My friend who worried that her son needed more of a concept of money took charge of

the situation by beginning a system of allowance linked with bank accounts. Her older

child gets $15 a week, her younger $10. Rather than handing the money to them, she

and her husband transfer the money into accounts they have set up where they bank.

The older child is eligible for an account with a debit card, but her parents can put a cap

on how much she can spend. The younger child has an account with an aTM card so he

can withdraw the money when he wants to make a purchase (again the amount can be

set by the parents. The idea is that watching the amount in the account grow will help

encourage saving, while still allowing considered purchases.

P R E C I O u S M O n E Y

One year when I was in college, my parents went out of town and I came home to take

care of my younger sister for the weekend. My parents left us with a small amount cash

to spend, and neither of us had anything to supplement it. We kept the money in a little

coin purse and called it our “precious money” (because there was precious little of it!).

We budgeted it carefully: Yes, we do want to go to a movie, but we also want to get

supplies to bake cookies -- we had to make decisions; we couldn’t do everything. This,

I think, is the point of money education. We need to find ways to teach children their

financial limits and how to operate within them. A big part of financial savvy is deciding

what is really important and what you can do without.

Caroline Baxter Lambert likes to read, think, and write about parenting issues . She is the mother of two ever-evolving children .

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paint, or anything else you can think of. Put a great picture inside and you’re done.

C O a S T E R S O R P L a C E M aT S

Have the kids make fun drawings or paintings and cut into circles for coasters or big

rectangles for placemats. Coat the designs on both sides with clear contact paper

and cut them out or laminate them.

B O O K M a R K

They can be made out of paper, ribbon, fabric, yarn, wall paper, beads, stamps,

etc. Stick it inside a book for a great personal gift.

C O u P O n

Offer a service that you know the person will enjoy. One hour of a foot massage,

one automatic room clean-up, one special homemade dinner on the night of your

choice, etc. The kids can help make the coupon into a work of art.

C O n Ta I n E R

use any tin can, jar or left over container. decorate with paint,

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Moms Who Know

Moms Who Know

L E E H u G H E SChildren:

Moms know that taking care of a family is one big balancing

act . We have to prioritize, organize, systemize everything from

breakfast to bedtime . Whether you stay at home, work out of your

home or outside your home, family life is a hectic proposition .

Each issue of Moms in the Know highlights a mom who has a good

grip on the situation . We are always looking for ways to do things

better or easier and these moms have found a way to balance their

lives, families, and careers .


Moms Who Know

f A V O R I T E p A R E n T I n g b O O KThe American Academy of Pediatrics: Caring for Your Baby and Young Child.

It saved us more than a few times!

f A V O R I T E p A R KCharlestowne Landing

f A V O R I T E l O C A l f A M I l Y O u T I n gBeach and Riverdogs games

f A V O R I T E f A M I l Y V A C A T I O n Fishing on Lake Superior in northern Minnesota

f A V O R I T E f A M I l Y f R I E n d l Y R E S T A u R A n T nirlep

f A V O R I T E f A M I l Y M E A l

Hamburgers on the grill

f A V O R I T E H O l I d A Y T R A d I T I O n SEvery year, I write letters or poems to my kids from Santa and the Easter Bunny telling

them things like ‘keep up the good work” or “your mom likes for you to pick up your room sometimes”. and singing Karaoke on Christmas night with my extended family.

3 T I P S F O R M O M S1) Don’t take on too many responsibilities at school, church, etc. 2) If your kids play sports or activities, pay attention to the schedules and entry deadlines. 3) never underestimate the importance of a schedule.

b E S T A d V I C E Y O u H A V E E V E R R E C E I V E dLearn how to type.

P E O P L E W O u L D B E S u R P R I S E D T O K n O WI buy a lot of scratch off lottery tickets.

M Y f A V O R I T E E S C A p E f R O M T H E d A I l Y g R I n dMy favorite escape from the daily grind: Weekend getaways and anywhere with a Starbucks

frappuccino.

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Dates to Remember

Off To neverland Travel: Start planning for 2013 Marathon Weekend, Spring and Summer trips! [email protected] 502-387-8862

The Charleston Museum: Toddler Days, Baby animals at the Charleston Museum, 10–11am. www.charlestonmuseum.org 843-722-2996

The Charleston Museum: Kid Tours, Sew What? at the Charleston Museum, 3:30pm. www.charlestonmuseum.org 843-722-2996

Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry: Friday Day Camp, 9am-4pm (Half days available). www.explorecml.org 843-853-8962

Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry: Story Time with a Princess, 11am-1pm. Recommended for all ages. Free with Museum admission ($7) or CML Membership. www.explorecml.org 843-853-8962

Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission: Cooper River Challenge Fishing Tournament at the Mount Pleasant Pier, 6am–4pm. www.ccprc.com 843-795-4386

Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission: Parent and Child Kayak and SuP Sampler at James Island County Park, 9am. Register in advance. www.ccprc.com 843-795-4386.

Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission: Latin american Festival at Wannamaker County Park, 12pm-6pm. www.ccprc.com/laf 843-795-4386

The Charleston Museum: Home School History Day, South Carolina notables at the Charleston Museum, 10–11am. www.charlestonmuseum.org 843-722-2996

Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission: Mountain Bike after School adventure program at Wannamaker County Park, 4pm. Register in advance. www.ccprc.com 843-795-4386.

Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission: Yappy Hour at James Island County Park, 4pm–sunset. www.ccprc.com 843-795-4386

Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission: archery after School adventure program at James Island County Park, 4:30pm. Register in advance. www.ccprc.com 843-795-4386.

The Charleston Museum: Piecing Together the Past, archaeology at Charles Towne Landing, 11am–4pm. www.charlestonmuseum.org 843-722-2996

Charlestowne Landing: archaeology Day, 11am-4pm www.charlestownelanding.travel 843-852-4200

Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission: Family Belay Lesson at the James Island County Park Climbing Wall, 1pm. www.ccprc.com 843-795-4386

Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry: CML SuperStars, 10:00am - 12:00pm. The 2nd Sunday of every month museum is open for children with special needs and their families to visit the Museum for FREE. This program is FREE, but registration is required. www.explorecml.org 843-853-8962

South Carolina aquarium: Family Fun Fest at the South Carolina aquarium, 9am-5pm. www.scaquarium.org 843-577-3474

Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission: Pumpkin Pals Little Explorers Program at James Island County Park, 10am. Register in advance. www.ccprc.com 843-795-4386

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Dates to Remember

Moms in the Know: Delivery Party at the South Carolina aquarium, 10am-12pm.www.momsintheknow.com 843-573-4846

The Charleston Museum: Toddler Day, The Four Seasons at the Charleston Museum, 10–11am. www.charlestonmuseum.org 843-722-2996

Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission: archery after School adventure program at Palmetto Islands County Park, 4:30pm. Register in advance. www.ccprc.com 843-795-4386

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure: Daniel Island, SC. Register and more info at www.komenlowcountry.org.

The Charleston Museum: annual Family Picnic at the Dill Sanctuary, 1–4pm. www.charlestonmuseum.org 843-722-2996

Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission: Rock Climb after School adventure program at Palmetto Islands County Park, 4:30pm. Register in advance. www.ccprc.com 843-795-4386

Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission: Rock Climb after School adventure program at James Island County Park, 4:30pm. Register in advance. www.ccprc.com, 843-795-4386

Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission: archery after School adventure program at Wannamaker County Park, 4:30pm. Register in advance. www.ccprc.com, 843-795-4386

Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission: Supercalifragilistic Saturday at Palmetto Islands County park, 9am–3pm. Register in advance. www.ccprc.com 843-795-4386

The Charleston Museum: native american Know-How at the Dill Sanctuary, 2–3:30pm. www.charlestonmuseum.org 843-722-2996

Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry: Fall Fun House, 4:30pm-6:30pm. Members are $3, non-Members are $7 and children under 12 months are free.www.explorecml.org 843-853-8962

Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission: Pumpkin Pals Little Explorers Program at Caw Caw Interpretive Center, 10am. Register in advance. www.ccprc.com 843-795-4386

The Charleston Museum: Toddler Days, Ghosts and Goblins at the Charleston Museum, 10–11am. www.charlestonmuseum.org 843-722-2996

South Carolina aquarium: The Polar Express 4-D Experience, Daily. www.scaquarium.org 843-577-3474

Shrimp and Grits Kids: Sample sale, 9am-5pm. 250 Johhny Dodds Blvd. Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 (Base of Ravenel Bridge) www.shrimpandgritskids.com 843-884-8680

Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry: Friday Day Camp, 9am-4pm (Half days available). www.explorecml.org 843-853-8962

Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission: Harvest Festival at Mullet Hall Equestrian Center on Johns Island, 11am–5pm. www.ccprc.com/harvest 843-795-4386

Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission: Fairy Houses program at Palmetto Islands County Park, 10am–2pm. www.ccprc.com 843-795-4386

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Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry: Story Time with a Princess, 11am-1pm. Recommended for all ages. Free with Museum admission ($7) or CML Membership. www.explorecml.org 843-853-8962

Charlestowne Landing: animal Forest Fall Frolic, 12pm-3:30pm www.charlestownelanding.travel 843-852-4200

Millie Lewis Models and Talent: Kids and Teen Personal Development/Modeling Classes www.millielewischarleston.com 843-571-7781

Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission: Holiday Festival of Lights Fun Run & Walk at James Island County park. 6:30pm. www.holidayfestivaloflights.com 843-795-4386

The Charleston Museum: Kid Tours, Magnificent Mammals at the Charleston Museum, 3:30pm. www.charlestonmuseum.org 843-722-2996

Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission: Holiday Festival of Lights Opening Ceremonies, 6pm. www.holidayfestivaloflights.com 843-795-4386

Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission: (daily) – Holiday Festival of Lights. Opens daily at 5:30pm. www.holidayfestivaloflights.com 843-795-4386

Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission: (ongoing) – Kids’ Light Display Design Contest for Holiday festival of lights open. www.holidayfestivaloflights.com 843-795-4386

Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission: Charleston Harbor Sea Kayak Parent-Child Trip, 9am–2pm. Register in advance at www.ccprc.com 843-795-4386.

The Charleston Museum: Mad Science Saturday, Slime Time! at the Charleston Museum, 10 am–12pm. www.charlestonmuseum.org 843-722-2996

Charlestowne Landing: Colonial Trades and Harvest Day, 10am-5pm www.charlestownelanding.travel 843-852-4200

South Carolina Aquarium: Volunteer Orientation, 9am-12:30pm. www.scaquarium.org 843-577-3474

Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission: Family Belay Lesson at the James Island County Park Climbing Wall, 1pm. www.ccprc.com 843-795-4386

Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry: CML SuperStars, 10am-12pm. This program is FREE, but registration is required. www.explorecml.org 843-853-8962

The Charleston Museum: Home School History Days, Money Matters at the Charleston Museum, 10–11am. www.charlestonmuseum.org 843-722-2996

South Carolina aquarium: Tees & Turtles South Carolina aquarium, 11am-5pm. Daniel Island Club, Daniel Island, SC. www.scaquarium.org 843-579-8540

The Charleston Museum: Toddler Days, Getting’ Groceries at the Charleston Museum, 10–11am. www.charlestonmuseum.org 843-722-2996

Kid Exchange of Charleston SC: Consignment Sale and Community Event, See Facebook and Website for hours. 730 Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC (Former Food Lion) www.KidsExchange.net/charlestonsc. [email protected] www.facebook.com/KXGreaterCharlestonSC

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Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission: Supercalifragilistic Saturday at James Island County Park, 9am–3pm. Register in advance. www.ccprc.com 843-795-4386

Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry: Thanksgiving Camp, 9am-4pm (Half days available). www.explorecml.org 843-853-8962

South Carolina aquarium: Scuba Claus in the Great Ocean Tank!, 3pm Dive Show. www.scaquarium.org 843-577-3474

The Charleston Museum: Toddler Days, Macaroni Mania at the Charleston Museum, 10–11am. www.charlestonmuseum.org 843-722-2996

Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission: Charleston County Parks Winter Break Camps. (Ongoing) www.ccprc.com 843-795-4386

South Carolina aquarium: Sea Life by Starlight, 6-10pm. www.scaquarium.org 843-577-3474

The Charleston Museum: Holiday Workshop at the Charleston Museum, 3:30–5pm. www.charlestonmuseum.org 843-722-2996

Charlestowne Landing: a Day in the Life of a Colonist, 11am-4pm www.charlestownelanding.travel 843-852-4200

The Charleston Museum: Home School History Day, The Colonial apprentice at the Charleston Museum, 10–11am. www.charlestonmuseum.org 843-722-2996

The Charleston Museum: Toddler Days, Trim the Tree at the Charleston Museum, 10–11am. www.charlestonmuseum.org 843-722-2996

Millie Lewis Models and Talent: The arts Showcase, Call for a private audition, www.theartstalent.com/www.millielewischarleston.com. 843-571-7781

Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission: Holiday Festival of Lights Winter Carnival and fireworks. www.holidayfestivaloflights.com 843-795-4386

Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry: “noon” Year’s Eve Ball Drop, 12pm. no registration required. www.explorecml.org 843-853-8962

The Charleston Museum: Kid Tours at the Charleston Museum, 3:30pm www.charlestonmuseum.org 843-722-2996

The Charleston Museum: Home School History Day at the Charleston Museum, 10–11am. www.charlestonmuseum.org 843-722-2996

The Charleston Museum: Family Fun Event at the Charleston Museum, 10am–12pm. www.charlestonmuseum.org 843-722-2996

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Index


Art Buzz Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 33

Baby Bloomers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 12

Charleston County Park and RecreationCommission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

The Charleston Museum . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Charleston Taekwondo . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

The Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 33

Coastal Pediatrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Costa and Williams Dental Health Care . . 3

Dee Norton Lowcountry Children’sCenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Disney on Ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Donnie Gamache Attorney at Law . . . . . . 3

Drake School of Irish Dance . . . . . . . . . .14

Elizabeth Dunlap Speech and Stuttering Therapy, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Gymboree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Kiawah Island Nature Program . . . . . . . .21

Kids Consignment Event . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Lice Wranglers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Lowcountry Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

MEDCare Urgent Care Center . . . . . . . . . 9

Millie Lewis Models & Talent . . . . . .14 , 34

My Wellness Mentor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Off to Neverland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Palmetto Med Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Parenting Partners, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Plastic Surgery of the Carolinas . . . . . . . 7

Season’s OB/GYN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Shrimp and Grits Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Silpada Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Small Wonders Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

South Carolina Aquarium . . . . . . . . . 23, 34

Sweet Peas Nanny and Babysitting Agency, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Teeny Turtle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

A Very Little Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Wine and Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

E M E R G E n C Y n u M B E R SEmergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911Crime Stoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 554-1111Poison Control Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-222-1222animal Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202-1700

a R E a H O S P I T a L SEast Cooper Regional Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 881-0100Bon Secours – St. Francis Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402-1000Charleston Memorial Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 577-0600Medical university of SC Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 792-2300Roper Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 724-2000Trident Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 797-7000

C O M M u n I T Y I n F O R M a T I O naT&T Phone Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 888-757-6500 Bellsouth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 888-757-6500Charleston Water System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 727-6800 Berkeley County Water & Sanitation authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 572-4400 Dorchester County Water & Sewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 832-0075 Mt Pleasant Waterworks and Sewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 884-9626South Carolina Electric and Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 554-7234division of Motor Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-442-1368Comcast Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 554-4100

S C H O O L D I S T R I C T SBerkeley County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 723-4627Charleston County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 937-6300Dorchester District 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 873-2901Dorchester District 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 873-8634

M O M G R O u P SCharleston area Mothers of Multiples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 875-0167Charleston Mommies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.charlestonmommies.com/843-725-9118 MOMS Club of Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Club of Summerville north . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Club of Summerville South . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Club of Goose Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Club of Mt. Pleasant Park West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Club of Mt. Pleasant north . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Club of Mt. Pleasant South . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Moms Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]

R E S O u R C E S / S u P P O R TCenter for Women . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 763-7333PaCT Parents and Children Together . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 769-5799Ruth Rhoden Craven Foundation for Postpartum Depression awareness . . . . . . . . . . . . 881-2047Parents without Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 766-3078Car Seat Safety Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 792-5327Infant CPR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 884-7031La Leche League . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 971-6632Dee norton Lowcountry Children’s Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 723-3600Darkness to Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 965-5444SHaRE – Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-821-6819angels of Ours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 797-3463

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