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And in the 19th week of January, we till have plenty of fun to things to do in the week ahead! Don't miss Upstate Parent...
01/24/2025

And in the 19th week of January, we till have plenty of fun to things to do in the week ahead! Don't miss Upstate Parent's weekly update at the link below, plus much more online, including two great ways to celebrate the outdoors with your kids!

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Events in Greenville, S.C. and the Upstate this week

As a mom of young adults, writer Pam Hecht has been there, done that, and has the quiz to prove it!
01/23/2025

As a mom of young adults, writer Pam Hecht has been there, done that, and has the quiz to prove it!

The Funny Business of Parenting – What are your kid failure styles?

The cold never bothered us anyway.* We can help with your weekend ahead! There’s fun to be had — from pirates to lollipo...
01/17/2025

The cold never bothered us anyway.* We can help with your weekend ahead! There’s fun to be had — from pirates to lollipops!

* The cold is definitely bothering us.

Events in Greenville, S.C. and the Upstate this week

Callahan Walsh is fighting to keep children safe, and now more than ever, that means protecting them online. Walsh is Ex...
01/16/2025

Callahan Walsh is fighting to keep children safe, and now more than ever, that means protecting them online.

Walsh is Executive Director of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, which was founded by his parents 40 years ago after Walsh’s brother, Adam, went missing in Florida. In addition, he co-hosts “America’s Most Wanted” with his father.

Internet safety – Tips for parents from Callahan Walsh and NCMEC

Picture books rule! Here are some new favorites to add to your at-home or at-school story time!
01/13/2025

Picture books rule! Here are some new favorites to add to your at-home or at-school story time!

On the Shelf: Find your voice, find some magic in new picture books for kids

We hope you are safe at home with blanket forts and extra marshmallows in your hot chocolate. Here’s our pre-forecast we...
01/10/2025

We hope you are safe at home with blanket forts and extra marshmallows in your hot chocolate. Here’s our pre-forecast weekly update— consider the entire weekend a “call first” situation, but definitely take a look at the plans for next week!

Events in Greenville, S.C. and the Upstate this week

ICYMI! ❄️❄️❄️❄️🥯🥯🥯🥯
01/09/2025

ICYMI! ❄️❄️❄️❄️🥯🥯🥯🥯

Mom-approved picks for a sweet stop: Time for the Doughnut Days of winter

01/09/2025
Snow in the forecast can mean you buy milk and bread - or maybe doughnuts! Check out some mom-picked spots for warm doug...
01/07/2025

Snow in the forecast can mean you buy milk and bread - or maybe doughnuts! Check out some mom-picked spots for warm doughnuts for a cold week ahead!

Mom-approved picks for a sweet stop: Time for the Doughnut Days of winter

Good grief, it’s cold. Lucky for us, writer Leanne Cobb made a list of some of her family’s favorite spots for indoor fu...
01/06/2025

Good grief, it’s cold. Lucky for us, writer Leanne Cobb made a list of some of her family’s favorite spots for indoor fun!

Mom-picked spots to burn off kid energy this winter

Things to do this week- plus find out how to honor your child’s teacher!
01/03/2025

Things to do this week- plus find out how to honor your child’s teacher!

Weekly events: Family fun in Greenville

Family fun, tutoring, classes – plus loads of information you need to keep kids learning and having fun all year long! J...
01/02/2025

Family fun, tutoring, classes – plus loads of information you need to keep kids learning and having fun all year long! January arts classes, audition workshops, and more!

Family classes and programs for January

Classes and programs for expectant parents, big siblings, grandparents and more! Here's what to know for Greenville and ...
01/02/2025

Classes and programs for expectant parents, big siblings, grandparents and more! Here's what to know for Greenville and Spartanburg!

January classes and programs – pregnancy and family health

Let’s start with Upstate Parent’s full January calendar! The weather does what it wants this month, so always check befo...
01/02/2025

Let’s start with Upstate Parent’s full January calendar! The weather does what it wants this month, so always check before you go!

Your guide to January’s family friendly events

Happy New Year— and Happy January! We have lots of wonderful stories coming your way this month at upstateparent.com!
01/02/2025

Happy New Year— and Happy January! We have lots of wonderful stories coming your way this month at upstateparent.com!

Wishing you a peaceful, happy 2025! Thank you for your support this year!
12/31/2024

Wishing you a peaceful, happy 2025! Thank you for your support this year!

Week two of the holiday break means it's time for silent reading club! (It's worth a try! 😃) Check out these new books f...
12/30/2024

Week two of the holiday break means it's time for silent reading club! (It's worth a try! 😃) Check out these new books for a lazy reading time this week.

Bonus Books: Read together or side by side

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