What our kids consume is everything. Especially in an age where snacks and sugar are so prevalent, providing healthy groceries is an important part of our job as parents. Beyond traditional grocery stores or big-box stores, shopping at farmers markets allows for fresh food from local sources.
Celebrate National Cookie Exchange Day on Dec. 22.
Favorite Christmas morning recipes from folks in the Lowcountry.
Local chefs share a collection of treasured holiday recipes, and the stories behind those special dishes.
Celebrate National Doughnut Day on Nov. 5 at these local restaurants in the Lowcountry.
5 fun Halloween snacks you can make with your kids.
While kids might have candy on the brain with Halloween closing in, parents are likely looking to curb that sweet tooth with some added doses of fruits and veggies.
Want to celebrate a holiday, birthday or anniversary with friends and family in the Charleston area? Or are you looking for a local place to eat that relatives from out of town will enjoy? Sometimes it can be a challenge to find a restaurant that can accommodate a large group of people, espe…
Ten local food prep delivery services and businesses that provide healthy meals to-go for families in Charleston.
Choose allergy-friendly snacks for your child's school lunch.
A guide to great meal deals every day of the week for busy families in West Ashley and Charleston.
A list of more than 40 places to get ice cream, gelato, milkshakes and cool treats in the Charleston area.
Here are some easy snack ideas that will make celebrating Independence Day with your friends and family even more fun. Letting the kids help in the kitchen will also make them proud of their work and excited to show off their creations.
Whether you have tired toddlers climbing your legs, siblings squabbling over toys or busy adolescents using your home like a revolving door, family meals can often fail to live up to our expectations. Eating on the go, talking over the television and sacrificing nutrition for the sake of spe…
A listing of 12 great places to get hamburgers in the Lowcountry.
Four fun recipes that use bananas as the main ingredient on National Banana Day.
A listing of local bakeries and restaurants that specialize in gluten-free treats.
It’s a go-to for parents who need to make a quick lunch, and it's a popular lunch choice among little kids. It’s none other than the classic and delicious grilled cheese sandwich.
Encouraging children to make smart food choices early on can set them up for a lifetime of health and wellness.
10 St. Patrick's Day recipes that offer healthier versions of Irish favorites like Shepherd’s Pie as well as surprisingly tasty ways to go gluten-free, vegetarian or vegan.
A list of 52 family-friendly restaurants to eat at in the Lowcountry in 2023.
15 pizza places that are worth your piece of the pie in Charleston.
Most parents will gladly accept a hot or iced coffee in the morning, mid-afternoon, or anytime, really. Parenting and coffee seem to go hand in hand.
Date night at Wild Dunes: Like being on vacation without leaving home at Coastal Provisions on the Isle of Palms.
Choosing a place to eat that the entire family will enjoy can be daunting. I must avoid gluten, my son is a picky eater, and my daughter could eat tacos for every meal. But we have learned that breakfast restaurants always have something to satisfy everyone in my family.
The school year is approaching and let’s face it, sometimes we don’t have enough time in the morning to cook a complete breakfast. Sometimes, we need something to grab on our way out the door. Here is a list of five easy and on-the-go breakfast items you can make ahead of time and leave in t…
Ten restaurants that make the best nachos in the Charleston area.
We know hot dogs are good any time of year, but there is something about a hot dog in the summer. Luckily, there are plenty of great places in the Lowcountry to “relish” one.
Get a list of area restaurants that offer some sort of deal or discount for kids and families.
Encouraging young children to eat healthy foods, and even grow to enjoy them, can feel like an uphill battle, especially during certain stages of development. Between around 24 months and 6 years of age, “picky eating” tends to show up in children as they begin to assert their independence. …
Get snack and meal ideas that can go from freezer to microwave in minutes for nutritious and convenient foods.
Five deconstructed recipes to make your weeknight family dinners peaceful and delicious once again.
9 Places to celebrate National Cupcake Day.
Build-in quality time with your family this season by planning to make these six easy & delicious cookie recipes. Perfect for Santa or for gifting!
Don't feel like cooking this Thanksgiving? Need a dessert or side dish to bring to an extended family gathering? Lowcountry Parent has you covered.
Use up your remaining Halloween sweets to make candy bar brownies or candy corn and white chocolate cookies.
Dole Food Company, Inc., is combining its classic Halloween recipes with original dishes inspired by Disney and Pixar’s Monsters, Inc., to create 12 days of healthy Halloween fun for the whole family.
It's National Taco Day and what better way to celebrate than to make some delicious homemade tacos?!
The health of our children has been top of mind these days. Parents everywhere are constantly pausing to ask, “what can I do to keep my children healthy?”
Ten places to eat outside with kids in the Charleston area.
Well, here we are. It's that time of year again for kids to get back to school. And for parents, it's back to the hustle and bustle of getting the kids out the door and to school, home again that afternoon and then back out again for some kind of extracurricular practice, and let's not forge…
A local nutritionist weighs in about snack ideas for busy families on National Junk Food Day on July 21.
We hope you celebrated National Ice Cream Day yesterday, July 18, with either a huge bowl of this cold creamy delectable dessert or perhaps with a large-sized ice cream cone you raced to eat before it dripped down your hand.
Tips on how to make your child’s lunch delicious (and healthy) and packed with love.
The turkey on Angela May’s Thanksgiving table isn’t just delicious; it’s filled with memories. Two years ago was the last Thanksgiving May spent with her father before he passed away that following spring. At Thanksgiving, his turkey tradition lives on.
We all know we should try to set limits for how much sugar our kids should have, but with added sugar in so many foods and so many occasions for sweet treats, it sometimes can feel like a lost cause, especially during the holiday season.
“I think it helps build up their confidence and their independence."
Instead of focusing on how much weight you are gaining during pregnancy, make sure you are eating a well-balanced diet and staying active.
Taking children to restaurants always requires patience and planning on the part of parents.
How to manage mealtimes with picky eaters and kids with special diets.
With childhood food allergies increasing, fearful parents "live a life of preparedness."