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10/23/2026

Parents: You may constantly see “buckle up” and “click it or ticket” PSAs on TV and billboards as you drive down a highway. But startling new research from The Ohio State University School of Medicine shows we still have more work to do to educate and inform adults caring for children.

According to the new report, more than half of children injured in car crashes weren’t restrained with the correct restraint for their age, height, weight, or at all, leading to more serious injuries.

A new study from The Ohio State University School of Medicine suggests children aren’t being properly restrained in cars, leading to more serious injuries and deaths.

10/22/2026

Parents: Our friends at ZERO TO THREE remind us that big feelings need a little help.

Young children are still learning how to manage their emotions, and they often need a calm, caring adult to help them get there. That’s co-regulation.

Your patience, comfort and steady presence help them feel safe, settle their bodies and, over time, build the skills to regulate their own emotions.

Your calm helps them learn.

10/22/2026

Parents: For some children, the spooks and scares of Halloween can be fun and adventurous, while for others, the holiday can heighten anxiety and feel overwhelming. 🎃

Experts from the Child Mind Institute suggest ways to navigate the holiday with children who have anxiety, autism, or sensory challenges.

To help ease anxiety during this fall holiday, consider previewing decorations in your neighborhood during the day, making a plan for trick-or-treating, and letting your child decide if they want to wear a costume. Read more at bit.ly/4ydYRZH.

10/21/2026

In September, eight family child care homes and seventeen child care centers became newly licensed through the Child Care Licensing program! Do you have a calling to teach young minds by opening a child care program? Visit scchildcare.org to learn how Child Care Licensing can help.

10/19/2026

Congratulations to Colin Blassengale of Wheatley Montessori School in Greenville for being named October’s Child Care Hero of the Month in the Upstate.

ABC Quality and WSPA 7News sponsor the Child Care Hero of the Month program, which recognizes outstanding child care teachers throughout SC.

Colin Blassengale is October’s Child Care Hero of the Month. Colin works at Wheatley Montessori School in Greenville. The Child Care Hero of the Month programs is put on by ABC Quality and is…

10/16/2026

Parents: Family Resource Centers connect parents and families with services that can make everyday life a little easier—from parenting support and child care resources to job training, mental health services, family counseling and more.

Located in schools, churches, hospitals, community centers and other familiar places, many programs are available at no cost or low cost to participating families. Family Resource Centers are just one of the many partner programs supported by SC Parents. Find the support that’s right for your family:

👉 https://scparents.org/parenting-programs/family-resource-centers/

10/15/2026

Parents: It's time to prepare for flu season! 🤧

The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that everyone ages 6 months and older get vaccinated against the flu. It is the best protection against the virus.

Flu vaccines are available at healthcare provider offices, clinics, workplaces, pharmacies, and DPH health departments. 📍

Learn more about the flu, vaccine recommendations and safety, and DPH flu vaccine locations by county, at bit.ly/4yfI5JE.

10/14/2026

Asia Walker from Riverpointe Christian Academy - North is September's featured childcare provider! Sponsored by ABC Quality

10/14/2026

Parents: Signs of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can appear in young children as early as 9 months old. Early recognition and intervention can help your child get the extra support they need to develop important communication, social, and academic skills. ⭐️

First Five SC offers a helpful guide for caregivers that outlines the early signs of ASD, available resources in South Carolina and steps parents can take if they observe signs of autism in their child.

Read it at bit.ly/4kMgGY7.

10/13/2026

Providers: When your child care center or in-home program joins ABC Quality, you gain access to resources designed to support both your business and the quality care you provide — including financial assistance, business coaching, professional development, marketing support, and more.

See how ABC Quality can support you and your program:
https://www.abcquality.org/providers/.