Prisma Health 2023

How to Care for the 10 Most Common Injuries in Children

Whether it’s on the playground or at home, bumps, bruises, bug bites, and other child injuries can happen. Today we’re talking about the most common childhood injuries for kids of all ages, including toddlers, younger kids, older children, and teens. Josh Wyatt, MD, offers advice on child safety and injury prevention, first aid tips, and […]

Southside Park in Greenville, SC Offers More Than Just a Water Park

Have you visited the playground and park at Southside Park in Greenville, SC? Popular for it’s waterpark, there are lots more ways to enjoy Southside Park. Here are all the details about the playground and surrounding area at Southside Park in Greenville, SC. To read more park reviews see our Kidding Around Greenville Parks page. […]

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Things to Do in the Central Savannah River Area of Georgia and South Carolina

Come spend a day or two exploring two states at once! The CSRA which stands for the Central Savannah River Area is a bi-state area is located two hours from the Upstate. Georgia and South Carolina border the Savannah River and provide you with a myriad of things to do as you visit! Here are a few suggestions for you.

The Best Family-Friendly Gyms in Greenville and Spartanburg

Are you wondering what gyms in Greenville and Spartanburg are the most family-friendly? Maybe you would love a gym with a quality daycare for that your kids could check into while you are exercising, a gym with a pool, or a gym that has exercise programs for the whole family? Here’s what other local parents in Greenville and Spartanburg recommended when we asked them the same question!

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11 Tips on Budgeting for Your Baby

Babies are crazy expensive but there are absolutely ways to ease the burden of those expenses, which we are going to tell you about right here!

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The Lake Jocassee Wild Child Tour is a Must-Do Adventure for Families in the Upstate, SC

If being outdoors, chasing waterfalls, learning all about nature, and having a blast with your kids at Lake Jocassee sounds like the perfect day, then a Jocassee Wild Child adventure tour should be on your bucket list. Kristina took her kids on the adventure and tells us all about it. Thanks to Jocassee Wild Child for the media tickets so we could do this review!

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Hidden Playgrounds, Beautiful Trails, and Unique Museum at Botanical Garden: Athens, GA

As a garden, flower, and plant lover, I was excited to check out the State Botanical Gardens of Georgia. I’ve somehow managed to convince my kids that botany is cool so they were also excited to see what was in store for us there. Turns out, there were a lot of neat things to explore here and many unexpected finds at these neat gardens in Athens, Georgia, less than two hours from the Upstate of SC.

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Top 5 Spring Activities for Families: Greenville, SC

Summer in South Carolina can be, um, intense, to say the least! In this guest post from our partner realtor Elizabeth Faulkner, she shares her top 5 favorite activities that you and your family should tackle before the heat dictates what you can and can’t joyfully (or even safely) do! Outdoor activities are still manageable, so check out the list and plan your family’s next outdoor adventure now—before it’s too late!

Brandi Grover, Greenville artist makes Carolina coloring books

Local Artist’s Coloring Book is the Carolina Tour You Get to Color: Plus, FREE Pages

Local artist Brandi Grover has always loved art, developing her passion in elementary school and growing into a mixed-media artist here in South Carolina. And she’s turned that passion into a book, or really several books, that let others join in on the fun. Yep, we’re talking about coloring books, specifically Brandi’s newest coloring that […]

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