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Meet the 2019 Educators Who Make a Difference
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Meet the 2019 Educators Who Make a DifferenceSelected from your nominations, these 10 teachers go above and beyond to support the Upstate’s youth. - New & Notable
Wanted: Kids doing good in the community
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Wanted: Kids doing good in the communityUpstate Parent wants to spread good news in 2018 by highlighting the good that children are doing. - Parent
Upstate Parent e-edition
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Upstate Parent e-editionUpstate Parent e-magazine. - New & Notable
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Contact Us: Upstate ParentWho to call for your editorial, advertising and distribution needs. - News
New SC bill could change the way you raise your kids
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New SC bill could change the way you raise your kidsParents in South Carolina can get in trouble with the law if they leave their kids in a parked car or let them play in a park by themselves. - New & Notable
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Take our reader surveyGive us feedback on our stories, photos and more! - Things To Do
January: Daily events for families
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January: Daily events for familiesFind an event for every day of the month in our daily calendar. - Health
Woodling: Co-parenting suggestions for when ex is difficult
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Woodling: Co-parenting suggestions for when ex is difficultKeep meeting with an ex simple and do not engage in arguments. This keeps their choices between them and the court and not between you and them. - Parenting
Take a daytrip to Sylva, N.C.
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Take a daytrip to Sylva, N.C.Do you ever get that itch? You want to go somewhere! Do something! You need a vacation! But you haven’t got a ton of time or money to spend? - Health & Wellness
AAPD: Most parents don’t follow dental guidelines
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AAPD: Most parents don’t follow dental guidelinesThe best time to start protecting your child’s teeth is before you can even see them. - Parenting
Kid-friendly events for Jan. 11-13
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Kid-friendly events for Jan. 11-13Kids are invited to take a test drive at the International Auto Show this weekend, and the Harlem Globetrotters are in town. - New & Notable
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Meet 10 students making a difference
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Meet 10 students making a differenceIn April’s issue of Upstate Parent, you’ll meet 10 extraordinary fifth-graders doing great things. - Parenting
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Reading to your child aids their development
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Reading to your child aids their developmentThis is the final installment in our six-part feature defining The Palmetto Basics, which includes tips on easy, practical ways to bring them to life in your home. - Opinion
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Sometimes parents need mentors, too
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Sometimes parents need mentors, tooMentors are great for children, but they can also be life-changing for parents, too. - Parenting
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Kid-friendly events Jan. 4-6
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Kid-friendly events Jan. 4-6A new year is here, and if your family is looking for a way to get out of the house this weekend, there are a handful of kid-friendly events to consider. - Parenting
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2019 Educators Who Make a Difference: Laura Thompson
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2019 Educators Who Make a Difference: Laura ThompsonLaura Thompson of McKissick Academy of Science and Technology in Easley is the mother of four and holds a degree in piano and vocal performance, but she never planned to be a teacher. - Parenting
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2019 Educators Who Make a Difference: Brooke Thompson
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2019 Educators Who Make a Difference: Brooke ThompsonIn Brooke Thompson’s third-grade classroom at Shannon Forest Christian School, students are known and their passions are made part of the lessons. - Parenting
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2019 Educators Who Make a Difference: Mario Stanitzek
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2019 Educators Who Make a Difference: Mario StanitzekPhysical education teacher Mario Stanitzek of West End Elementary in Easley goes above and beyond his job requirements to mentor his students for life, not just in the gym. - Parenting
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2019 Educators Who Make a Difference: Ernest Rice
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2019 Educators Who Make a Difference: Ernest RiceErnest Rice, assistant principal at Pine Street Elementary in Spartanburg, knows that an investment in children reaps rewards when they become adults. - Cover Story
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Meet 2018’s 10 Educators Who Make a Difference
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Meet 2018’s 10 Educators Who Make a DifferenceThere’s a saying that teachers change the world one child at a time. In this month’s issue, we honor some of the Upstate’s best teachers doing exactly that. - Cover Story
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2018 Annual Birthday Guide
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2018 Annual Birthday GuideFind entertainment, food, party planners and more to make your child's big day special. - Cover Story
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Need birthday party ideas? Parents share tips and more
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Need birthday party ideas? Parents share tips and moreArea parents are getting back to basics with homegrown fun. Even so, that doesn’t mean the events are any less spectacular to little guests. - Parenting
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2019 Educators Who Make a Difference: Cayce McManis
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2019 Educators Who Make a Difference: Cayce McManisCayce McManis has a real connection to her special education students at Crosswell Elementary School in Easley.
