Missy Stone

1 week ago | charlestonmoms.com | Missy Stone

Are you navigating the “Teenage Era” in your household? If so, you might be asking yourself whether your teen truly wants a relationship with you—even if their words suggest otherwise. The answer is yes, they do. So how do we strike that balance between knowing when to step in and when to step back? How do we maintain a strong, healthy connection without becoming either the overbearing parent or the one trying too hard to be their best friend?

2 weeks ago | postandcourier.com | Missy Stone

Earth Month is celebrated every April in hopes to raise awareness about environmental issues and what we can do to make our world more sustainable for generations to come. For the Lowcountry, there are many opportunities to be involved and teach your children how to take better care of our planet. In fact, Lowcountry Land Trust has a month packed full of events for you and the family to volunteer, learn, and form relationships with your community. Sustainability week is from March 31- April 5.

3 weeks ago | postandcourier.com | Missy Stone

Homeschooling was never on my radar until it seemed like my only option at the time. We were living in a very rural town, and my daughter was ready to start kindergarten. I was uncomfortable sending her to the local public school, and the nearest private school was 45 minutes away, and very expensive. Homeschooling seemed like our best option at the time. Now, 11 years later, we are still loving this lifestyle.

1 month ago | postandcourier.com | Missy Stone

I remember being in first grade and telling my mom I was ready to get my ears pierced. She took me to a Merle Norman, where the women used a piercing gun on each ear, leaving both ears pierced in a matter of seconds. That was really the only option back in the day. But now there are two main ways to get your ears pierced: by sterile needle or by a piercing gun. Here's a look at both methods and why more parents are opting for needles when getting their child's ears pierced for the first time.

1 month ago | postandcourier.com | Missy Stone

After dinner, does coffee or a cocktail sound better to you? Thankfully, there is a drink that is a nod to both: the Espresso Martini. This drink was popular in the 1980’s and ‘90’s and just like the fashion of those years, it is making a comeback. National Espresso Martini Day is March 15, and there are many places to try this uplifting drink in the Charleston area.