First Five SC

SC Public Radio's Health Focus program talks with Dr. Rakin Hoq about anxiety disorders in children and adolescents. Dr. Hoq is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and a child and adolescent psychiatrist at MUSC.

Listen now at https://bit.ly/42EMlDX.

The increased cost of food is challenging many families. First Five SC may be able to connect you to help. [https://first5sc.org/connect-to-services/]

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Join SC First Steps and the SC Early Childhood Advisory Council on Friday, April 25, noon - 1 p.m., for 2025 Ready for Kindergarten LIVE, a free, virtual learning opportunity for families, educators, and advocates of rising kindergartners. 🚍 Hear from experts and discover resources that can help support a smooth transition into school. ➡️ Learn more and register [https://readyforkindergarten.vfairs.com/]

📢 First 5 News - Updates for families and those working with families of children 0-5. 👀 Read the latest issue as we acknowledge April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and reflect on ways to strengthen families to help children thrive: [ https://mailchi.mp/earlychildhoodsc/april-is-for-prevention?e=b71936a4eb ]


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🧩April is Autism Awareness Month. Recognizing autism in young children can be overwhelming, but knowing the signs and where to turn for help can make a life-changing difference. South Carolina offers many supportive services to help you along the way. ✨Read our latest blog to learn more. ➡️ [https://ow.ly/Rvhv50Vzgob]
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