The Basics Waccamaw

05/26/2026

https://unitedwayhorry.org/communitybabyshower/

The Problem: A staggering 73% of children in Horry County begin Kindergarten before they’re ready. Meaning, only 27% of our kids are developmentally ready to start engaging in formal education.

05/25/2026

Listen up parents

05/23/2026

05/22/2026

Thank you so much to Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development Corporation for your donations collected at last week’s Marketing Summit for our upcoming Community Baby Shower! 💙

If your office would like to start a collection, a member of Team UWHC can come pick up whatever items are donated.. visit the Community Baby Shower event for all the details or to see the full shopping list 🍼

05/22/2026

Register today for free baby essentials or to become a vendor!

For more information on how you can get involved - visit UnitedWayHorry.org.

05/22/2026

🔺LOCAL MOMS & Educators for all classes
🔺10 weeks of FUN to choose
➡️MWF- Star Camp MB
➡️Tu/Th- Little Stars Camp NMB
🔺Start -Week of: Monday June 8th
🔺Pick days or weeks you want
🔺Different activities each day
🔺5:1 Camper to Staff Ratio
🔺Theme days & water play
🔺Grouping for activity by ages & ability
🔺Private outdoor play space (MB)
STAR Academy

05/22/2026

Every hug, song, smile, and snuggle helps build your child’s brain! 💛🧠

Our FREE Basics Insights text messages send simple, powerful tips straight to your phone based on your child’s exact age and stage from birth to age 5. 📱✨

Parents and caregivers in Horry County can sign up today and start learning easy ways to:
✔️ Maximize Love
✔️ Manage Stress
✔️ Talk, Sing & Point
✔️ Build Strong Brains through everyday moments

Small moments really do make a BIG impact. 💙
Sign up FREE today:
basicswaccamaw.org/basics-insights

05/15/2026

🧠 Small moments build big brains!

Parents of children ages 0–5 can sign up FREE for Basics Insights text messages from The Basics Waccamaw & United Way of Horry County. 📱💛

Get simple tips, fun activities, and brain-building ideas sent straight to your phone twice a week!

✅ Free
✅ Age-based tips
✅ Easy to use at home

Sign up today:
https://basicswaccamaw.org/basics-insights/

09/25/2025

🌱 Learning Together at Home 🌱

Brothers and sisters often become each other’s first teachers. Whether it’s a baby watching an older sibling sing or a preschooler copying their brother’s play, children soak up lessons in love, patience, and creativity from one another. The Basics can help you turn everyday sibling moments into powerful opportunities for comfort, play, and learning.

💖 Maximize Love, Manage Stress
Arguments happen! When siblings clash, guide them calmly and help them put feelings into words. You’re modeling how to face challenges with care and respect.

🗣️🎶👉 Talk, Sing, and Point
Invite siblings to share songs and conversations. A toddler pointing out shapes to a baby or an older child singing a lullaby strengthens bonds and language skills.

🔢🧩⚖️ Count, Group, and Compare
Playtime is the perfect time for math. Have siblings count blocks, compare their shoe sizes, or sort toys into categories together.

🤸‍♀️🎭🎨 Explore Through Movement and Play
From make-believe to dancing, sibling play builds teamwork and problem-solving skills. Encourage games that let them take turns leading.

📚👧👦✨ Read and Discuss Stories
Reading together is a bonding activity. Let older kids “help” by turning pages or naming pictures while younger ones watch and listen.

📲 Want more simple tips like these delivered right to your phone?
Sign up FREE for The Basics Insights—weekly text messages filled with ideas to help your child learn and grow:
👉 https://basicswaccamaw.org/basics-insights/

06/26/2025

Parents of Little Ones (Ages 0–3), This Is for YOU!
Looking for FREE diapers, wipes, and books for your baby?
We’ve got you covered — and it only takes 3 minutes.

Email me for pick up instructions from United Way of Horry County: [email protected]

📲 Sign up for The Basics Insights – a FREE text service that sends simple, fun tips to help your child learn and grow every day.

✅ No spam
✅ Just helpful messages
✅ And a special gift of diapers, wipes, and books to get you started!

👉 Start today: https://basicswaccamaw.org/basics-insights/
Because every moment counts when it comes to your baby’s brain!

The Basics Waccamaw team offers a variety of ideas and resources to support you in giving your infant, toddler, or preschooler a great start in life. Sign up below for a no-cost SMS message. Twice each week, our SMS service will deliver science-based facts and activity ideas to your phone, personali...