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November 1, 2024

Building a Foundation for Resilience: What Parents Should Know 

While parenting is one of the most joyful and transformative times in life, it comes with a unique—and often overwhelming—set of challenges and stressors.  Building your […]
October 25, 2024

Want to Make Reading an Adventure?

The hot, humid summer is behind us. It’s the perfect time for some outdoor learning! So now that the air is getting crisp and the leaves […]
October 15, 2024

Halloween Safety Tips

As you prepare to celebrate Halloween this October, take some time to consider some key health and safety tips for your child.  From potential safety hazards […]
October 11, 2024

What is a Victim Advocate? 

The One Place Child Advocacy Center (CAC) provides multidisciplinary services to children from birth to age 17 who have experienced abuse, neglect, or violence. At the […]
October 7, 2024

Hurricane Helene Resources

Communities across the state of North Carolina are facing numerous challenges in the wake of Hurricane Helene.  Many have been without power for an extended period […]
September 27, 2024

What’s the most important reason to read aloud?

A couple of years ago, I read a book by Sarah Mackenzie entitled “The Read Aloud Handbook-Making Meaningful and Lasting Connections with Your Kids” and I […]
September 19, 2024

The One Place Child Advocacy Center: What is Justice?

Justice and Healing at One Place Child Advocacy Center  Justice is a complex concept, often defined in terms of legal outcomes and courtroom victories. However, at […]
September 12, 2024

Netalia’s Story-From Head Start Student to Early Head Start Staff Member

Netalia Dunn’s story begins in small classroom huts behind Richlands Elementary School, in Onslow County, North Carolina. This is where she first entered the world of […]
August 26, 2024

Busy! Bedtime! Books!

It’s back to school time! Getting up early, rushing for the bus, new schedules, busy days, getting to bed late…We all know what it’s like when […]
August 16, 2024

How Early Head Start Supports Healthy Children: Health Services Advisory Committee

Your child’s earliest experiences mold and shape their developing brain—and physical, mental, and emotional health play a key role in laying the foundation for long-term well-being […]
August 8, 2024

Coping with Separation Anxiety: Tips for Parents

Separation anxiety commonly impacts many babies and toddlers—and it can be heart-wrenching for a parent. If your child cries or clings to you as you try […]
July 30, 2024

Find the Best Back-to-School Routine for Your Child

For both parents and children alike, having a series of patterns or routines performed daily can feel grounding and comforting—particularly as you’re preparing for your child […]
June 26, 2024

Beat the Summer Heat with Fun Indoor Activities for Your Child

This summer North Carolina is expected to have hot temperatures, high humidity, and thunderstorms.  The Farmer’s Almanac predicts several “hot spells” in July and August where […]
April 24, 2024

Is Reading a Book Just Reading a Book?

Books! We’ve shared a few messages now about books-reading aloud with your child, building a home library, using conversation to develop language…. All of those benefits seem […]
April 12, 2024

Week of the Young Child 2024-Family Friday

It’s been a fun-filled week celebrating early learning, young children, their teachers, families, and the community with hands-on collaborative activities encouraging movement and healthy lifestyles through […]
April 5, 2024

Week of the Young Child 2024

It’s Week of the Young Child from April 6th through the 12th and we’re here to share some fun family activities that you can do at […]
March 22, 2024

Are Brains Built or Born?

Brains are built, not born. What happens in children’s early years sets the foundation for all the years that follow. Child development is a dynamic, interactive […]
March 15, 2024

Meet Bethany Esau of One Place: A New PBS Rootle Ambassador

One Place is excited to share that Bethany Esau, Child Care Resource & Referral Coordinator, has been chosen as a Rootle Ambassador by PBS North Carolina. […]
March 1, 2024

Free (and Low Cost) Spring Break Staycation Ideas

Wondering how to spend spring break in Onslow County? We’ve prepared a list of some of our favorite free—and low-cost—spring break staycation ideas for families. Whether […]
February 27, 2024

The “Big Six” Literacy Skills

We talk a lot about the importance of early literacy, daily book reading, and book sharing routines. But this month, I thought we could ADD to […]
February 23, 2024

Find the Perfect Summer Camp for Your Child in Onslow County: 2024 Edition!

For children and teens, Onslow County is home to several fun and educational summer camps. Even though summer may seem far away, now is the perfect […]