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December 30, 2022
As 2022 comes to end, we’re reflecting on a year of rebuilding and supporting our community. As child care and family support systems have shifted since […]
December 9, 2022
Taking care of a child with special needs can be a full-time job and require additional support. If you are a Navy family in Onslow County […]
November 11, 2022
November is designated as National Military Family Appreciation Month. It is when the country honors military families, acknowledging the sacrifices they make while supporting their servicemen […]
November 4, 2022
As your child grows and matures, you’re likely noticing several new changes in their behavior. At 3 years old, your preschooler is beginning to understand their […]
October 28, 2022
Every family deals with deployment differently—and every child will have a different reaction to a parent’s distance. Whether you’re preparing for your first deployment or you’ve […]
October 21, 2022
There is perhaps nothing as scary as a missing child — however, one of the best ways to help a lost child return safely home is […]
October 7, 2022
The last few years have been challenging, stressful, and confusing for many parents—and if you’ve felt anxious and uncertain about the future, trust that you’re not […]
September 30, 2022
Building a responsive community means building a strong foundation that prevents deeper issues from taking root. At One Place, we strive to accomplish this through preventative […]
September 23, 2022
Since the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, child care centers have continued to close at an alarming rate: one-third of all centers have closed and […]
September 16, 2022
You may have heard the terms “parental involvement” and “parental engagement” before—and although you may have a grasp of what each of these concepts includes, the […]
September 9, 2022
Reading is one of the most difficult—and yet one of the most important—skills that your child will learn. To help your young reader become more confident […]
August 26, 2022
Another school year is about to begin. If you’re a military family in Onslow County transitioning to a new school, you’re not alone. Moving to a […]
August 19, 2022
Since opening its doors in 2010, the One Place Child Advocacy Center has served more than 3,100 abused and neglected children and their families. The Child […]
July 29, 2022
One Place provides several early education programs that support children through their first 2,000 days, including Early Head Start, a federally-funded program designed for low-income families. […]
July 22, 2022
Onslow County is home to a number of beautiful outdoor areas—from forests and rivers to beaches and intercoastal waterways. With summer in full swing, it’s time […]
July 15, 2022
Starting kindergarten is always a special occasion—and in the wake of so many school closures during the pandemic, this year will mark an important milestone in […]
July 8, 2022
With summer upon us, it’s the perfect time to encourage your child to get outside and spend some time in nature. According to the American Academy […]
July 1, 2022
Preschool applications are open—and if you’re like many families in Onslow County, your 3- or 4-year-old might be starting preschool in the fall. This is a […]
June 24, 2022
The last thing many of us want to think about are disasters that could impact our families—however, the best way to handle the unexpected is to […]
June 17, 2022
For decades, the benefits of attending preschool have been widely studied by experts—and research has continued to find that preschool not only gives young children a […]
June 10, 2022
For most children, the start of summer means glorious weeks of playing outdoors, attending summer camps, and spending time with friends and family. But for military […]