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February 11, 2025
Valentine’s Day is here! It’s a day filled with hearts, cupids, and cards. We talk about how much we love and appreciate our family and friends. […]
February 6, 2025
This February we’re taking the month to celebrate Family Support Awareness Month in North Carolina. Founded in 2021, Family Support Awareness Month is a fantastic opportunity […]
February 3, 2025
For some children, experiencing traumatic events during the formative years of childhood can have a profound impact on their life. Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can cause […]
January 31, 2025
The New Year is filled with promise and possibility! We all decide that we will eat better, exercise more, try harder. Sometimes we succeed. Sometimes we […]
January 17, 2025
Human trafficking is a crime that occurs in every corner of the world, and North Carolina is no exception. It impacts thousands of vulnerable individuals, including […]
January 10, 2025
Military families face a distinct set of challenges—from frequent moves to deployments that can disrupt daily life. One of the most critical concerns for many military […]
December 20, 2024
What is child resilience? In our previous two blogs, we unpacked what resilience means for both parents and early childhood educators. Today’s blog takes a deeper […]
December 13, 2024
The air is cooling, and people are rushing! It’s a wonderful time of year for me to talk with you about the gift of reading. But […]
December 6, 2024
The fall and winter seasons can be a hard time to keep children entertained. When temperatures drop and outdoor activities are off the list, cabin fever […]
November 29, 2024
This time of year the leaves are turning colors, the air is cooling, and we all pause to think about what we are thankful for. I […]
November 1, 2024
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
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 18, 2024
For more than 30 years, she kept the secret. Now she is ready to tell anyone who wants to listen. As a child, Noemi Rivera grew […]
October 15, 2024
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
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
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 […]
October 7, 2024
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The US Department of Justice defines domestic violence as “a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used […]
October 4, 2024
As an early childhood educator, you’re likely familiar with the concept of resilience—one of the building blocks of a child’s early social-emotional development. The most common […]
September 27, 2024
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
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 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 […]