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February 24, 2023

The Triple P Parenting Program, Explained

What’s Triple P? If you live in North Carolina, Triple P Positive Parenting Program is a free online program designed to help parents develop skills, strategies, […]
February 22, 2023

How To Apply for an Early Childhood Program in Onslow County (New App Process!) 

 One Place now offers a one-stop application process in partnership with Onslow County Schools. This is an exciting step forward in creating an easier, more efficient, […]
February 17, 2023

First 2,000 Days Series: Creating Trauma-Informed Classrooms and Centers 

Many early childhood educators encounter young children on a daily basis who have experienced trauma. As more and more research has become available on adverse childhood […]
February 10, 2023

Hardison Offers Respected Voice in Defense of Onslow’s Children

Community Partners is a continuing series of profiles of people and organizations serving alongside One Place and its Child Advocacy Center in the fight against child […]
January 27, 2023

Increasing the Supply of Child Care: Policy Recommendations 

Even amidst growing inflation across the country, child care—arguably one of the most significant financial burdens for families—remains unchanged. Over the past year, the American Rescue […]
January 20, 2023

Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) and Why It Matters 

Whether you’re moving to Onslow County for the first time or you’re weighing your options for your child, the process of finding a high-quality child care […]
January 13, 2023

Retired Onslow detective had key role in success of the CAC

Community Partners is a continuing series of profiles of people and organizations serving alongside One Place and its Child Advocacy Center in the fight against child […]
January 6, 2023

Update: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds and Early Childhood Education

More than a year ago, the White House announced the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Child Care Stabilization program, a federal aid package designed to enable more […]
December 30, 2022

End of Year Blog Recap: 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 23, 2022

Child Care Workers are Leaving the Workforce. How Do We Bring Them Back? 

Many early childhood educators—the individuals responsible for making employment possible for most parents—are leaving the workforce for good. Low pay, demanding work, and a lack of […]
December 9, 2022

Navy Respite Care in Onslow County

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 25, 2022

Why Child Care Drives Businesses Forward

For decades, most businesses have created a sharp separation between the personal and the professional. However in recent years—particularly since COVID—more and more businesses have seen […]
November 11, 2022

Military Family Blog Roundup

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

Get to Know Your 3-Year-Old 

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

A Guide to Parenting During Deployment 

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

Checklist: What You Should Do When a Child Goes Missing

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

5 Ways to Cope with Anxiety as a Parent

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 Responsive Communities 

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

Child Care Centers are Closing: Unpacking the Reasons 

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 9, 2022

4 Ways to Help Your Child Read at Home 

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 […]