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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 […]
August 12, 2022
This is part of a continuing series of profiles on people and organizations on the front lines with One Place in protecting and serving children and […]
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 […]
June 3, 2022
With new twists on the course and an enduring commitment to children, the 2022 Guns ‘N’ Hoses golf tournament shattered fund-raising records and left organizers pondering […]
May 27, 2022
If your child shows symptoms of anxiety, they’re not alone: one in every five children will experience some kind of clinical-level anxiety by the time they […]
May 20, 2022
Anxiety is one of the biggest mental health challenges that many children face today. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, one in five children […]
May 13, 2022
It’s Mental Health Awareness Month! Earlier this month, we wrote about children’s mental health —and what it means to nurture your child’s mental health throughout their […]
May 6, 2022
It’s Children’s Mental Health Week and Mental Health Awareness Month and we’re diving deep into early childhood mental health—including what it is, why it matters, and […]
April 29, 2022
For many children, teaching bodily autonomy and boundaries at an early age results in an empowered child—one who feels confident in setting boundaries, saying “no,” and […]
April 27, 2022
Onslow County is home to a number of enjoyable and educational summer camps for children and teens. Although it may feel like summer is still far […]
April 22, 2022
This is part of an ongoing series featuring community members and organizations that partner with One Place and its Child Advocacy Center to fight child abuse. […]
April 15, 2022
Home to two military bases, Onslow County boasts a large military population. In fact, more than 140,000 active duty and military family members reside in the […]