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 with costumes to spending time in the neighborhood trick-or-treating, make sure you have a conversation with your child before heading out for the spookiest night of the year. Costume […]
Making the Move: When to Upgrade Your Child to a Booster Seat
As a parent, ensuring the safety and well-being of your child is a top priority—particularly when it comes to the dangers of being a child in a car. Luckily, car seats continue to get safer and child vehicle fatalities are down. With thousands of different car seats on the market, it might be tempting to […]
Early Educator Training at One Place
At One Place, we help early educators discover the tools and resources required to expand your knowledge, strengthen your career, and connect with like-minded peers. Whether you are an early educator in a center or providing home-based care, we provide trainings, technical assistance, early educator advocacy, and other vital resources to support you and the […]
Summer Safety for Children in Onslow County
With rumors of a hot summer ahead, families in Onslow County should be prepared for keeping children safe from heat exhaustion, excessive sun exposure, and some of the hazards that accompany summer fun. From safe swimming protocol to wearing appropriate sunscreen, keep reading for our recommendations to ensure your child’s safety this summer. Stay Safe […]
Keep Your Child Safe at Summer Camp with These Tips
Summer is just around the corner and many parents are considering what summer camps are available and making plans for their children. No matter if you’re selecting a day camp or a sleepaway camp, your child’s safety is most important. So before you hit “register,” set aside time to research your top choices and ensure […]
Unpacking North Carolina School Safety
As more and more incidents of school violence continue to make headlines and cause deep concern among families, teachers, and policymakers, many schools are reassessing their safety and security measures. Many of North Carolina’s violence prevention and response strategies are developed and overseen by the North Carolina Center for Safer Schools, which provides technical assistance, […]
Safe Kids Coalition in Onslow County and How You Can Get Involved
Every year, children across the country are injured from preventable events. Safe Kids is a national organization dedicated to protecting kids from unintentional injuries, providing educational programming to reduce traffic injuries, drownings, falls, burns, and other tragedies. Onslow County has a Safe Kids chapter that supports families in our community with car seat installation, car-seat […]
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 to work together as a community. In the case of a lost child, we’ve compiled a helpful checklist of everything you should do. The First 24 Hours Call law […]