One Place First 2,000 Days Series: Unpacking Early Learning and Neurological Development
For years, researchers have believed that the first 2,000 days—or five years—of a child’s life have a long-lasting impact on the trajectory of their life. Today, scientific brain research finds […]
Yes, Your Child Is Learning Through Play. Here’s How.
Walk into any preschool classroom in North Carolina and you’ll likely be greeted with children playing together or interacting with early childhood educators. While many of us might hold the […]
Building a Foundation for Resilience: Child Edition
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 look at the four […]
Netalia’s Story-From Head Start Student to Early Head Start Staff Member
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 Head Start as a […]
Are Brains Built or Born?
Brains are built, not born. What happens in children’s early years sets the foundation for all the years that follow. Child development is a dynamic, interactive process that is not […]
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 provider can be overwhelming. […]