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 that environmental stress and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)—even among infants and toddlers—can interfere with the healthy development of neural connections inside the brain which are […]
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 preconceived notion that children learn through worksheets or time spent at a desk, in preschool, the opposite is true. The very act of playing provides […]
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 key factors that contribute to building resilience in children at a young age—and different activities parents, caregivers, and educators can use to support early childhood […]
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 bright-eyed three-year-old. It was more than just an early education experience for Netalia—it was the foundation of a journey that would come full circle during […]
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 predetermined. It occurs in the context of relationships, experiences and environments. That’s because as Harvard University pediatrician Jack Shonkoff says, “brains are built not born.” […]
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. One Place offers Child Care Resource & Referrals (CCR&R) to help your family navigate your options and select a safe, trustworthy, and nurturing program to […]