April 11, 2025
It’s been a fun-filled week celebrating early learning, young children, their teachers, families, and the community with hands-on collaborative activities encouraging movement and healthy lifestyles through […]
March 21, 2025
Every year March reminds me about the beauty and messiness of growth! How the little things all come together to create what we need to grow. […]
March 7, 2025
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”-Dr. Seuss This week, we celebrated […]
February 23, 2025
Family Support Awareness month celebrates ways in which family support services such as home visitation and parent education can strengthen the Five Protective Factors for children […]
February 11, 2025
Valentine’s Day is here! It’s a day filled with hearts, cupids, and cards. We talk about how much we love and appreciate our family and friends. […]
February 6, 2025
This February we’re taking the month to celebrate Family Support Awareness Month in North Carolina. Founded in 2021, Family Support Awareness Month is a fantastic opportunity […]
February 3, 2025
For some children, experiencing traumatic events during the formative years of childhood can have a profound impact on their life. Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can cause […]
January 10, 2025
Military families face a distinct set of challenges—from frequent moves to deployments that can disrupt daily life. One of the most critical concerns for many military […]
December 13, 2024
The air is cooling, and people are rushing! It’s a wonderful time of year for me to talk with you about the gift of reading. But […]
December 6, 2024
The fall and winter seasons can be a hard time to keep children entertained. When temperatures drop and outdoor activities are off the list, cabin fever […]
November 29, 2024
This time of year the leaves are turning colors, the air is cooling, and we all pause to think about what we are thankful for. I […]
November 1, 2024
While parenting is one of the most joyful and transformative times in life, it comes with a unique—and often overwhelming—set of challenges and stressors. Building your […]
October 25, 2024
The hot, humid summer is behind us. It’s the perfect time for some outdoor learning! So now that the air is getting crisp and the leaves […]
October 11, 2024
The One Place Child Advocacy Center (CAC) provides multidisciplinary services to children from birth to age 17 who have experienced abuse, neglect, or violence. At the […]
October 7, 2024
Communities across the state of North Carolina are facing numerous challenges in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Many have been without power for an extended period […]
September 27, 2024
A couple of years ago, I read a book by Sarah Mackenzie entitled “The Read Aloud Handbook-Making Meaningful and Lasting Connections with Your Kids” and I […]
September 19, 2024
Justice and Healing at One Place Child Advocacy Center Justice is a complex concept, often defined in terms of legal outcomes and courtroom victories. However, at […]
September 12, 2024
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 […]
August 26, 2024
It’s back to school time! Getting up early, rushing for the bus, new schedules, busy days, getting to bed late…We all know what it’s like when […]
August 16, 2024
Your child’s earliest experiences mold and shape their developing brain—and physical, mental, and emotional health play a key role in laying the foundation for long-term well-being […]
July 30, 2024
For both parents and children alike, having a series of patterns or routines performed daily can feel grounding and comforting—particularly as you’re preparing for your child […]