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September 22, 2023
This week we’re celebrating Child Passenger Safety Week. To help families and caregivers better understand the importance of car seat safety, we’re sharing several tips and […]
August 18, 2023
As parents and caregivers of children weigh their options for child care in the aftermath of COVID-19, they often find themselves wondering how scarcity impacts their […]
July 22, 2023
At One Place, one of our primary goals is to connect families, educators, and community members with helpful resources to make Onslow County stronger. Through our […]
July 14, 2023
As a parent or caregiver, one of the most important decisions you will make for your young child is choosing a high-quality child care program—and this […]
July 7, 2023
North Carolina is rumored to have an El Niño summer this year, which means temperatures may be far hotter than they normally are. Even though summer […]
June 30, 2023
Military children often face a distinctive set of challenges—including frequent moves and family transitions associated with deployment. Many military families in our community know just how […]
June 16, 2023
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 […]
June 14, 2023
This post is part of a partnership with Elijah Lee, a teen community activist and public speaker, for his insight on the state of youth mental […]
June 9, 2023
Last fall, One Place launched Foundations for Resilience, an exciting program designed to support local nonprofit and for-profit organizations in the Onslow County region and beyond. […]
May 26, 2023
If you’ve been searching for preschools or early childhood education programs for your child, you might have come across a term called “evidence-based curriculum” or “research-based […]
May 5, 2023
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 […]
May 3, 2023
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 14, 2023
For more than 12 years, the One Place Child Advocacy Center has provided hope and healing to children from birth to age 17 who have experienced […]
April 7, 2023
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 31, 2023
It’s Week of the Young Child from April 1st through the 7th and we’re here to share some fun family activities that you can do at […]
March 24, 2023
With the winter blues fading away and spring break plans on the horizon, we’ve prepared a list of some of our favorite ways to spend the […]
March 17, 2023
Did you know there are a number of no cost, state-funded programs in North Carolina designed to support your child’s early education? While many may think […]
March 10, 2023
Reading creates a strong foundation for a child’s lifelong success—particularly during the first five years of their lives. Children who have the most opportunity to interact […]
February 24, 2023
What’s Triple P? If you live in North Carolina, Triple P Positive Parenting Program is a free online program designed to help parents develop skills, strategies, […]
February 10, 2023
Community Partners is a continuing series of profiles of people and organizations serving alongside One Place and its Child Advocacy Center in the fight against child […]
January 27, 2023
Even amidst growing inflation across the country, child care—arguably one of the most significant financial burdens for families—remains unchanged. Over the past year, the American Rescue […]