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May 16, 2025
Helping children build a vocabulary about how they feel has a tremendous impact on their entire lives. As a parent or caregiver, you can integrate learning […]
May 2, 2025
4 Tips for Choosing a Safe, High-Quality Child Care Program in Onslow County As a parent, one of the biggest and most important decisions you’ll make […]
March 28, 2025
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 […]
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 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 20, 2024
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 […]
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 18, 2024
For more than 30 years, she kept the secret. Now she is ready to tell anyone who wants to listen. As a child, Noemi Rivera grew […]
October 15, 2024
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 […]
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 […]
October 7, 2024
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The US Department of Justice defines domestic violence as “a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used […]
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 […]
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 […]
June 27, 2024
It’s not the FUN slides we associate with summer. No backyard slide with your dump truck rumbling down. Not a nice, tall, park slide to squeal […]