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September 17, 2025
Just those two words! Think about how much time, effort, imagination, and power comes with them. When we were growing up ourselves, we spent time thinking about all […]
September 15, 2025
*Information and content provided by The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children* As children head back to school, online safety matters more than ever. The […]
August 28, 2025
Whenever something unthinkable or unexplainable happens in the world, it can be difficult as a parent to find the right words to discuss the events with […]
August 22, 2025
With a new school year right around the corner, it’s a great time for your family to establish some new–and tried and true–reading routines! We know […]
July 25, 2025
Have you heard about the Summer Slide? No, it’s not the latest backyard toy or a new line dance! It’s the term used to describe the […]
July 18, 2025
Preschool applications are open—and if you’re like many families in Onslow County, your 3- or 4-year-old might be starting preschool in the fall. This is a […]
July 8, 2025
In today’s hyper-connected world, tragic events—whether natural disasters, violence, or global crises—can reach children quickly through television, social media, or conversations at school. As a parent […]
June 27, 2025
This summer, North Carolina is expected to have hot temperatures, high humidity, and thunderstorms. Even though summer is often the ideal time to play outdoors, prepare […]
June 2, 2025
The last thing many of us want to think about are disasters that could impact our families—however, the best way to handle the unexpected is to […]
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 […]