Our Blog
December 22, 2023
Building strong, resilient communities requires a collaborative effort—and at One Place, connecting community members to critical resources is a core pillar of our mission. One opportunity […]
December 15, 2023
The most wonderful, wintery, wish-filled time of the year!! How many of us are juggling busy schedules, get-togethers, and the ultimate ugly sweaters?! But today, let’s […]
November 21, 2023
This Thanksgiving season, I was thinking about all the ways my kids and I used to make memories. We would cut out colored leaves, “iron” wax […]
October 24, 2023
October. October is for noticing the little things in our lives that make them better. October doesn’t get the fanfare September does with the Back to […]
October 13, 2023
Each month we’re sharing a blog created by our Early Literacy Coordinator, Lisa Davis, focusing on the importance of early literacy, building literacy in your home, […]
October 6, 2023
At One Place, we help early educators discover the tools and resources required to expand your knowledge, strengthen your career, and connect with like-minded peers. Whether […]
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 25, 2023
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
May 31, 2023
The One Place Child Advocacy Center (CAC) is improving services to victims of child abuse and neglect in Onslow County through the upgrade of a piece […]
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 […]
April 21, 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 […]