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March 10, 2023

Why Reading With Your Child Matters

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 […]
July 15, 2022

Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten? A Short Guide 

Starting kindergarten is always a special occasion—and in the wake of so many school closures during the pandemic, this year will mark an important milestone in […]
December 24, 2021

Half a Million Books Mailed to Local Children

As of December 1, more than 500,000 books have reached over 26,000 children ages 0-5 in Onslow County through One Place’s partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination […]
December 10, 2021

The Best Children’s Books for Gifts

Studies show that the single most significant factor influencing a child’s early educational success is an introduction to books—and being read to at home before beginning […]
June 11, 2021

The Summer Slide

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 […]