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July 23, 2024
According to a recent study released by the NC Chamber of Commerce Foundation, gaps in child care are driving parents out of the workforce, reducing tax […]
July 19, 2024
Since 2009, Diamonds & Denim has stood as a beacon of hope and support for One Place. As we mark the 16th anniversary of this event, […]
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 […]
June 26, 2024
This summer North Carolina is expected to have hot temperatures, high humidity, and thunderstorms. The Farmer’s Almanac predicts several “hot spells” in July and August where […]
May 17, 2024
We talk a lot about reading aloud! We all know how important it is. So we try. Let’s examine a few possible story times that we’ve […]
May 3, 2024
While Child Abuse Prevention Month has come to an end, the work continues at One Place. We’re working to end child abuse and neglect every month. […]
April 26, 2024
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month—and throughout the month, we’ve shared insights on different ways to help prevent child abuse and neglect. Today, we’re highlighting One […]
April 24, 2024
Books! We’ve shared a few messages now about books-reading aloud with your child, building a home library, using conversation to develop language…. All of those benefits seem […]
April 19, 2024
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month—and throughout the month, we’re sharing insights on different ways to help prevent child abuse and neglect. Today, we’re highlighting the […]
April 17, 2024
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month—and as part of our mission to end child abuse in Onslow County, we’re sharing tips and education on the many […]
April 12, 2024
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 […]
April 9, 2024
The future of North Carolina depends on the healthy development of the next generation. Our state—and our neighborhoods—will thrive when we invest in fostering safe, strong, […]
April 5, 2024
It’s Week of the Young Child from April 6th through the 12th and we’re here to share some fun family activities that you can do at […]
March 29, 2024
Resilience has become a “hot button” element of ensuring survival, well-being, and success in many spheres of modern life—individuals and families, business and industry, faith, personal […]
March 22, 2024
Brains are built, not born. What happens in children’s early years sets the foundation for all the years that follow. Child development is a dynamic, interactive […]
March 15, 2024
One Place is excited to share that Bethany Esau, Child Care Resource & Referral Coordinator, has been chosen as a Rootle Ambassador by PBS North Carolina. […]
March 1, 2024
Wondering how to spend spring break in Onslow County? We’ve prepared a list of some of our favorite free—and low-cost—spring break staycation ideas for families. Whether […]
February 27, 2024
We talk a lot about the importance of early literacy, daily book reading, and book sharing routines. But this month, I thought we could ADD to […]
February 23, 2024
For children and teens, Onslow County is home to several fun and educational summer camps. Even though summer may seem far away, now is the perfect […]
February 16, 2024
This February we’re taking the month to celebrate Family Support Awareness Month in North Carolina. Founded just three years ago in 2021, Family Support Awareness Month […]
February 9, 2024
Happy Valentine’s Day from One Place! No matter how you’re celebrating the holiday, spending quality time with your child is one of the best ways to […]