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October 4, 2024

Building a Foundation for Resilience: What Early Educators Should Know 

As an early childhood educator, you’re likely familiar with the concept of resilience—one of the building blocks of a child’s early social-emotional development.  The most common […]
September 27, 2024

What’s the most important reason to read aloud?

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 […]
September 19, 2024

The One Place Child Advocacy Center: What is Justice?

Justice and Healing at One Place Child Advocacy Center  Justice is a complex concept, often defined in terms of legal outcomes and courtroom victories. However, at […]
September 12, 2024

Netalia’s Story-From Head Start Student to Early Head Start Staff Member

Netalia Dunn’s story begins in small classroom huts behind Richlands Elementary School, in Onslow County, North Carolina. This is where she first entered the world of […]
August 26, 2024

Busy! Bedtime! Books!

It’s back to school time! Getting up early, rushing for the bus, new schedules, busy days, getting to bed late…We all know what it’s like when […]
August 16, 2024

How Early Head Start Supports Healthy Children: Health Services Advisory Committee

Your child’s earliest experiences mold and shape their developing brain—and physical, mental, and emotional health play a key role in laying the foundation for long-term well-being […]
August 8, 2024

Coping with Separation Anxiety: Tips for Parents

Separation anxiety commonly impacts many babies and toddlers—and it can be heart-wrenching for a parent. If your child cries or clings to you as you try […]
July 30, 2024

Find the Best Back-to-School Routine for Your Child

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 […]
July 23, 2024

The Economics of Child Care

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

16 Years of Diamonds & Denim: A Celebration of Community and Commitment

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

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 […]
June 26, 2024

Beat the Summer Heat with Fun Indoor Activities for Your Child

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

Reading Aloud

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

Ending Child Abuse and Neglect: Blog Roundup

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

Ending Child Abuse and Neglect: One Place’s Strategies

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

Is Reading a Book Just Reading a Book?

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

Child Abuse Prevention Month: How Early Childhood Educators Can Help Prevent Child Abuse

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

Preventing Child Abuse Through Safe, Nurturing Child-Adult Relationships

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

Week of the Young Child 2024-Family Friday

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

Child Abuse Prevention Month: How You Can Help Prevent Child Abuse in Onslow County

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

Week of the Young Child 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 […]