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Parenting

Family with newborn infant

Program to Reduce Child Abuse and Neglect Slated for Cumberland County

After nearly two years of planning and research, the Partnership for Children of Cumberland County will begin implementation of a universal home visiting... Continue Reading

Show the Smallest Residents of Fayetteville, “We’ve Got You Covered!”

Donate Diapers at Starbucks® Walter Reed Location Today! 1 in 3 families struggles to afford diapers for their children. The same... Continue Reading

How To Raise a Thankful Child

When my sons were born, my wish for my children was for them to grow into kind, compassionate, contributing, and thankful... Continue Reading

Five Ways to Honor Military Families Throughout the Year

While November is the time to show gratitude, none is more important than giving thanks to military families. Since 1996, November... Continue Reading

Literacy: The Early Years Matter

Reading logs. Computer reading software programs. Prizes. Rewards. Hooked on Phonics. Library programs. Activities. Consequences. These are a few strategies that schools use to encourage students... Continue Reading

Empty swing at a playground. Sad dramatic mood for negative themes such as bullying at school, child abuse, pedophilia, traumatic childhood or kidnap. Seesaw in the background. Old retro vintage feel.

Mass shootings and early childhood trauma share a common thread

A recent LA Times article states, “First, the vast majority of mass shooters in our study experienced early childhood trauma and... Continue Reading

School Attendance Awareness is habit forming! Preschoolers seated on a rug, raising their hands.

School Attendance Awareness Month

September is School Attendance Awareness Month! Regular attendance in the early grades boosts children’s learning, achievement and motivation. Attendance is so... Continue Reading

Office table with Women's View Magazine open to PFC article about Kindergarten Readiness. Also picuted notepad, computer and coffee cup. View from above.

Preparing Children for Kindergarten

Preparing Children for Kindergarten We all want to make sure the children in our lives are happy, healthy and ready to... Continue Reading

Walking to kindergarten

Kindergarten Readiness

Seven Questions to our Kindergarten Readiness Experts 1) What is kindergarten readiness? Kindergarten readiness is the ability for a child to... Continue Reading