Participants will learn the definitions of Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma (SBS/AHT) and how this type of abuse effects a young child. They will learn about early brain development, infant crying, and prevention of SBS/AHT. The training also provides guidance on how to recognize, respond to, and report SBS/AHT. *Must attend both sessions to receive […]

Smart Start of Pender County, Inc. will hold an Executive Committee meeting on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 11:00 AM. The meeting will be held as a virtual meeting on the Zoom platform. Attendees will be able to call in or connect online by Zoom. Please contact Connie Carr-Costin at (910) 259-9978 or ccarr-costin@pender4kids.com for […]

With the exception of holiday weekends, our Resource Library is open 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM the 1st Saturday of every month. For more information, contact us at 259-9978, Extension 27.

This training will help us to recognize uses for environmental print and literacy opportunities in our everyday environment. We will also discuss ways to support emerging language and literacy skills. 6:30 pm- 8:00 pm, Cost: $10, 1.5 Credit hours, Presenters: Angel Parker and Candice Dillard

Join us as we discuss ways to safely and properly transport children. We will also review Covid-19 guidelines, identify the different types of car seats, who should ride in them and review basic installation procedures. 6:30-8:00 pm, Cost $10, 1.5 Credit Hours, Presenters: Shelly Martin and Candice Dillard

This training teaches early childhood educators and others how to respond to and manage illness and injuries in a child or infant during the first few minutes until professional help arrives. Registration is for participants with a current certification from an authorized organization. Cost $30 Click here to register https://www.newhanoverkids.org/community/workshops-training/cpr-first-aid-at-smart-start-pender-county-recertification-in-person/ 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm, Cost: […]

Part 2 Building Resilience for Parents, Grandparents, Foster parents and other Support Persons Virtual Training This workshop will help participants decrease stress and anxiety in their daily activities. We will use the workbook “The Highway Inside of Me” during the training. Please pick up this book at our agency following completion of Introduction to Resilience. […]

Baby teeth are important! Beginning when the first tooth emerges, child care administrators, caregivers, educators, and staff play an important role in young children’s oral health. Hear the latest on early childhood oral health – everything from national statistics to policies of the American Academy of Pediatrics and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. If you […]

FLIP-It is a strategy anyone can use to address a challenging behavior. It is a simple, kind, strength based, common sense and effective four-step process embodied in the FLIP IT mnemonic: F- Feelings, L- Limits, I- Inquiries and P- Prompts. FLIP IT transforms best practice into a strategy that is easy to remember, applicable in […]