Introduction to Resilience will introduce and define the Resilience Model to participants.  The Introduction will also help participants identify (ACES) Adverse Childhood Experiences and how it affects your general health. The session will direct participants to the professional resources in their community that can aid in building stronger resilience in their personal life, professional life, […]

Come learn about the new child care health consultation services available in New Hanover & Pender Counties. Participants will have the opportunity to meet the new Child Care Health Consultant and discuss training and technical assistance opportunities related to health and safety, including nutrition, physical activity, infectious diseases and more. (NHC/Pender Providers only) Click here to […]

Learn the steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of SIDS. At this training, we will review the Child Care Laws and regulations written on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. 2 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. Click here to register https://www.newhanoverkids.org/community/workshops-training/cpr-first-aid-recertification-in-person-2/ 6:30-8:30 pm, Location: SSPC, Cost: $30, Presenter: Lakeasha Glaspie

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.

Mark your calendars to join us for our contactless drive thru Spotlight on Families Parenting Education drive thru event. The event is in recognition of Family Support Awareness month and will be held on Saturday, February 5th from 9:00am to 12:00pm at Smart Start of Pender County. Each child present from birth-10 years of age […]

Be prepared! Knowing what to do before, during and after an emergency is a critical part of being prepared and may make all the difference when seconds count. 6:30-9:00 pm, Cost $25, 2.5 Credit Hours, Presenter: Candice Dillard

This workshop will help you and others decrease stress and anxiety in your daily activities.  We will use the workbook “The Highway Inside of Me” during the training. I would suggest checking with your facility director for a copy of the workbook. It will be very helpful but is not an urgency. Please contact our […]

Postponed! 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 […]

Participants will learn about infectious disease and how it is spread. They will be taught how to prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases. The importance of immunizations, proper hygiene, and sanitation routines, how to recognize ill children, and when to exclude children from care will also be covered. (Pender & NHC) Must attend […]