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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]