Circle of Parents® provides a friendly, supportive environment led by parents and other caregivers to discuss the joys and challenges of raising children who have special needs – whether that is medical, emotional, or developmental or behavioral. It’s a place where to find and share support. Meetings are each Tuesday evening from 5:30-7:30. We seek volunteers […]
Circle of Parents Volunteer Activities
December 18th, 2018
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Meet Smart Start of New Hanover County
November 7th, 2018
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Tagged Early Childhood Family Festival, Smart Start of New Hanover County
… preparing our children for success in schools By Local Shout – March 2, 2017 (source) The staff of Smart Start of New Hanover County. WILMINGTON — There are only about 2,000 days between the time a baby is born and when that child begins kindergarten, and experiences during that time have a lasting impact on later learning, […]
Early Childhood Family Festival is This Saturday!
October 30th, 2018
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Tagged Early Childhood Family Festival, Family Festival, Free Activities, Smart Start
We are looking forward to another fun and free community event! Smart Start of New Hanover County will hold its annual Early Childhood Family Festival on November 3, 2018 from 10am until 1pm. With activities and vendors providing hands-on experiences for children ages 5 and under, the event will take place in the parking lot […]
Smart Start of NHC & Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Krista Turner discusses how Smart Start of New Hanover County partners with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to bring books to 6,000 young children in our community!
NC Employers and Employees Agree on Benefits of Family Friendly Workplaces
February 7th, 2018
Posted in Community
Family Forward NC’s research explores benefits and challenges of family-friendly policies Employers and employees believe family-friendly practices help businesses attract and retain talent—and keep companies strong, according to findings released today by the NC Early Childhood Foundation (NCECF). The research is part of a new initiative, Family Forward NC, to improve children’s health […]
First 2000 Days Summit Scheduled!
February 1st, 2018
Posted in Community
Thanks to Star News Media for helping us promote the upcoming summit! So far we have 140 registered, but there is still room to attend if you are interested http://www.starnewsonline.com/entertainmentlife/20180122/first-2000-days-summit-scheduled
Smart Start’s Early Childhood Family Festival
September 22nd, 2015
Posted in Community
Come join us Saturday, November 7th 9am-1pm for story time, art & sensory activities and so much more!
Obesity Prevention Coalition to Focus on Drinking Water
July 23rd, 2015
Posted in Community, Press Release
Obesity Prevention Coalition to Focus on Drinking Water Coalition works to get New Hanover County to “Rethink their Drink” Contacts: Angela Clinton, New Hanover County Health Department Health Promotion Supervisor, (910)798-6548 Tamlyn Shields, UNCW School of Health and Applied Human Sciences Lecturer, (910) 962-7964 Mebane Boyd, Smart Start of New Hanover County, Family and […]
Local Parks
June 26th, 2015
Posted in Community, WEE LIVE FIT
Featured New Hanover County Park of the Month: Ann McCrary Park Location: 4000 Randall Parkway. Wilmington, NC 28403 This 42 acre park offers an open space, shelters, picnic areas, and ample areas for you and your children to enjoy. Learn more about other New Hanover County Parks
