Summer programs for homeschool kids offered at library
At the library, we understand how challenging it can be for homeschool families to find fun, enriching activities for the kids. That’s why we are so excited to tell you about the programs and resources offered by Cumberland County Public Library just for homeschoolers. Do you want your kids to learn about science and technology?…
Samaritan’s Purse’s Operation Christmas Child opens drop-off sites for donations until Nov. 20
Just in time for the holiday season, Operation Christmas Child opened its drop-off sites for this year’s donations, prepared and received in shoeboxes with faith-based messages. The project …
Crisis in children’s mental health takes a heavy toll in rural southeastern N.C.
A 9-year-old girl who spent four months last year inside the Columbus County hospital’s emergency department lashed out at nurses and clawed at the drywall. She wasn’t allowed to use a fork over fears she would use it as a weapon. …
Cliffdale Regional Library to host second annual trunk-or-treat on Halloween
In 2022, Cliffdale Regional Library hosted its first trunk-or-treat. Feedback was positive, and families really appreciated having a safe place with free activities to bring their kids.
Library issues challenge to youngest visitors: Read 1,000 books before kindergarten
How many books have you read this year? Parents and caregivers of infants, toddlers and preschoolers may find the answer is higher than they think. Families can read more than 1,000 books in three years, if they read just one book per day with a child.
Guest column: Doing better for our future starts at birth
We have all heard the adage, “I want ‘better’ for my children.’ With 20 years of evidence-based research, the Family Connects International program has proven to provide that “better” for children, families and communities.
Fire Department to celebrate Sparky’s birthday with fun at Honeycutt Park
The Fayetteville Fire Department will celebrate Sparky’s birthday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Honeycutt Park. Activities for all ages will include story time with Sparky, a bounce house, face painting and live music.
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Fort Bragg library celebrates Pi Day with dog cuddles, stories for children
Fort Bragg’s Throckmorton Library went to the dogs Tuesday — but in a good way. Children and their parents celebrated National Pi Day with dog cuddles, dog-themed stories and songs, a …
Fort Bragg, Cumberland health department team to open WIC clinic on post
A satellite clinic for the Women, Infants and Children program opened this week on Fort Bragg, according to a Cumberland County news release.
After decades in business, Fleishman’s Tiny Town moving to Highland Centre
Michael Fleishman says he thinks his mother and father would be glad that their family is carrying on what they started. Their legacy lives on. Fleishman’s Tiny Town, the children’s boutique off Fort Bragg Road, is now serving third- and fourth-generation customers. Fleishman and his two sisters, Marcie Justice and Minda Fleishman, will soon be…
Library’s Storytelling Festival moves to ‘Rhythm of a Story’
Music has always played a major role in my life. I grew up listening to music, singing in choirs and dancing to all kinds of beats. One of my favorite artists was Michael Jackson, who captivated me with his unique voice, smooth dance moves and the ability to tell stories through music and movement.
Story times are safe spaces for building social skills and structure
The past few years have been difficult for everyone, including the young children in our communities. Children who have just entered formal education or are about to begin school face unprecedented obstacles in socializing and structure because of recent global events that made social distancing the norm.
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