Terrie Hess Child Advocacy Center Parenting

06/12/2026

This mom obviously cared about her baby but didn't get the help she needed for her substance use while she was pregnant. Rowan County is fortunate to partner with the SUN Clinic at Cabarrus Health Alliance for moms-to-be in the same situation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8s-T3isn33c&t=136s
Kudos to ZERO TO THREE for highlighting the need for treatment

Now a Parent Leader with Safe Babies, Lindsay works to get parents ...

06/08/2026

Grandparents raising grandchildren have unique needs, but we'd like to hear what they think they need, and their priorities. Please take this survey if it applies to you, or share this with your Community Contacts who may be, or know of, Rowan County Grandparents raising their Grandchildren: https://form.jotform.com/261585894642067

06/04/2026

Please share widely to ensure that no child goes hungry over the summer break from school lunches

06/04/2026

Need easy ways to encourage children to love reading and learning? This will definitely help! https://www.readersarebuilt.org/ Kudos to the NC Early Childhood Foundation for putting this together and sharing

Reading isn’t learned only at school. Readers Are Built everywhere, everyday.

06/03/2026

All children need to learn (and practice!) ways to calm themselves when they get upset. Telling a child "Calm down" doesn't tell them how. The children's session of this program promises to be a game-changer for families!

🧠💙 Strong families build strong communities!

Join the Dixonville Community Foundation for the first session of the Family Community Connection Program Mental Health Series on Thursday, June 11, 2026.

Enjoy dinner beginning at 5:30 PM while adults and youth participate in meaningful conversations focused on emotional wellness, healthy thinking, anger management, and positive decision-making.

✨ Adult Session: Reframing Negative Thoughts with Dr. Amity Pope
✨ Youth Session: Managing Anger / Healthy Decisions with Dr. Yolanda Byrd
📍 400 S. Long Street, Salisbury, NC
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register or call 704-633-2818 for more information.

Let’s come together to support healthier minds, stronger families, and a more connected community.

06/02/2026

Q: When is it NOT okay to offer a child a reward?
A: To Stop doing something bad (this is a bribe).
B: For doing something they already like doing.
Why?
Children are naturally motivated to learn and to feel good when they are being helpful and developing skills. Offering rewards at this point shifts the child's focus from feeling good about what they are doing to the payoff from someone else for doing it. This actually backfires; it is less likely that the child will continue to do what they used to enjoy doing.

06/01/2026

Big Show: Rowan Wild, RPL Headquarters, East, South, and West, June 1 through June 4

Learn basic natural history and species adaptations with Rowan Wild! Questions? 704-216-8258.

06/01/2026

Livingstone College sent representatives to Finland to learn what makes their childcare centers so good. Their secret? Children are outside 80% of every day, regardless of the weather! So much brain development happens naturally when children are encouraged to be curious, to explore, and to love learning, and it fosters a mindset of curiosity that can last a lifetime.

As I watch my son and his friend ride off on their mountain bikes in the pouring rain, I'm reminded of this powerful quote by Nicolette Sowder ().

Teaching kids to embrace every kind of weather is one of the greatest gifts we can give them.

Learning the run of a rainy day helps kids grow resilient, adaptable, and open to finding beauty anywhere!

Who would want to stay indoors when there are puddles to jump in, mud to squelch, and wind to blow our bad moods away?

05/26/2026

Being pregnant, especially the first time, can be exciting but scary. Using substances adds a layer of complexity. The Suda Institute's SUN Clinic helps women manage addiction during pregnancy to assure a healthy childbirth and postpartum. You can help by bidding on a wonderful item up for grabs in their silent auction:

By Suda Institute

04/28/2026

Everyone feels angry at some point. It's normal, and signals a deeper need. How we handle it, and how we teach children to, matters. When you have a minute, this is a great read:

With some help and awareness, children can channel anger into clarity, caring, and action.