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During sleep, your body releases growth hormone, which supports muscle repair and tissue healing. Your immune system also produces proteins called cytokines that help your body respond to infection and inflammation. Hormones that regulate hunger and fullness are also balanced during sleep. When we don't get enough quality sleep, we may feel irritable, anxious, or over- whelmed. It can become harder to con- centrate, remember information, make decisions, and manage stress. Over time, poor sleep can also affect heart health, blood sugar, immune function, and mental wellness. Most adults need 7–9 hours of sleep each night. Try keeping a consistent sleep schedule, creating a re- laxing bedtime routine, limiting caffeine later in the day, and giving yourself time to unwind. Your body is doing important work while you sleep! Why Join the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce? The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce is where business, community, and opportunity come together. For more than a century, we have been the trusted voice for businesses of every size, working to create a stronger economy and a higher quality of life throughout Wayne County. Our goal is simple: to equip, engage, and elevate every voice by providing the connections, resources, and advocacy businesses need to thrive. Membership connects you to a powerful network of business leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, elected officials, military partners, and community champions who are committed to one another's success. From signature events like Fireworks Over Wayne, the Wayne County Christmas Parade, AG Week, the FORWARD Summit, Wake Up Wayne, Eggs & Issues, ribbon cuttings, leadership programs, and advocacy initiatives, the Chamber creates meaningful opportunities to build relationships, increase visibility, and grow your business. We proudly champion workforce development through partnerships with Wayne Community College, the University of Mount Olive, local school systems, and industry while standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Seymour Johnson Air Force Base and the military families who are vital to our communi- ty's success. Our committees, ambassadors, and volunteers work year-round to strengthen local businesses, celebrate achievements, and advance the issues that matter most. When you invest in the Wayne County Chamber, you are investing in a vibrant future where businesses prosper, partner- ships flourish, and our entire community succeeds. Together, we are shaping business, strengthening community, and building a brighter tomorrow. We are glad you are here. If you would like additional information about the Wayne County Chamber, please email Todd at toddw@waynecountycham- ber.com or call at 919-734-2241. Mental Health and Young Children By Valerie Wallace Mental health is important for everyone, even very young children. Children from birth to age five are learning so much about themselves and the world around them. They are learning how to express their feelings, get along with others, handle changes, and communicate what they need. Having good men- tal health helps children feel safe, loved, and ready to learn. Young children can have mental health struggles, but they may not know how to tell us what they are feeling. Instead, they often show us through their behavior. A child who is having a hard time might have a lot of tantrums, become aggressive, seem very sad or worried, have trouble sleeping, or suddenly act differently than usual. At the same time, we must remember that young chil- dren are still learning how to handle big emotions. Tantrums, crying, getting frustrated, and having trouble sharing can all be normal parts of growing up. What is important is paying attention when a behavior happens often, becomes very intense, or starts affecting the child's everyday life. Parents, caregivers, and educators can do a lot to support a child's mental health. Giving children love, at- tention, predictable routines, and a safe, nurturing environment to express their feelings can help children feel secure and make a big difference. We can also help children learn words for their emotions by saying things like, "You look sad," or "I can see that you're frustrated." When we take children's feelings seriously and help them work through their emotions, we are teaching skills they can use as they grow. Supporting mental health in the early years can help children feel confident, develop healthy coping skills, and learn how to handle life's challenges. Rest and Recharge By Jessica Daly Bringing 4-H To Your Home! ByJessica Hamilton Empowering the next generation starts right at the kitchen table. Each month, our local 4-H program shares a new at-home activity designed to build confidence, leadership, and practical life skills in local youth. Clip this column, gather your supplies, and start creating together today! Popsicle Paddle Boat: Build a self-propelling toy boat using popsicle sticks, a rubber band, and a plastic bottle cap. Youth learn the physics of potential energy and surface tension while testing it out in a bathtub or sink. Supplies: 4 popsicle sticks, 1 rubber band, 1 plastic bottle cap, glue, waterproof tape. Step 1: Glue two popsicle sticks together side-by- side to create a sturdy left pontoon. Repeat this step with the remaining two sticks to create a matching right pontoon. Step 2: Secure the bot- tle cap face-up near the front of the pontoons using waterproof tape to act as a decorative pilot seat. Step 3: Stretch a rubber band hori- zontally across the rear end of both pontoons. Cut a small, flat piece of plastic from a recycled jug, slide it into the center of the rubber band, and wind it backward tightly to store kinetic energy before placing it in water. We would love to see your creations! Tag us on Facebook, Wayne County 4-H, NC Cooperative Extension. If you would like more information on how to get involved with Wayne County 4-H, visit our website: https://wayne.ces.ncsu.edu/4-h-youth-de- velopment/ or email Jessica Hamilton, 4-H Agent, at jessica.hamilton@waynegov.com 803 HARRIS ST. GOLDSBORO NC 27530 Church FIRST AFRICAN BAPTIST Encouraging Hearts, Changing Lives, Saving Souls Pastor REV. DR. LOUIS LEIGH,JR Worship Service: Sundays at 11:00 AM Bible Study Wednesdays 12N