Inside the Child’s Mind
By Madison Ahles, School-Based Mental Health Therapist at Fruitville Elementary (originally published as a Sarasota County Schools blog) Screaming, crying, whining, eye rolling, hitting, ... continue reading
In the News
Why I chose my children’s mental health over Covid-19 risks at daycare
By Merab Favorite (originally posted in Sarasota/Manatee Mom Blog) The decision to send my children back to daycare wasn’t an easy one. I knew ... continue reading
Shea: Good census count critical to early childhood funding
By Kathryn Shea, President and CEO (This editorial originally appeared in the Herald Tribune on May 26, 2020) Leaders of the Florida Center for ... continue reading
Coffee with Consultants: A weekly advice vlog for parents
By Starfish Academy Social-Emotional Consultants Stephanie Essex & Yang Sandoval As a new mom, Yang Sandoval, a social-emotional counselor at Starfish Academy was having ... continue reading
Managing Meltdowns with Mindfulness During Covid-19
By Monica Mehserle, School-Based Therapist at Lamarque Elementary School We went from doing it all – dropping our kids off at school and picking ... continue reading
Being a “Good Enough” Parent During COVID-19
By Jennifer Gravesen, School-Based Therapist at Glenallen Elementary Many parents across the globe are under a great deal of stress due to the ramifications ... continue reading
The Giving Challenge Provides Opportunity for Support at time of Greatest Need
By Jeff Woodin, Chairman of the Board of Directors These times are like none we have ever experienced before. For many, the Covid-19 restrictions ... continue reading
2020 Champions for Children Celebration: A Virtual Event
Welcome to the 2020 Champions for Children Celebration: A Virtual Event CLICK HERE to view the event program. Please join us ... continue reading
Helping your child and family navigate COVID-19
Staff Report As we move from our normal daily routines into uncharted territory, The Florida Center for Early Childhood encourages families to view the ... continue reading
How the Coronavirus is impacting our services
Staff Report Like much of the rest of the world, The Florida Center for Early Childhood is navigating obstacles associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. ... continue reading