Florida Center for Early Childhood

For young children, behavior is communication that’s used to meet needs. It’s how they let you know they either want something or want to ... continue reading

Let’s talk about the differences between preschool and daycare centers. They both provide licensed and high-quality care for children, but there are some distinct ... continue reading

Childhood anxiety is a common yet often misunderstood condition that affects many children today. It’s essential for parents, caregivers, and educators to recognize the ... continue reading

Have you ever heard that playing games with emotions can actually be a good thing? For instance, playing games with emotions like anger can ... continue reading

Stephanie Fiterman, a mental health therapist at The Florida Center for Early Childhood, uses toys from her own childhood to reach children through mental ... continue reading

In this episode of Coffee with the Consultants, therapists address teaching your child empathy. Mental health counselors Stephanie Essex, Michele Duss interview guest Linda ... continue reading

February 17, 2022, is National Random Acts of Kindness Day, and in honor of that observance, I wanted to tell you why kindness counts ... continue reading

  About us:   The Florida Center for Early Childhood has been the leading provider of therapeutic services, early education, and healthy development for ... continue reading

By Yang Sandoval, RSW, School-Based Mental Health Therapist It only took one child in need to change my life trajectory. When I was younger, ... continue reading

Sent to staff on 6/12/2020 Dear Florida Center Family, I want to reach out to all of you at this very difficult time in ... continue reading