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Champions come in many forms. We are so excited for the opportunity presented by The Louis & Gloria Flanzer Trust – so EVERYONE can ... continue reading
A 2020 Resolution You Can Keep
By Chief Development Officer Kristen Theisen The start of a new year is always a popular time to take a step back and reflect ... continue reading
The ABCs of Social-Emotional Development
by Guest Columnist Sandy Chase The Florida Center for Early Childhood helps bolster healthy development of infants six weeks old through eight years old. ... continue reading
Gifts That Make Sense for Kids (and Won’t Thin Your Wallet)
By Guest Columnist Alice Jonas Shopping for kids can get expensive fast. On average, American households spend around $700 on stuff for under the ... continue reading
Strategies for Fostering Grateful Children
by Guest Columnist Sandy Chase Gifts abound during the holiday season. But are our children grateful? More important, what strategies can parents and/or teachers ... continue reading
How School-Based Therapy is Destigmatizing Mental Health
“My family thinks I’m crazy … is there something wrong with me?” In-school mental health counseling is helping to normalize mental wellness. This is ... continue reading
Safe Tips for Trick or Treating That Every Parent Should Know
By Lisiane Jimenez, M.A., School-Based Mental Health Therapist As a school-based mental health therapist and the mother of two teenagers, I have put a ... continue reading
A Day in the Life of a Family Support Worker
By Merab-Michal Favorite, Marketing and Development Manager Meagan pulls her minivan up to a small white house with peeling paint and a dilapidated car ... continue reading
Is it Autism, Prenatal Substance Exposure, Genetics, or All of the Above?
By Kathryn Shea, President and CEO of the Florida Center for Early Childhood At The Florida Center, we are witnessing a growing number of ... continue reading
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: a Prevalent and Invisible Disability
by Sandy Chase, guest blogger A mother holds her child who was diagnosed with FASD at The Florida Center for Early Childhood. Knowing about ... continue reading