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From Compromise to Connection

As a parent, I went from compromise to connection with my adopted son. When I brought him home from the hospital, I was under ... continue reading

Is it Baby Blues or Postpartum Depression?

Is it Baby Blues or Postpartum Depression? One in 7 mothers and 1 in 10 fathers experience peripartum depression, also known as postpartum depression, ... continue reading

How to validate your child’s feelings AND set limits for behavior at the same time!

Ever wonder how to validate your child’s feelings AND set limits for behavior at the same time? Now you can, by following three simple ... continue reading

How to avoid sensory overload in children during the holidays

All the things we love about the holiday season like lights, events, visitors, and travel can also spark sensory overload in children. In this ... continue reading

34th Annual Winter Gala: Lighting The Way

We are pleased to report that our 34th Annual Winter Gala: Lighting the Way was a huge success! Thanks to our supporters, we raised ... continue reading

The Importance of Celebrating Babies

The Florida Center for Early Childhood, recently discussed the importance of celebrating babies during its most recent podcast Centering Kids: Advice from the Experts ... continue reading

Helping Children Cope with Grief and Loss

Helping children cope with grief and loss is sometimes difficult for parents, especially if they are equally affected. In this episode of Coffee with ... continue reading

Talking to Yourself

Do you ever realize you’re talking to yourself? How often does it happen? What do you say? Many years ago, one of my friends ... continue reading

The McCune Family Foundation Awards $75,000 for Therapeutic Services

Contact Marketing and Communications Director Merab Favorite for information. SARASOTA – The Florida Center for Early Childhood was awarded $75,000 by The McCune Family ... continue reading

How to Mentally and Emotionally Prepare Your Child for Back-to-School

By Tia V. Nagel, LMHC, School-Based Mental Health Therapist at Taylor Ranch Elementary School  Besides a basic list of school supplies, it’s important for ... continue reading