Florida Center for Early Childhood

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, or FASD, is often called the invisible disability because most individuals affected have no physical traits. Despite being more prevalent ... continue reading

In this Season 1, Episode 10 of Centering Kids: Our Disabilities Don’t Define Us, host Kristen Theisen kicks off Fetal Alchohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) ... continue reading

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

In this episode of Coffee with the Consultants, mental health therapists Stephanie and Michele discuss “what’s a social-emotional consultant, anyway?” by explaining how they ... continue reading

Change can be scary, that’s why experts at the Florida Center for Early Childhood recommend helping your child navigate new beginnings through open dialogue ... continue reading

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

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

By Pam Wilsen, School-Based Mental Health Therapist at Emma E. Booker Elementary Preparing older siblings for the birth of a younger sibling can be ... continue reading

By Jennifer Hatcher, School-Based Mental Health Therapist at Phillipi Shores Elementary School It’s officially testing season in Florida, which can bring about stress and ... continue reading

By Debbie Keyso, Vice President of Healthy Families Services April is Child Abuse Prevention Month.  I wish that wasn’t a thing.  It’s hard to ... continue reading