Amelia’s Story
Amelia and her mother Courtney enjoy a Sarasota sunset. Since she was a baby, Amelia suffered from chronic ear issues resulting in hearing loss. ... continue reading
CEO Kathryn Shea’s Message on Why Juneteenth Matters
By Kathryn Shea, President and CEO of The Florida Center for Early Childhood As I sit here in my cozy, comfortable home on the ... continue reading
CEO Kathryn Shea’s Message on Racial Disparity
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
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
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
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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