Helping your child and family navigate COVID-19
Staff Report As we move from our normal daily routines into uncharted territory, The Florida Center for Early Childhood encourages families to view the ... continue reading
How the Coronavirus is impacting our services
Staff Report Like much of the rest of the world, The Florida Center for Early Childhood is navigating obstacles associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. ... continue reading
The Florida Center CEO to retire after nearly 20 years of service
Staff Report Kathryn Shea has served as the CEO of The Florida Center for the last 12 years. Chief Executive Officer of The Florida ... continue reading
The Florida Center: Why It’s Worth the Drive
By Kim Williams, director of developmental Services/FASD diagnostic team For 25 years I have traveled every day from my home in St. Pete Beach ... continue reading
21 Apps Parents Should Know About
By Jennifer Garafola, School-Based Therapist at Gocio Elementary School As a school based mental health therapist, it’s helpful to stay up to date on ... continue reading
All donations matched starting now!
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