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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

Programs Receive National Accreditation

SARASOTA – Two of the Florida Center for Early Childhood’s programs received national accreditation through the New York-based Council on Accreditation (COA,) and earned ... continue reading

How Domestic Violence Affects Young Children

Domestic Violence affects young children, even if they are not being abused. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The enormous need for awareness on ... 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

CWC: What are Social-Emotional Consultants, Anyway?

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

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

How One Child in Need Changed My Life Trajectory

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