Connecting with Children Through Play Therapy
Stephanie Fiterman, a mental health therapist at The Florida Center for Early Childhood, uses toys from her own childhood to reach children through mental ... continue reading
‘The Florida Center for Early Childhood’
Canines, Companions and Clinics
This episode features canines, companions, and clinics and how they benefit individuals living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, or FASD. There’s a lot happening ... continue reading
School-Based Therapy Program Expands to Manatee County
The Florida Center for Early Childhood’s school-based therapy program expands to Manatee County this year. The agency has contracted with the Manatee County School ... continue reading
United Way Grant to Expand Social-Emotional Mental Health Preschool Program
A United Way grant will expand The Florida Center for Early Childhood’s social-emotional mental health program. The agency recently received a multi-year funding commitment ... continue reading
Addressing the Back-to-School Butterflies
Addressing your child’s back-to-school butterflies is a part of summer vacation that often creeps up on parents. In a blink of an eye, the ... continue reading
The Florida Center CDO Joins Leadership Sarasota Class of 2023
Our CDO joins Leadership Sarasota Class of 2023! The Florida Center for Early Childhood’s Chief Development Officer has been selected to participate in the ... continue reading
Bishop-Parker Grant Provides Funding for Children in Foster Care
The Bishop-Parker Grant provides funding for children in foster care. The Florida Center for Early Childhood Foundation recently received a $50,000 grant from the ... continue reading
The Emotional Impact of a Child’s Diagnosis
The emotional impact of a child’s diagnosis can affect the entire family. In Season 2, Episode 9 of Centering Kids: Advice from the Experts ... continue reading
Starfish Academy Has New Director!
The Florida Center for Early Childhood’s Starfish Academy has a new site director! Alexis LeRoux earned her bachelor’s degree in art education from Tufts ... continue reading
The Benefits of Getting a Good Night’s Sleep
As adults, most of us recognize the benefits of getting a good night’s sleep and can attribute the lack thereof to decreased productivity and ... continue reading