Boca Raton Center for Child & Family

11/01/2025

Discover why giving kids unstructured time to play is more critical than ever in today's screen-filled world. Explore the developmental benefits and creative joys of letting them take charge of their own fun! 🛝✨ Read more on how to bring balance back into their playful days.

In today's fast-paced, technology-driven society, children are often inundated with structured activities and digital distractions. From organized sports to academic tutoring, the modern child’s schedule is frequently packed, leaving little room for unstructured play. This lack of free playtime ca...

10/31/2025

🎃🌴 Happy Halloween from Boca Raton! 🌴👻
Wishing everyone a spook-tacular night filled with palm trees, sea breeze, and plenty of sweet treats! 🍬✨
Stay safe, have fun, and let the coastal magic of Boca make your Halloween boo-tiful! 🧡🕷️

10/29/2025

🧠✨ Our childhood experiences shape the parents we become — often in ways we don’t realize. In “Navigating Familial Dynamics: How Unresolved Childhood Experiences Shape Our Parenting”, Dr. Edan M. Alcalay explores how understanding and healing from our past can help us nurture healthier, more compassionate family relationships. 🌿💬
Let’s break the cycle, build awareness, and create homes filled with empathy, growth, and emotional balance.

10/27/2025

Every step brings hope. 💫
Join us for the Out of the Darkness™ Community Walk — a day to remember, support, and take action. Together, we walk to raise awareness, honor loved ones, and bring light to the darkness. 🌅

Who will you be walking for this year? 💬💙

📅 Nov 1, 2025
📍 Palm Beach Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL
👟 Walk to honor loved ones, support survivors & raise awareness.

10/26/2025

🌟 The importance of play in children's lives cannot be overstated. Dive into our latest article, 'Reclaiming Childhood: The Urgent Need for Play in Today's Overscheduled Kids,' and explore why free play is essential for development. Let's prioritize joy, creativity, and growth in our children's day-to-day lives. 🌱✨ 👉 Read more: https://wix.to/03G1wlH

In today's fast-paced world, children are largely entangled in a whirlwind of activities, schedules, and expectations. The simple act of playing has become overshadowed by a relentless drive for achievement and productivity. This article discusses why play is crucial for childhood development and hi...

10/26/2025

Why is play so essential for our children? With the increasing demands of modern life, free play is often overlooked. Explore our latest blog post on the importance of letting kids just be kids. Read more: https://wix.to/37xPDBR

10/24/2025

Helping kids understand the impact of their behavior builds empathy and confidence. 🧡
Talk to your children about kindness, feelings, and how to support friends who are being bullied — because standing up for others starts at home.

10/22/2025

Understanding childhood depression starts with awareness. Dr. Edan M. Alcalay sheds light on the subtle signs, root causes, and supportive strategies to help children and teens navigate mental health challenges. Early recognition can change lives. 💛🧠

10/20/2025

Join us for the Out of the Darkness™ Community Walk

Together, we walk to raise awareness, honor loved ones, support survivors, and fund life-saving programs that bring light to the darkness.

📅 Nov 1, 2025
📍 Palm Beach Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL
👟 Walk to honor loved ones, support survivors & raise awareness.

Register today 👉 https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/teams/367694

10/19/2025

📖 Understanding our familial dynamics goes a long way in fostering healthier relationships with our children. This insightful blog post sheds light on the influence of childhood experiences on parenting and provides strategies for breaking the cycle of trauma. It's about self-awareness, empathy, and nurturing growth. 🌟 Discover more and start your journey to positive change today! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Understanding our mental health and the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) is essential for fostering healthy family dynamics and effective parenting practices. As parents, we often reflect on our own childhoods, sometimes unwittingly projecting unresolved issues onto our children. This....

10/19/2025

Unresolved childhood experiences can significantly shape our parenting styles. 🌼 In our latest article, we explore how these past experiences influence our current family dynamics. Read more at https://wix.to/z2nIBXP

Understanding our mental health and the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) is essential for fostering healthy family dynamics and effective parenting practices. As parents, we often reflect on our own childhoods, sometimes unwittingly projecting unresolved issues onto our children. This....

10/17/2025

95% of teens have smartphones, and nearly half say they’re constantly online. Today’s friendships blend digital and real life — making it more important than ever to nurture empathy, communication, and healthy limits."