Florissa

08/15/2025

A mental shift from my kid “won’t” do something to considering maybe they “can’t” (yet) do the thing may make all the difference! Another way of saying this is perhaps there are “skill” issues not yet developed rather than a “will” issue. Give it a try this weekend!

08/11/2025

🌟 Meet Us Monday! 🌟

Behind the scenes of all the great work we do is someone making sure everything runs smoothly—meet our amazing Clinic Coordinator, Ms. Danielle Lawson! From billing to organization (and a million things in between), she keeps our agency going strong every day.

📚 Favorite Children’s Book: Love You Forever by Robert Munsch – a tender reminder of the lifelong bond between parent and child.

🎲 Favorite Board Game: The Game of Life – because every journey is full of twists, turns, and laughter!

💡 Parenting Tip: “When stress sets in, take a deep breath and remember – you’re doing the best you can in this moment.” 💛

🌳 Outside of Work: She’s all about the outdoors—nature walks, swimming, cookouts, campfires, and playing outside games with her family.

We are so grateful for Danielle’s dedication, calm presence, and all the heart she brings to our team. 💼💚

08/05/2025

How to Create a Sensory Friendly Classroom

https://www.wpspublish.com/content/infographic/how-to-create-a-sensory-friendly-classroom

08/04/2025

🌟 Meet Us Monday! 🌟

Early Intervention (E.I.) is one of the many ways we support young children and families—and today we’re thrilled to introduce another one of the friendly faces behind that important work, Ms. Kaylee Rhodes!

📚 Favorite Children’s Book: Brown Bear, Brown Bear – a classic that never gets old!

🎲 Favorite Board Game: Candyland – sweet, simple fun that’s perfect for little learners.

💡 Parenting Tip: Transition warnings!!! Giving kids a heads-up before a change can make all the difference.

🐶 Outside of Work: Kaylee loves to exercise, walk her dog, and explore new restaurants around town.

🎢 Fun Fact: She took a solo trip to Disney World this past September—and had a magical time! ✨

We’re so lucky to have Kaylee on our team, helping little ones grow and thrive every day. 💛

08/01/2025

Free webinar for parents!

In this free webinar, Dr. Daniel J. Glass will offer compassionate, practical guidance to help families navigate back-to-school jitters with confidence. Drawing on his clinical expertise, Dr. Glass will share effective strategies to: --Boost your child’s confidence and emotional readiness --Establ...

07/29/2025

Recently, Dr. Kelly Flanagan had the opportunity to talk with staff at Trilogy, Inc. regarding mental health strategies for autistic individuals!

💬 Interested in bringing a training to your organization? We offer a wide array of topics for vastly different audiences. See: https://florissacenter.org/community-training/

📍 Available virtually or on-site

📆 Flexible scheduling | 📚 Tailored topics | 💵 Cost varies by topic and length (grant support may be available)

07/28/2025

🌟 Meet Us Monday! 🌟

Did you know our center offers Early Intervention (E.I.) services to support young children’s development from the very start? E.I. helps children under age three with developmental delays or disabilities reach critical milestones—like communication, motor, cognitive, and self‑help skills—through individualized family‑centered therapy and support services. This week, we’re excited to introduce one of the amazing professionals leading that work, Ms. Kiley Johnson!

📚 Favorite Children’s Book: The Giving Tree – a timeless story about love, generosity, and connection.

🎲 Favorite Board Games: Mancala and Rummikub – both fun, thoughtful games that make you think ahead!

💡 Parenting Tip: “Focus on your child’s strengths and build confidence in their ability to solve their own problems.” 💪

🏀 Outside of Work: You’ll find Kiley spending quality time with her daughter or coaching basketball and volleyball—her passion for helping kids doesn’t stop at the clinic!

We’re lucky to have such a dedicated and compassionate team member supporting families every day. 💛

07/26/2025

We were fortunate to be able to attend a wonderful open house at Shining Star Children's Advocacy Center this week. What an incredible service they provide for our community!

07/22/2025

Sign up if you can!

The Sibling Support Project (SibShops) is looking for families to participate in a pilot study of an app for preschool siblings and parents.

"Do you have a child with disabilities, and a typically-developing child ages 3-to-6? The new SibTime app is for you!

SibTime app features stories and activities for typically developing preschool siblings and their caregivers. SibTime includes videos, animated stories, podcasts, and mindfulness exercises to promote bonding, understanding, and fun!

We need 160 English and Spanish-speaking families to help us test the app! Families who participate in this research study receive $200 for trying out the app and completing two surveys."

Learn more here: https://influentsin.com/recruitment-sibtime-ii-english/

07/21/2025

📝 Check out this awesome resource from Regional Office of Education #47!

Access the Toolkit here: bit.ly/Region47ChildCareToolkit

07/21/2025

✨ Meet Us Monday ✨

Say hello to one of our incredible partners in care — Dr. Pratip Nag, M.D., Ph.D., a developmental pediatrician who plays a vital role in our transdisciplinary diagnostic evaluations here at Florissa!

With a calm, steady presence and a deep commitment to each family’s journey, Dr. Nag helps guide parents through complex developmental concerns with clarity and compassion. His approach is centered on collaboration, understanding, and empowering caregivers to support their child’s growth.

💬 Parenting tip: “You are doing great with all you are doing — we are here if you need any help with your child.”

📚 Favorite Children’s Book: Goodnight Moon

🎲 Favorite Board Game: Settlers of Catan

🧘 Outside of Work: He enjoys meditating, writing, and spending meaningful time with family — truly living the presence and mindfulness he encourages in others.

We’re so grateful for Dr. Nag's expertise and heart in walking alongside families every step of the way 💙

07/18/2025

Grief can be overwhelming for anyone — especially for children and teens who are still learning how to name their feelings. Whether a child is facing the loss of a loved one, a pet, or a significant life change, they deserve a safe space to explore their emotions, ask questions, and begin to heal.

Here at Florissa, we walk alongside families during these tender moments and use developmentally appropriate approaches to help young people process loss in their own time and in their own way. If you're looking for additional support at home, we highly recommend exploring The Dougy Center — a trusted online resource filled with tools, articles, and stories to help children, teens, and families navigate grief.

You're not alone. Healing is possible — and help is here when you're ready. 💙

At the Dougy Center, you'll find grief support, resources, and connection before and after a death. We provide the right place when nothing feels right.