Child Guidance Center

03/30/2026

Final installment of our National Reading Month series! 📚 This week: Resilience Edition. These books teach children about perseverance, courage, and the power of trying again. Kids learn that mistakes are part of growing and that being brave doesn't mean you're never scared.

03/24/2026

🩴👟👠 Which will YOU wear?

Our 5th Annual Sandal, Sneaker, & Stiletto Gala is just one month away! April 24th at San Jose Country Club is going to be AMAZING.

Celebrate 75 years of Child Guidance Center with food, music, auctions, and the best people in Jacksonville.

Don't miss it! Tickets: https://ow.ly/hafn50YyjJz

03/19/2026

National Reading Month continues! 📚 Part 2 of our Books for Kids series focuses on anxiety. If your child struggles with worry, these books can help. They normalize anxious feelings and share practical tools to manage them.

03/18/2026

Last month, we talked about our CAT program, but did you know we also have Little CAT? This program is designed specifically for children ages 10 and under who are dealing with challenging behaviors like separation anxiety, aggression, tantrums, or issues at school and daycare. Little CAT provides intensive support to help these children and their families build healthier patterns early. Watch the video to see how this program works.

03/16/2026

Spring Break is here! If you're wondering how to fill the week ahead, remember that children learn best when they're in control of their own play and exploring their world at their own pace. It helps them process emotions, develop social skills, build creativity, and learn problem-solving.

Check out our blog post for some tips and ideas for playtime:

Play is an integral part of a child's development and has many benefits for their mental health and overall well-being. Here are some ways that play can help children grow and thrive.

03/12/2026

It's National Reading Month, and we're kicking off a three-part series of books for kids! 📚 This week: Feelings Edition. These books help young children understand and name their emotions. Perfect for bedtime reading or after a tough day. Check back throughout the month for more book recommendations on anxiety and resilience!

03/06/2026

Grab your crew! 👯‍♀️

Looking for the perfect excuse to get everyone together? The Sandal, Sneaker, & Stiletto Gala on April 24th is calling your name!

Book your tickets and enjoy a fun evening together while supporting children's mental health in Jacksonville: https://ow.ly/UUXc50YqiYU

02/25/2026

Sometimes families need more than weekly therapy to get through a crisis, and that's where our Community Action Team comes in. CAT provides intensive support through a full team of professionals who work with the entire family for six to nine months. The program includes medication management, mentoring, 24/7 crisis support, and more. See how it all comes together in this video + learn more at https://cgcjax.org/our-programs/community-action-team/

02/19/2026

"How was school?" "Fine."
Sound familiar? Sometimes kids need better questions to open up. Try these 5 conversation starters that actually get them talking about their day. Save this for your next carpool pickup or dinner table chat!

02/13/2026

🎶 Get ready to dance the night away for a meaningful cause! Join us on April 24 at San Jose Country Club for the 5th Annual Sandal, Sneaker, & Stiletto Gala. Every ticket purchased supports mental health programs that benefit thousands of children and families in Jacksonville.

Mark your calendars and get your tickets today: https://auctria.events/cgcgala

02/12/2026

When big feelings show up, sometimes it helps to give them a face. 👾 One of our Community Action Team therapists recently worked with siblings to create their own "anger monsters" and brainstorm ways to calm them down. Giving emotions a visual form helps kids understand what they're feeling, turning something scary into something they know they have the tools to manage.

02/06/2026

It's School Counseling Week, and we're honoring the therapists who meet students where they are. 💚 One of our Full Service Schools counselors recently facilitated a creative group activity where students explored the power of words. They created fall leaves representing harmful words that make them feel smaller, green leaves for words that help them grow, and yellow stars showing how they want to be a guiding light for others. They also made snowflakes as a reminder that, just like snowflakes, no two students are the same.

Thank you to the school counselors who create space for students to be seen, heard, and supported!