Tykes & Teens

03/20/2026

Meet Our Breakfast & Bowties Panelist

We’re proud to welcome Jay Biscanin as a panellist for this year’s Breakfast & Bowties.

Jay serves as Director of Operations and Prevention Services at Tykes & Teens, where he helps lead the work of prevention that keeps children safe, supported, and thriving before a crisis ever begins. Through his leadership, Jay plays a key role in strengthening programs and partnerships that invest in the well-being of children and families across our community.

At Breakfast & Bowties, Jay will join the conversation on men’s mental health, positive manhood, and allyship, sharing insights on how prevention, mentorship, and strong community leadership can create healthier outcomes for future generations.

Join us for a meaningful morning of conversation, connection, and community.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/4v6edpv5

03/20/2026

Calling all shoppers! 🛍️🎁

Join us at J. McLaughlin in Vero Beach for a Sip & Shop on Thursday, 12-4pm. 10% of all sales will be kindly donated to Tykes & Teens 🌸

03/19/2026

Sleep is essential for growing minds. 🌙✨

When children get consistent, quality rest, they’re better able to focus, regulate emotions, manage stress, and show up confidently in their day. Healthy sleep routines support not just academic success, but overall mental wellbeing.

A scheduled bedtime, limited screen time before bed, and a calming wind-down routine can make a powerful difference.

Tonight, make bedtime a priority because well-rested kids are balanced and ready to blossom.

03/16/2026

We had the pleasure of attending the Quail Valley Charities check presentation today. This year, they raised a staggering $1.1 million dollars for non profits in Indian River county, and we couldn’t be more honored to be one of their recipients. Quail Valley’s generosity will help support our Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation program, providing vital resources for the tiniest Tykes in our community. Thank you, Quail Valley Charities ❤️

03/11/2026

OH WHAT A NIGHT! 🌸🎉💃🌺

Our hearts are still full after celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Tykes & Teens with so many wonderful friends, supporters, and champions of children’s mental health.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we raised almost $300,000 to help ensure children and families across the Treasure Coast have access to compassionate, life-changing mental health care, regardless of their ability to pay.

The evening also marked the launch of our Blossom Society, recognizing the donors who help plant seeds of hope so children can grow, heal, and truly BLOSSOM 🌸

We were honored to celebrate two very special people who have shaped the heart and history of Tykes & Teens.
✨ Tamie Gilarski was recognized for her 30 years of extraordinary service, dedication, and compassion for the children and families we serve.
✨ Dr. Jeff Shearer, founder of Tykes & Teens, received our Cornerstone Award in recognition of the vision that began this mission three decades ago.

To everyone who attended, sponsored, volunteered, and gave so generously - THANK YOU ❤️. Because of you, thousands of children will continue to find hope, healing, and brighter tomorrows.

Together, we are helping children not just survive, but to blossom. 🌸

Photos: Liz McKinley Photography

03/11/2026

We are so honored to be a finalist for Impact100 Indian River.

Yesterday, Anne Posey - CEO of Tykes & Teens, shared a vision that could change the future of children’s mental health in our community.

Across Indian River County, children are experiencing anxiety, depression, and crisis at younger ages than ever before. When a child is struggling, waiting weeks for help is simply not an option.

Our proposed Mental Health Outreach Hubs will place licensed clinicians directly into five locations throughout the county, providing children and families with immediate access to care when they need it most.

These hubs will not only provide critical support during moments of crisis, they will also help remove one of the greatest barriers to care … transportation … by bringing services into the very neighborhoods where families live.

For 30 years, Tykes & Teens has ensured that every child can receive compassionate, evidence-based mental health care — regardless of their ability to pay.

We are deeply grateful to the women of Impact100 Indian River for investing in solutions that strengthen our community.

Because every child deserves hope, support, and the chance to BLOSSOM 🌸

Winners will be announced April 13th. Stay tuned!! 💙

03/10/2026

Calling all Early Childhood Educators! Join us on March 18th for a FREE webinar to help build positive classrooms. Register today!

03/03/2026

02/27/2026

Today is National Random Acts of Kindness Day. It serves as a beautiful reminder that small moments of compassion can have a big impact.

At Tykes & Teens, we know small acts can lead to healing. That’s true in therapy, and it’s true in everyday life.

Take a moment today to do something kind, especially for a child or caregiver in your world. You never know the difference it might make. 🌱

02/25/2026

When Shawn first came to Tykes & Teens, he was a bright 12-year-old facing big challenges. His ADHD symptoms had led to struggles in school. But with the right support, everything began to change.

Through individual therapy focused on emotional regulation, communication, and mindfulness, Shawn gained the tools to manage his frustrations and advocate for himself. As he grew stronger, his academics improved, his confidence soared, and his need for therapy began to step down.

Today, Shawn is thriving in 7th grade; on the honor roll, active in his community, and building positive relationships with peers and school staff. He’s preparing to graduate from therapy, equipped with resilience and ready for what’s next.

02/23/2026

For every child we care for, there are five more still waiting. They’re waiting not because the need isn’t urgent, but because the resources are limited.

With your support, we can reach them. You can be the reason a child finds hope instead of hardship. Because when you invest in their mental health, you’re investing in their future and in the strength of our entire community.

02/18/2026

When children can’t access mental health care, the consequences ripple through their lives and their families.

Without early support, symptoms often escalate. What could have been addressed through therapy becomes a crisis. Hospital stays, school expulsions, missed work for parents, and emotional strain on the entire family become all too common.

The systems meant to help are overwhelmed. The waitlists are long. And families, no matter how loving or committed, often face this alone.

This is what happens without care.
And it’s why Tykes & Teens exists.