2019 Encompass Public Parent Survey Help us improve our services to the public and be entered to win a $100 Amazon card! Now through August 31, 2019, Encompass is surveying parents in our service area to see what you know about us and what we can be doing better to meet your needs and interests. […]
Even the youngest of children can help around the house. But what chores are appropriate for kids? Should you pay them for the jobs they do? Should we even call them “chores”? We’re answering some of your most pressing questions about household responsibilities. Resources: This article from Red Tricycle talks about the ways that chores […]
Parent-Child Home Program (PCHP) has undergone a national rebranding and is now known as “ParentChild+.” Here is ParentChild+ National Center‘s description of the concept behind the rebrand: “You will see that the words ‘parent’ and ‘child’ are connected, touching, bonded, as they should be. Because together parents and children learn, grow, and embrace newfound opportunities. […]
Whether it’s a tablet, cell phone, television, or computer, kids have access to a whole lot of screens these days. While we know it’s important to monitor how much time they spend on these devices, that’s just the tip of the iceberg. On this episode, we’ll be tackling the deeper issues of kids and technology—like […]
For Episodes 3 and 4, the Parent Talks Podcast dives into the emotional and confusing issue of finding out your child has a life-long medical diagnosis like Autism, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder or Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Episode 3: You’ve got a diagnosis. Now what? Some parents are expecting to hear a diagnosis for their child, some are […]
It’s not just fun and games; playtime can affect so many areas of a child’s development. Whether you’re the creative type or more of a rule follower, you’ll be sure to get some great advice on playing with your kids from someone who gets paid to play for a living: Encompass Speech-Language Pathologist Lindsey Cooper. […]
