Summer is here and increasingly, our Pacific Northwest weather is catching up with the idea. It’s time to take advantage and get outside! All July we’ll be talking about “The Power of Outside” with tips for getting the kids into the great outdoors, playground reviews, hiking suggestions, and more. But we want to make sure […]
As parents, sometimes we see our kids struggling and wonder if they would benefit from some outside help such as counseling. But how do we know if, and when it’s the right time and where do we start? What does it look like and what’s my role as a caregiver? Recognizing May as Mental Health […]
Como padres, a veces vemos que nuestros hijos tienen dificultades y nos preguntamos si se beneficiarían de alguna ayuda externa, como asesoramiento. Pero, ¿cómo sabemos si es el momento adecuado y cuándo, y por dónde empezamos? ¿Cómo se ve y cuál es mi papel? Reconociendo a mayo como el Mes de la Concientización sobre la […]
Early in April, thousands of kids registered to begin kindergarten in the fall. While it’s an exciting time for both parents and students, it can also bring up many feelings of uncertainty. “Is my child ready?” “What can I do to help prepare them?” “How will kindergarten be different from preschool?” In our latest Parent […]
When three-year-old Carlos arrived from Mexico with his mom, Francisca, and older brother, Brian, in September 2021, Carlos and Brian only spoke Mixteco (a Mexican dialect). They soon discovered the Encompass ParentChild+ program – a free bilingual, in-home literacy coaching program for young children and parents. At the time, Carlos exceeded the age limit to […]
When parents are making decisions about early childhood vaccinations, how do they know who and what to trust? Dr. Neeta Jain, a pediatrician with Snoqualmie Valley Hospital, answers the questions that so many parents have about this very important aspect of their child’s development. Resources: The Science Behind COVID-19 Vaccines: Parent FAQ NPR: Some parents […]
