The Crawling Debate: A critical milestone or not? “When will my baby crawl?” is a question both doctors and occupational or physical therapists commonly hear from parents. However, the answer to the question may differ depending on who is asked. Many pediatricians will tell parents that skipping crawling is okay, and that some babies just don’t crawl and instead move straight […]
July 7, 2020 Dear Encompass Family, Encompass is pleased to return to modified on-site services beginning this week. Summer camps began at our Early Learning Center yesterday. Next week, we will offer evaluations at our Pediatric Therapy Clinic and expect to offer limited therapy appointments shortly thereafter. As we re-open, please know that the health […]
For immediate release 6/24/20 North Bend, WA – After more than three years of gathering support and funds, Encompass will break ground on its new pediatric therapy and early learning center in Snoqualmie on June 29, 2020. The facility will be constructed on the old “Honey Farm” site at the corner of 384th Ave. SE […]
All parents have to make decisions around disciplining their kids. What’s the best way? What if partners or co-parents disagree? In this episode of Parent Talks, we’re hearing from two parents as they share how discipline works in their families. And then Parent and Family Engagement Coordinator, Sam Sinanan, shares helpful research-based information about discipline […]
ParentChild+ has gone virtual! Normally, Early Literacy Specialists (ELSs) use home visits to model engaging and educational activities for parents and children together while supporting parents and empowering them to help prepare their children for school. Since the COVID-19 stay at home order, families and specialists have been meeting virtually through video calls. Parents have […]
As an agency whose whole reason for being is to contribute to a community where ALL children thrive, we wanted to provide our families with some resources to help facilitate vital conversations, important shifts to dynamics, and healthy self-assessment and a path forward. We feel strongly that information is empowering. Below you will find resources, […]
