We are quickly approaching that time of summer when things start to feel a little off. Gone is the anticipation of relaxing beach vacations, exciting summer camp opportunities are dwindling, and the draw of lazy days has turned into boredom. The “lack of school routine” joy is diminishing, parents and caregivers can’t stand the thought […]
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 […]
What is the Encompass Pediatric Therapy Clinic? The Encompass Pediatric Therapy Clinic is an outpatient clinic that provides therapy services in a variety of disciplines to help children 0-8 reach social-emotional, communication, adaptive, sensory, cognitive, and physical developmental milestones. All of our interventions rely on evidence-based practice, ensuring that your family is getting top-quality care. […]
