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Category: Family Enrichment


Parent Talks Podcast – Episode 2: Playtime! How to play with your kids and why it matters

June 25, 2019  |  Child Development, Parent Talks Podcast, Play  |  By Encompass

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. […]

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Parent Talks Podcast – Episode 1: Cute baby talk or something more?

June 24, 2019  |  Parent Talks Podcast, Pediatric Therapy  |  By Encompass

No one is born speaking perfectly. But how do you know when baby talk is something more serious that might require speech therapy? In this episode you’ll hear from a couple of moms who asked themselves that question. Then you’ll get some insights from Encompass Speech-Language Pathologist Annalisa Roy. She has tips on how parents […]

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May is Mental Health Month

May 15, 2019  |  Behavioral Health, Parenting  |  By Megan Walsh, MSW, LICSW

Mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being, and mental illnesses are common and treatable. So much of what we do physically impacts us mentally—it’s important to pay attention to both your physical health and your mental health, which can help you achieve overall wellness and set you on a path to recovery. […]

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Recommended reading: “Why are our children so bored at school, cannot wait, get easily frustrated and have no real friends?”

February 1, 2019  |  Child Development, Parenting  |  By Kim Hall, MS, OTR/L

As an Occupational Therapist and a mom with three boys, I am seeing some trends in child development that I am becoming more and more concerned about. I stumbled upon the article (ironically, on social media) “Why are our children so bored at school, cannot wait, get easily frustrated and have no real friends?” by […]

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Hey Moms – Need a moment? We’ve got one!

August 2, 2016  |  Parenting, Family Enrichment  |  By Encompass

Hey Moms – Need a moment? We’ve got one! The fall is rapidly approaching, and we know just how busy you moms can get. Let’s take a minute to connect, regroup, and recharge with some other moms in our community. So far our line up for Fall is: September 20: Planning and saving for college […]

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Why is Screen Time Bad for my Child?

January 31, 2016  |  Parenting, Family Enrichment, Pediatric Therapy  |  By Liann Smith

I recently was discussing the issue of technology and parenting with my son-in-law, the father of my 9-month-old grandchild. Because we are living in an era dependent on technology, the issue of “screen time,” and the impact it has on our children, is more important than ever. Rather than ask me about the how much […]

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