As we head back to the school year, we are throwing it back to one of our most popular episodes from last year! Though last year’s school experience was a little more typical than the year before, the emotions that come with returning often remain the same — eagerness, nervousness, anxiety, and more. Encompass pediatric […]
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 […]
What do self-care and self-compassion really mean? Why are they so important in parenting? How can parents model this for their kids? Encompass Behavioral Health Manager Megan Walsh, MSW, LICSW, and Community Programs Supervisor Kim Kanzler, MA, CCC-SLP, team up to provide some great tips. We’ll also hear two parents share how they take time […]
With everything going on in the world, parents often wonder how and when to talk to their kids about difficult topics such as war, racism, violence, public health concerns, etc. Whether kids are in the classroom or playing at the park with their neighborhood peers, they are likely to hear things that parents don’t know […]
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 […]
