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Category: Family Enrichment


Playtime is Learning Time

November 2, 2021  |  Child Development, Parent Talks Podcast, Play  |  By Encompass

How much should parents let their kids play? What are the impacts on a child’s development? And how much should parents play with their kids vs letting them play by themselves? Encompass toddler group facilitator and preschool teacher Nikki Slaght provides valuable tips and information, and two parents share their thoughts and perspectives. Resources: The […]

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Back-to-School Transition

September 23, 2021  |  Parent Talks Podcast, Behavioral Health, Parenting  |  By Encompass

For many children, the transition into the 2021-22 school year may lead to emotions that are more intense than usual – eagerness, nervousness, and anxiety. Encompass Behavioral Health Manager Megan Walsh and parents share their perspectives and experiences on how parents and caregivers can support their children and each other, and how communities can help […]

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Sleep Tips

August 16, 2021  |  Parent Talks Podcast, Parenting  |  By Encompass

Kids and sleep – an age-old challenge for so many parents! Encompass pediatric therapists Missy Budworth, MS, CCC-SLP, and Kim Hall, MS, OTR/L, share invaluable tips for parents and caregivers to help promote healthy sleep habits. Resources: Healthy Sleep Habits: How Many Hours Does Your Child Need? Common Myths About Baby Sleep Challenges Encompass Information […]

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Celebrating Men in the Lives of Kids/ Celebrando a los Hombres en la Vida de los Niños

June 15, 2021  |  Parent Talks Podcast, Parenting  |  By Encompass

There are many reasons why fathers and other male role models are important to a child’s development. We’ll be hearing just a few from men that have played a lot of different roles in children’s lives, including fathers, grandfathers, coaches, and scout leaders; and we’ll be hearing these voices in both English and Spanish. Hay […]

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Enseñar a los niños la empatía

June 9, 2021  |  Parent Talks Podcast, Behavioral Health, Parenting  |  By Encompass

¿Cuál es la diferencia entre simpatía y empatía? ¿Por qué es importante enseñar a los niños la empatía para su desarrollo? La consejera bilingüe certificada de Encompass, Rocio Collado, brinda valiosos consejos e información, y dos padres comparten sus puntos de vista. *La conversación de los padres es una traducción de una grabación anterior. Recursos: […]

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Promoción de la Alfabetización Temprana con Arte, Música y Movimiento

May 13, 2021  |  ParentChild+, Parent Talks Podcast, Early Learning  |  By Encompass

La alfabetización temprana es más que simplemente leerle a su hijo, también se trata de involucrar sus sentidos de otras maneras. Gloria Martínez, Especialista Bilingüe en Alfabetización Temprana de Encompass, ofrece algunos consejos sobre cómo incorporar el arte, la música y el movimiento en la lectura con su hijo para promover la alfabetización temprana y […]

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