Es probable que todos los padres y cuidadores hayan experimentado rivalidad entre hermanos en algún momento: peleas, denuncias, golpes y conductas de búsqueda de atención. La gerente de salud conductual de Encompass, Megan Walsh, ofrece algunos consejos sobre cómo y cuándo deben intervenir los adultos, y cuándo es mejor dejar que los niños lo resuelvan. […]
What is the difference between sympathy and empathy? Why is teaching children empathy important for their development? Encompass Behavioral Health Manager Megan Walsh provides valuable tips and information, and two parents share their perspectives. How to help your child develop empathy Evidence-based tips for fostering empathy in children Teach Kids When and Why They Should […]
Patricia Perez, the mother of a young daughter, recently became the primary caregiver of her two young nephews, ages one and four, when her sister unexpectedly passed away in October 2020. Since the 4-year-old was already in preschool at Encompass, the family was quickly offered additional assistance and resources, including support from the Kinship Care […]
At 11 months, Violet loves to eat! Her favorite foods are peas, carrots, blueberries, and ground beef. While that might seem like a pretty typical palette for her age, it was a rather turbulent journey to get to this point. For the first few months of her life, Violet was breastfeeding and bottle feeding without […]
April is Autism Acceptance Month. You may have previously heard this month referred to as Autism Awareness Month. Acceptance versus awareness. What’s the difference between these two terms, and does it really matter which we use? What’s the difference? Autism Awareness Month originated in April 1970 by the Autism Society. At that time, 1 in […]
Early literacy is about more than simply reading to your child – it’s also about engaging their senses in other ways. Encompass Bi-lingual Early Literacy Specialist Gloria Martinez offers some tips on incorporating art, music, and movement into reading with your child to promote early literacy and other skills. Two mothers also share their techniques. […]
