Get creative – outside! I have created and enjoyed art for as long as I can remember, from painting with mud as a young child to painting and making pottery as an adult. Not only is art fun, but there are also numerous developmental benefits for young children. It starts with exploration – touching and […]
The Power of Outside and Hiking! The Snoqualmie Valley is filled with a wide range of hikes for all ages and fitness levels. The Encompass team put their heads together to come up with our Top Five list for families with young children. We’ve included a brief overview of each hike with a link to […]
If you’re concerned that your children aren’t spending enough time outside, we’ve pulled together a great team of Encompass professionals who discuss helpful tips and suggestions for getting them out and engaged in the fresh air! Encompass Family Services Manager Sam Sinanan draws on her experience as an art teacher, Lead Preschool Teacher Sarah Holmes […]
Summer is here and increasingly, our Pacific Northwest weather is catching up with the idea. It’s time to take advantage and get outside! All July we’ll be talking about “The Power of Outside” with tips for getting the kids into the great outdoors, playground reviews, hiking suggestions, and more. But we want to make sure […]
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 […]
