Advocacy isn’t separate from our mission at Encompass; it is essential to it. Every day, our teams show up for young children and families, navigating some of life’s hardest moments. We do this work because we believe everyone deserves the opportunity and the supports they need to thrive. But belief alone is not enough. Without […]
If you’ve spent any time on parenting social media, you know how loud it can get. Tips, warnings, milestone checklists, conflicting advice, all arriving in an endless stream, often leaving parents with one quiet, persistent question underneath all the noise: Am I doing enough? Am I doing this right? For many families, that question isn’t […]
You don’t need to always be calm to be a good caregiver. You need support, safety, and permission to be human. Nervous system care is about helping your body feel safe enough to get through the moment. It is not about controlling emotions, forcing calm, or doing things “right.” Regulation looks different for different bodies. […]
In our recent podcast, Milestones and Misconceptions, we sat down with Encompass Developmental Specialist Emily Arkus to talk about common developmental milestones, the misconceptions often associated with them, and guidance on when caregivers should seek help if they have concerns. The conversation addressed why milestones are important and emphasized the idea that children grow and […]
Over the past several weeks, families from across our community have been coming together—some joining live on Zoom, others watching recordings when life allowed—to explore a different way of understanding children, behavior, and even themselves. With 52 families participating in a mix of live virtual sessions and working at their own pace through recordings, Balanced […]
Therapy That Works with Your Life ❄️ Life Happens—But Therapy Can Still Happen! Bad weather? Is someone in the family sick? Is your schedule too tight to make it to the clinic? Telehealth gives you options so your child can keep making progress—even when leaving the house is hard. ✅ Why Families Choose Telehealth: Consistent […]
