Resources
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Information for Parents and Caregivers: Tips for Traveling with Your Child
The anticipation of an upcoming trip can be filled with excitement, but also apprehension, particularly if you are traveling with a young child. Our Early Support for Infants and Toddlers team has put together a great tip sheet filled with helpful information from managing logistics, things to pack, scheduling considerations, and more.
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Parenting Resources: The Tapestry Project
The transition to parenthood can be exciting, joyful, stressful, and scary. Many people want to change generational patterns or learn new strategies for parenting but don’t know how to start. The Encompass Tapestry project provides the strength of community through workshops and therapeutic services for people navigating the path to parenthood.
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Proyecto Tapiz
La transición a la paternidad y maternidad puede ser emocionante, alegre, estresante y aterradora. Mucha gente quiere cambiar patrones generacionales o aprender nuevas estrategias para la crianza de los hijos, pero no saben cómo empezar. El Proyecto Tapiz de Encompass, proporciona la fortaleza de una comunidad a través de talleres y servicios terapéuticos para quienes […]
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What to Expect in Mental Health Tip Sheet
While our program is called Mental Health, our therapists focus primarily on connecting with you and your child while providing support and encouragement for enhancing that important relationship. Learn what you can expect from mental health sessions.
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Cerebral Palsy Help for Parents and Caregivers
Raising and caring for a child with cerebral palsy requires time, effort, empathy, and patience. Here is some information that can help make you a successful cerebral palsy caregiver.
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Information for Parents and Caregivers: Toilet Training
Toilet training is an important transition for children and families alike. It can be an important step for children who are entering a new stage of going to school and can impact social situations. How can you tell if your child is ready for toilet training?
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Information for Parents and Caregivers: Restraint Collapse
Restraint Collapse can happen when a child (or adult) has worked really hard to “have a good day”. They’ve held it together enough to stay emotionally and behaviorally regulated while at school or an event and then they get to their safe space (usually a parent/primary caregiver) and emotionally collapse. This can look like an […]
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Information for Parents and Caregivers: Sleep Tips
Very few people do well without enough quality sleep, so getting kids to sleep on a consistent schedule is often an important priority to parents/caregivers. All children are different and have their own distinct needs and preferences that change. Setting up a routine that works takes time, commitment, and sometimes creativity. It’s important to first […]
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Information for Parents and Caregivers: Feeding Tips for Introducing New Foods
Providing your child with a balanced diet is an important part to support their growth and development. When children start restricting the foods that they will eat it can become very worrisome for parents. While it is common that toddlers have a period where they exercise their voice and choice in what is eaten, the […]
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Information for Parents and Caregivers: Connecting with Your Child
The most vital step to helping your child manage their behavior appropriately is based in a solid connection with their parent/caregiver. When you intentionally connect with your child, you show your child they are precious and valued as they are and you meet a basic human need for acceptance and belonging.
