Radio Encompass Podcast

Holiday gatherings and activities, shopping for gifts, cooking and baking—while the holiday season is meant to bring us fun and joy, it can also bring extra stress and anxiety, especially for those experiencing trauma. In this episode of Parent Talks, two moms experiencing challenging family situations share how they’re managing this holiday season with their children. Then Encompass Behavioral He...

Even the youngest of children can help around the house. But, what chores are appropriate for kids? Should you pay them for the jobs they do? Should we even call them chores? We’re answering some of your most pressing questions about household responsibilities.

Chicken nuggets and mac ‘n cheese may be a staple for many families with young children, but when food preferences turn into restrictions it can lead to more serious developmental issues. On this episode of Encompass Parent Talks, two moms share the experiences they had with picky eaters, we’ll offer some tips on what you can do to set your child up for a lifetime of healthy eating habits, and you...

Whether it’s a tablet, cell phone, television or computer, kids have access to a whole lot of screens these days. While we know it’s important to monitor how much time they spend on these devices, that’s just the tip of the iceberg. On this episode, we’ll be tackling the deeper issues of kids and technology – like how we can use research to determine whether an app is really educational and how to...

For Episodes 3 & 4, the Parent Talks Podcast dives into the emotional and confusing issue of finding out your child has a life-long medical diagnosis like Autism, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder or Generalized Anxiety Disorder. As you heard in Episode 3, coming to terms with a diagnosis is just the first step of a very long, and often confusing, journey of being a parent to a child with s...

No one is born speaking perfectly. But, how do you know when baby talk is something more serious that might require Speech Therapy? In this episode you'll hear from a couple of moms who asked themselves that question. And, you'll get some insights from Encompass Speech Language Pathologist Annalisa Roy. She has tips on how parents can help their kids at home and when it might be time to get an ass...

It's not just fun and games. Playtime can affect so many areas of a child's development. Whether you're the creative type or more of a rule follower, you'll be sure to get some great advice on playing with your kids from someone who gets paid to play for a living, Encompass Speech Language Pathologist Lindsey Batz.

For Episodes 3 & 4, the Parent Talks Podcast dives into the emotional and confusing issue of finding out your child has a life-long medical diagnosis like Autism, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder or Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Some parents are expecting to hear a diagnosis for their child, some are surprised and some not ready to accept a diagnosis at all. In Episode 3, we talk with a gr...