{"id":26001,"date":"2026-03-26T12:23:26","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T19:23:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/encompassnw.org\/?p=26001"},"modified":"2026-03-26T12:23:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T19:23:26","slug":"the-aha-moment-creating-connection-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/encompassnw.org\/the-aha-moment-creating-connection-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"The Aha Moment: Creating Connection at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Connection is central to our core values at Encompass. We recognize the deep need we, as humans, have to feel seen, known, and valued. In this episode of our Parent Talks podcast, we sit down with Encompass Early Literacy Specialist Ana Malloy. Ana shares how our ParentChild+ program helps caregivers and children connect over the joy of shared discovery through books, toys, and intentional time together. 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