Co-parenting coach Amy Armstrong joins The Compass to discuss setting and modeling healthy boundaries for both adults and children. She shares the concept of 'yes energy,' practical boundary-setting strategies, and the importance of emotional regulation. Tune in for insightful tips from her upcoming book, Mastering Boundaries. To learn more about Amy Armstrong's work visit www.thecenterforfamilyresolution.com
Mar 05, 2025•21 min•Ep. 297
Co-parenting coach Amy Armstrong joins The Compass to discuss setting and modeling healthy boundaries for both adults and children. She shares the concept of 'yes energy,' practical boundary-setting strategies, and the importance of emotional regulation. Tune in for insightful tips from her upcoming book, Mastering Boundaries. To learn more about Amy Armstrong's work visit www.thecenterforfamilyresolution.com
Mar 05, 2025•21 min•Ep. 298
Jon Tunheim discusses how parents can foster hope in children by encouraging imagination, celebrating achievements, and setting attainable goals. He addresses the impact of trauma, explains hope-building strategies, and emphasizes the long-term benefits of hope for academic success and personal growth.
Feb 05, 2025•19 min•Ep. 296
Jon Tunheim discusses how parents can foster hope in children by encouraging imagination, celebrating achievements, and setting attainable goals. He addresses the impact of trauma, explains hope-building strategies, and emphasizes the long-term benefits of hope for academic success and personal growth.
Feb 05, 2025•19 min•Ep. 295
In this episode, Shelly Willis, Executive Director of Family Education and Support Services, discusses how to identify and manage anxiety in children. She shares practical strategies for parents and caregivers, emphasizing the importance of modeling coping skills, building resilience, and fostering strong support systems. To learn more about Shelly's work, visit www.familyess.org .
Jan 01, 2025•18 min•Ep. 293
In this episode, Shelly Willis, Executive Director of Family Education and Support Services, discusses how to identify and manage anxiety in children. She shares practical strategies for parents and caregivers, emphasizing the importance of modeling coping skills, building resilience, and fostering strong support systems. To learn more about Shelly's work, visit www.familyess.org.
Jan 01, 2025•18 min•Ep. 294
Parenting Coach Melissa Benaroya shares strategies to help children feel comfortable during family gatherings, including preparing them for new faces, respecting their boundaries, and balancing breaks. She stresses the importance of setting realistic expectations and planning ahead for a stress-free holiday. To learn more about Melissa’s work visit www.melissabenaroya.com
Dec 04, 2024•20 min•Ep. 291
Parenting Coach Melissa Benaroya shares strategies to help children feel comfortable during family gatherings, including preparing them for new faces, respecting their boundaries, and balancing breaks. She stresses the importance of setting realistic expectations and planning ahead for a stress-free holiday. To learn more about Melissa’s work visit www.melissabenaroya.com
Dec 04, 2024•20 min•Ep. 292
Julie Ross shares valuable tips on effective communication and understanding your child's needs. She offers insights into the natural individuation process and emphasizes the importance of listening to truly connect with your tween.
Nov 06, 2024•21 min•Ep. 289
Julie Ross shares valuable tips on effective communication and understanding your child's needs. She offers insights into the natural individuation process and emphasizes the importance of listening to truly connect with your tween.
Nov 06, 2024•21 min•Ep. 290
Lori Thompson, Regional Administrator with the Capital STEM Alliance of ESD 113, discusses common job search mistakes, interview tips, and effective ways parents can support their children entering the workforce. Drawing on her extensive experience working with employers and job seekers, Thompson offers practical advice on making meaningful career connections and exploring alternative career paths beyond college.
Oct 02, 2024•19 min•Ep. 288
Lori Thompson, Regional Administrator with the Capital STEM Alliance of ESD 113, discusses common job search mistakes, interview tips, and effective ways parents can support their children entering the workforce. Drawing on her extensive experience working with employers and job seekers, Thompson offers practical advice on making meaningful career connections and exploring alternative career paths beyond college.
Oct 02, 2024•19 min•Ep. 287
Jason Kane, a specialist in counseling psychology, shares his extensive experience working with families impacted by domestic violence. Drawing from both his professional background and personal history, Kane discusses the significance of naming abusive behaviors, creating accountability, and promoting genuine transformative change within families.
Sep 04, 2024•20 min•Ep. 285
Jason Kane, a specialist in counseling psychology, shares his extensive experience working with families impacted by domestic violence. Drawing from both his professional background and personal history, Kane discusses the significance of naming abusive behaviors, creating accountability, and promoting genuine transformative change within families.
Sep 04, 2024•20 min•Ep. 286
In this episode, Bobby Williams speaks with Cheryl Vandegriff and Allyx Steffens about their work on the Autistic Maslow's Triangle. Cheryl, who has autism, and Alex, a specialist in early childhood education with an autistic son, discuss the need to prioritize mental needs over physical ones for neurodivergent individuals. They delve into the importance of community and family support, implementing sensory diets, and the concept of masking. They also share practical advice on preventing meltdow...
Aug 07, 2024•21 min•Ep. 283
In this episode, Bobby Williams speaks with Cheryl Vandegriff and Allyx Steffens about their work on the Autistic Maslow's Triangle. Cheryl, who has autism, and Alex, a specialist in early childhood education with an autistic son, discuss the need to prioritize mental needs over physical ones for neurodivergent individuals. They delve into the importance of community and family support, implementing sensory diets, and the concept of masking. They also share practical advice on preventing meltdow...
Aug 07, 2024•21 min•Ep. 284
Dr. Robert Pressman, a Pediatric Board Certified Psychologist and author, speaks about his book, 'How to Get Your Kid to Do Anything, With Just Three Words.' Dr. Pressman discusses a research-backed approach known as ' what's the rule?,' which helps parents establish clear, doable, time-related, reinforceable, and consistently applied rules. He emphasizes the importance of consistency and reinforcement in nurturing positive behaviors, while cautioning against common distractions or 'red herrings...
Jul 03, 2024•21 min•Ep. 282
Dr. Robert Pressman, a Pediatric Board Certified Psychologist and author, speaks about his book, 'How to Get Your Kid to Do Anything, With Just Three Words.' Dr. Pressman discusses a research-backed approach known as ' what's the rule?,' which helps parents establish clear, doable, time-related, reinforceable, and consistently applied rules. He emphasizes the importance of consistency and reinforcement in nurturing positive behaviors, while cautioning against common distractions or 'red herrings...
Jul 03, 2024•21 min•Ep. 281
Suzzie Vehrs is a Doula and Pregnancy Educator who has been present for over two hundred births. Suzzie joins The Compass to discuss nutrition during pregnancy including foods to avoid, how many extra calories are necessary, and staying on budget. To learn more about Suzzie's work visit www.shebirthsbravely.com
Jun 05, 2024•19 min•Ep. 279
Suzzie Vehrs is a Doula and Pregnancy Educator who has been present for over two hundred births. Suzzie joins The Compass to discuss nutrition during pregnancy including foods to avoid, how many extra calories are necessary, and staying on budget. To learn more about Suzzie's work visit https://shebirthsbravely.com .
Jun 05, 2024•19 min•Ep. 280
Marc Groman, Senior Advisor to the White House during Obama and a professor at Georgetown Law School, joins The Compass to discuss Cyber Bullying. Marc explains the importance of your relationship with your child, where cyberbullying happens, and how to monitor internet use without violating a child's privacy.
May 01, 2024•21 min•Ep. 278
Marc Groman, Senior Advisor to the White House during Obama and a professor at Georgetown Law School, joins The Compass to discuss Cyber Bullying. Marc explains the importance of your relationship with your child, where cyberbullying happens, and how to monitor internet use without violating a child's privacy.
May 01, 2024•21 min•Ep. 277
Amanda Phinny has worked with youth in foster care professionally for the last 20 years. For the past six years, she has been a foster parent herself, fostering over 20 children. Amanda share her perspective on what to consider before fostering, remaining compassionate towards bio-parents, and the joys of providing a young person a home.
Apr 03, 2024•21 min•Ep. 275
Amanda Phinny has worked with youth in foster care professionally for the last 20 years. For the past six years, she has been a foster parent herself, fostering over 20 children. Amanda share her perspective on what to consider before fostering, remaining compassionate towards bio-parents, and the joys of providing a young person a home. To learn more about Amanda's work search "Community Youth Services" on social media.
Apr 03, 2024•21 min•Ep. 276
David Lewis (Psychologist & Former Behavioral Health Director for Seattle Public Schools) joins The Compass is discuss parenting styles. David speaks on balancing your approach to leave your child with a strong sense of self-worth.
Mar 06, 2024•20 min•Ep. 134
David Lewis (Psychologist & Former Behavioral Health Director for Seattle Public Schools) joins The Compass is discuss parenting styles. David speaks on balancing your approach to leave your child with a strong sense of self-worth.
Mar 06, 2024•20 min•Ep. 274
Richard Capriola (Addiction Counselor and Author of "The Addicted Child") explains how to speak with your children about drug abuse in a way that THEY WILL LISTEN! Richard also discusses mental health, warning signs, and the incredible danger of fentanyl. To Learn more about Richard's work and purchase his book visit, www.helptheaddictedchild.com
Feb 14, 2024•19 min•Ep. 272
Richard Capriola (Addiction Counselor and Author of "The Addicted Child") explains how to speak with your children about drug abuse in a way that THEY WILL LISTEN! Richard also discusses mental health, warning signs, and the incredible danger of fentanyl. To Learn more about Richard's work and purchase his book visit, www.helptheaddictedchild.com
Feb 14, 2024•19 min•Ep. 273
Best-selling author Barbara Coloroso returns to The Compass to explain how bribes and threats (rewards and punishments) are two sides of the same coin. She proves to build your child's sense of self, leaving them to want to do the right thing. To learn more about Barbara's work, visit www.kidsareworthit.com For a handout on today's topic, go to http://www.kidsareworthit.com/services.html...
Jan 03, 2024•21 min•Ep. 270
Best-selling author Barbara Coloroso returns to The Compass to explain how bribes and threats (rewards and punishments) are two sides of the same coin. She proves to build your child's sense of self, leaving them to want to do the right thing. To learn more about Barbara's work, visit www.kidsareworthit.com For a handout on today's topic, go to http://www.kidsareworthit.com/services.html...
Jan 03, 2024•21 min•Ep. 271
