As an actor, teacher, and advocate, James Miles has had several mentors help him along the way. He now leads Mentor Washington, an organization that helps connect thousands of youth with quality mentors. James joins The Compass to discuss his journey, qualities that make a good mentor, and the impact someone taking you under their wing can have.
Jun 15, 2022•18 min•Ep. 179
As an actor, teacher, and advocate, James Miles has had several mentors help him along the way. He now leads Mentor Washington, an organization that helps connect thousands of youth with quality mentors. James joins The Compass to discuss his journey, qualities that make a good mentor, and the impact someone taking you under their wing can have.
Jun 15, 2022•18 min•Ep. 180
Between movies, music, and other media, it can feel like marijuana is everywhere. It can be hard to get to the facts with all the messages your children receive. Jason Kilmer (Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Washington) joins The Compass to explain weed, its impact on the brain, and how to approach speaking with your children. For more information about supporting your children, visit: www.StartTalkingNow.Org www.LearnAboutMarijuanaWA.Org www.CollegeParentsMatter.Org...
Jun 08, 2022•20 min•Ep. 177
Between movies, music, and other media, it can feel like marijuana is everywhere. It can be hard to get to the facts with all the messages your children receive. Jason Kilmer (Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Washington) joins The Compass to explain weed, its impact on the brain, and how to approach speaking with your children. For more information about supporting your children, visit: www.StartTalkingNow.Org www.LearnAboutMarijuanaWA.Org www.CollegeParentsMatter.Org...
Jun 08, 2022•20 min•Ep. 178
Vaping rates among teenagers are at an all-time high. This week, Amy Taylor of the Truth Initiative ( www.truthinitiative.org ) joins The Compass to discuss vaping’s impact on mental health, how much is still unknown about vaping, and how to speak with your children without a finger waving approach.
Jun 01, 2022•20 min•Ep. 175
Vaping rates among teenagers are at an all-time high. This week, Amy Taylor of the Truth Initiative ( www.truthinitiative.org ) joins The Compass to discuss vaping’s impact on mental health, how much is still unknown about vaping, and how to speak with your children without a finger waving approach.
Jun 01, 2022•20 min•Ep. 176
In the midst of the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas we decided to release our episode with Officer Tyler Boling. Since Columbine, there have been over 280 school shootings in America. Officer Boling joins The Compass to discuss what is being done to keep children safe, how they can protect themselves, and responsible gun ownership.
May 27, 2022•21 min•Ep. 174
In the midst of the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas we decided to release our episode with Officer Tyler Boling. Since Columbine, there have been over 280 school shootings in America. Officer Boling joins The Compass to discuss what is being done to keep children safe, how they can protect themselves, and responsible gun ownership.
May 27, 2022•21 min•Ep. 173
Education Specialist Matt Gale (of Treehouse) joins The Compass to share how you can work with schools AS A TEAM to better support your child. Matt discusses education cultures, how you can advocate, and how much of a difference having one adult your child likes at school can make.
May 25, 2022•19 min•Ep. 171
Education Specialist, Matt Gale (of Treehouse) joins The Compass to share how you can work with schools AS A TEAM to better support your child. Matt discusses education cultures, how you can advocate, and how much of a difference having one adult your child likes at school can make.
May 25, 2022•19 min•Ep. 172
There are so many new things to learn when adopting a new dog. The challenge is that dogs don’t speak the same language as us, and it can be tough to understand what their actions are telling you. Lori Carmen of Dream Dogs is a professional pet trainer. She also trains animals for films and movies. Lori joins The Compass to break down the challenges of having a new dog and explains what steps you can take to include them as part of your family successfully.
May 18, 2022•20 min•Ep. 169
There are so many new things to learn when adopting a new dog. The challenge is that dogs don’t speak the same language as us, and it can be tough to understand what their actions are telling you. Lori Carmen of Dream Dogs is a professional pet trainer. She also trains animals for films and movies. Lori joins The Compass to break down the challenges of having a new dog and explains what steps you can take to include them as part of your family successfully.
May 18, 2022•20 min•Ep. 170
So often the conversation around infertility can focus on the medical side, but what about the emotional challenges it brings? Therapist Alicia Ferris (simplejoycounseling.com) joins The Compass to share her experiences and what she has learned through her journey.
May 11, 2022•21 min•Ep. 168
So often the conversation around infertility can focus on the medical side, but what about the emotional challenges it brings? Therapist Alicia Ferris (simplejoycounseling.com) joins The Compass to share her experiences and what she has learned through her journey.
May 11, 2022•21 min•Ep. 167
A child’s brain is nearly fully developed before turning five years old. How can you make the most of such a critical time as a parent? Daniel Torres from the Bezos Family Foundation joins The Compass to speak about Vroom. The Vroom app provides parents with ideas on how to engage their child’s mind that are backed by brain science. To learn more about Vroom, visit www.Vroom.org
Apr 27, 2022•18 min•Ep. 163
A child’s brain is nearly fully developed before turning five years old. How can you make the most of such a critical time as a parent? Daniel Torres from the Bezos Family Foundation joins The Compass to speak about Vroom. The Vroom app provides parents with ideas on how to engage their child’s mind that are backed by brain science. To learn more about Vroom, visit www.Vroom.org
Apr 27, 2022•18 min•Ep. 164
Kristy Dees is the founder of Heart Strides, a non-profit organization that teaches therapeutic horsemanship. Her organization works with youth who have experienced incarceration and other extreme mental health challenges. Kristy joins The Compass to explain how horses can read your emotions, help you be present in your own body, and eventually heal from trauma. www.heartstridestherapeutichorsemanship.com
Apr 20, 2022•20 min•Ep. 161
Kristy Dees is the founder of Heart Strides, a non-profit organization that teaches therapeutic horsemanship. Her organization works with youth who have experienced incarceration and other extreme mental health challenges. Kristy joins The Compass to explain how horses can read your emotions, help you be present in your own body, and eventually heal from trauma. www.heartstridestherapeutichorsemanship.com
Apr 20, 2022•20 min•Ep. 162
Marc Groman is a cyber security expert, former advisor to the Obama Administration, and a father. He joins The Compass to talk about cyberbullying, youth brain development, and how to keep your children safe.
Apr 13, 2022•20 min•Ep. 159
Marc Groman is a cyber security expert, former advisor to the Obama Administration, and a father. He joins The Compass to talk about cyberbullying, youth brain development, and how to keep your children safe.
Apr 13, 2022•20 min•Ep. 160
Allana Robinson (www.allanarobinson.com) is a coach for parents with young children. She joins The Compass to discuss self-regulation strategies, why timeouts aren’t effective, and coping tools when your child has a sensory overload.
Apr 06, 2022•20 min•Ep. 157
Allana Robinson (www.allanarobinson.com) is a coach for parents with young children. She joins The Compass to discuss self-regulation strategies, why timeouts aren’t effective, and coping tools when your child has a sensory overload.
Apr 06, 2022•20 min•Ep. 158
Three years ago, Victoria's children were placed into foster care. Through a lot of work on herself and a positive relationship with her children's foster parents, Victoria regained full custody. She joins The Compass to share what made her relationship with her children's foster parents so successful.
Mar 30, 2022•15 min•Ep. 156
Three years ago, Victoria's children were placed into foster care. Through a lot of work on herself and a positive relationship with her children's foster parents, Victoria regained full custody. She joins The Compass to share what made her relationship with her children's foster parents so successful.
Mar 30, 2022•15 min•Ep. 155
For children, the impact of technology is immense. It can be a source of entertainment or a way to connect with friends. The question is, how can you tell if technology is having a healthy influence on your child or an unhealthy one. Nathan Sutherland of Flint and Iron ( www.flintandiron.org ) joins The Compass to explain how you can help your children to use technology, not let it use them.
Mar 23, 2022•21 min•Ep. 153
For children, the impact of technology is immense. It can be a source of entertainment or a way to connect with friends. The question is, how can you tell if technology is having a healthy influence on your child or an unhealthy one. Nathan Sutherland of Flint and Iron ( www.flintandiron.org ) joins The Compass to explain how you can help your children to use technology, not let it use them.
Mar 23, 2022•21 min•Ep. 154
Potty training consultant Anneliese Schlachter (PottyTalkMama.com) joins The Compass to explain all things potty training. How do you avoid power struggles? What helps to keep a child motivated? How long does the whole process take? Learn these answers and more in this week’s episode!
Mar 16, 2022•19 min•Ep. 151
Potty training consultant Anneliese Schlachter (PottyTalkMama.com) joins The Compass to explain all things potty training. How do you avoid power struggles? What helps to keep a child motivated? How long does the whole process take? Learn these answers and more in this week’s episode!
Mar 16, 2022•19 min•Ep. 152
Parfait Bassale joins The Compass to discuss the impact that music and creativity have had on his life. He explains how having a passion or "spark" can change your child's sense of self, help them to develop life skills, and become successful adults. www.parfaitbassale.com
Mar 09, 2022•21 min•Ep. 150
Parfait Bassale joins The Compass to discuss the impact that music and creativity have had on his life. He explains how having a passion or "spark" can change your child's sense of self, help them to develop life skills, and become successful adults. www.parfaitbassale.com
Mar 09, 2022•21 min•Ep. 149