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The Parental Compass

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The Parental Compass was launched by Family Education & Support Services to provide all parents with access to the evidence-based parenting information, ideas and on-the-ground resources. It is our goal to help parents build the skills, tools and confidence they need to be the best parents they can be. Family Education & Support Services: familyess.org

Episodes

[Video] Youth Mentorship (Guest: James Miles of Mentor Washington) Episode 89

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, 202218 minEp. 179

Youth Mentorship (Guest: James Miles of Mentor Washington) Episode 89

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, 202218 minEp. 180

[Video] The Facts About Marijuana (Guest: Jason Kilmer, Ph.D.) Episode 88

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, 202220 minEp. 177

The Facts on Marijuana (Guest: Jason Kilmer) Episode 88

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, 202220 minEp. 178

Bonus Episode - School Shootings (Guest: Officer Tyler Boling)

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, 202221 minEp. 174

[Video] Bonus Episode- School shootings (Guest: Officer Tyler Boling)

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, 202221 minEp. 173

The Challenges of Adopting a New Dog “And How to Fix Them” (Guest: Lori Carmen) Episode 85

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, 202220 minEp. 169

[Video] The Challenges of Adopting a New Dog “And How to Fix Them” (Guest: Lori Carmen) Episode 85

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, 202220 minEp. 170

The Grief of Infertility (Guest: Alicia Ferris) Episode 84

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, 202221 minEp. 168

[Video] The Grief of Infertility (Guest: Alicia Ferris) Episode 84

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, 202221 minEp. 167

Vroom: Early Learning Brain Development (Guest Daniel Torres from the Bezos Family Foundation) Episode 82

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, 202218 minEp. 163

Vroom: Early Learning Brain Development (Guest Daniel Torres from the Bezos Family Foundation) Episode 82

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, 202218 minEp. 164

[Video] Therapeutic Horsemanship (Guest: Kristy Dees) Episode 81

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, 202220 minEp. 161

Therapeutic Horsemanship (Guest: Kristy Dees) Episode 81

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, 202220 minEp. 162

[Video] Healthy Technology Use (Guest: Nathan Sutherland) Episode 77

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, 202221 minEp. 153

Healthy Technology Use (Guest: Nathan Sutherland) Episode 77

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, 202221 minEp. 154

[Video] Potty Training (Guest: Anneliese Schlachter) Episode 76

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, 202219 minEp. 151

Potty Training (Guest: Anneliese Schlachter) Episode 76

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, 202219 minEp. 152