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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] Parenting as a Recovering Addict (Guest: Sam Miller) Episode 61

Sam Miller is a professional touring comedian. In his life, he has faced MAJOR challenges with addiction. At one of his lowest points, he was addicted to meth and living in a puppy mill. Sam joins The Compass to discuss his life now, managing his emotions and the comedy life.

Nov 17, 202119 minEp. 120

Parenting as a Recovering Addict (Guest: Sam Miller) Episode 61

Sam Miller is a professional touring comedian. In his life, he has faced MAJOR challenges with addiction. At one of his lowest points, he was addicted to meth and living in a puppy mill. Sam joins The Compass to discuss his life now, managing his emotions and the comedy life.

Nov 17, 202119 minEp. 121

Building on Your Parenting Strengths (Guest: Brandon Miller) Episode 59

For most parents, the default is to think about what you are doing wrong. Brandon Miller (author of Incredible Parent) joins the Compass to discuss how you can overcome this by focusing on your parenting strengths and building on them, leading to a more fulfilled life!

Nov 03, 202121 minEp. 117

Focusing on Solutions (Guest: Craig Smith) Episode 58

When your child has been through a tough time it is easy to get caught up in addressing the “problem.” That doesn’t always have to be the case though. Therapist, Craig Smith joins The Compass to discuss being solution focused. He explains how getting your child engaged in activities and focusing on what is working can help.

Oct 27, 202119 minEp. 115

[Video] Focusing on Solutions (Guest: Craig Smith) Episode 58

When your child has been through a tough time it is easy to get caught up in addressing the “problem.” That doesn’t always have to be the case though. Therapist, Craig Smith joins The Compass to discuss being solution focused. He explains how getting your child engaged in activities and focusing on what is working can help.

Oct 27, 202119 minEp. 114

Self-Care (Guest: Dr. Nicole Christian Brathwaite) Episode 57

Psychiatrist and Medical Director, Dr. Nicole Christian Brathwaite joins The Compass to give an in-depth look at what self-care actually means. She discusses setting boundaries, depression warning signs, and having your own adult identity.

Oct 20, 202120 minEp. 113

[Video] The Balance of Fatherhood (Guest: Randal Wyatt) Episode 55

Randal Wyatt is a popular MC from Portland and Founder of the non-profit, Taking Ownership PDX. He joins The Compass to discuss how he’s managed to balance fatherhood with a career and creative passions. He also talks about fighting toxic masculinity, the power of music, and advocating for his children at school.

Oct 06, 202121 minEp. 108

The Balance of Fatherhood (Guest: Randal Wyatt) Episode 55

Randal Wyatt is a popular MC from Portland and Founder of the non-profit, Taking Ownership PDX. He joins The Compass to discuss how he’s managed to balance fatherhood with a career and creative passions. He also talks about fighting toxic masculinity, the power of music, and advocating for his children at school.

Oct 06, 202121 minEp. 109

Teaching Children About Money (Guest: Rozanne Garman) Episode 54

Entrepreneur Rozanne Garman discusses financial lessons she learned from her mother, who raised three children on a thousand dollars a month. As an adult, she has gained new knowledge about money that she hopes to pass on to her children.

Sep 29, 202119 minEp. 107

[Video] Raising Your Spirited Child (Guest: Dr. Mary Kurcinka) Episode 53

Some children are particularly “spirited.” They feel their emotions intensely. They’re sensitive. They’re aware. While this is a gift, it also comes with its own set of challenges. Dr. Mary joins the Parental Compass to discuss how to help these children wade through life’s obstacles while maintaining their spirit.

Sep 22, 202120 minEp. 104

Raising Your Spirited Child (Guest: Mary Kurcinka) Episode 53

Some children are particularly “spirited.” They feel their emotions intensely. They’re sensitive. They’re aware. While this is a gift, it also comes with its own set of challenges. Dr. Mary joins the Parental Compass to discuss how to help these children wade through life’s obstacles while maintaining their spirit.

Sep 22, 202120 minEp. 105