Nellie Harden (nellieharden.com) is an author who hosts workshops for parents from across the country. She joins The Compass to explain steps you can take to instill in your daughter with a sense of self-worth and confidence. Nellie discusses brain development, dating, and ensuring your daughter feels ‘seen.’
Nellie Harden (nellieharden.com) is an author who hosts workshops for parents from across the country. She joins The Compass to explain steps you can take to instill in your daughter with a sense of self-worth and confidence. Nellie discusses brain development, dating, and ensuring your daughter feels ‘seen.’
Dr. Lisa Smith is an advocate, author, and psychology professor at the University of Arizona. Dr. Smith joins The Compass to share her insights on steps to keep your child safe, what to do if an incident happens, and why reporting is so important.
Dr. Lisa Smith is an advocate, author, and psychology professor at the University of Arizona. Dr. Smith joins The Compass to share her insights on steps to keep your child safe, what to do if an incident happens, and why reporting is so important.
Jan Stewart was a career-oriented woman who worked on both Wall Street and Bay Street (in Canada). Jan joins The Compass to share how her life changed when she had children with extreme mental health disorders and words of wisdom for other parents in similar situations. Jan’s upcoming book, Hold on Tight: A Parent's Journey Raising Children with Mental Illness, is available for pre-order on Amazon. You can learn more about her work by visiting https://janstewartauthor.com/...
Jan Stewart was a career-oriented woman who worked on both Wall Street and Bay Street (in Canada). Jan joins The Compass to share how her life changed when she had children with extreme mental health disorders and words of wisdom for other parents in similar situations. Jan’s upcoming book, Hold on Tight: A Parent's Journey Raising Children with Mental Illness, is available for pre-order on Amazon. You can learn more about her work by visiting https://janstewartauthor.com/...
As parents, it’s easy to underestimate how much work having a dog really is. Professional dog trainer Jake Schneider joins The Compass to discuss the right time to get a dog, pet/child dynamics, and the value dogs can bring to your family’s lives. You can learn more about Jake's work by visiting www.ondogtrainingacademy.com.
As parents, it’s easy to underestimate how much work having a dog really is. Professional dog trainer Jake Schneider joins The Compass to discuss the right time to get a dog, pet/child dynamics, and the value dogs can bring to your family’s lives. You can learn more about Jake’s work by visiting www.OnDogTrainingAcademy.com
Alfie Kohn is the author of several books including Punished by Rewards and Unconditional Parenting. He joins The Compass to explain how the traditional “do this and you’ll get that” approach to parenting may get temporary compliance by does not help your child long-term. To learn more about Alfie Kohn’s work visit www.alfiekohn.org
Alfie Kohn is the author of several books, including Punished by Rewards and Unconditional Parenting. He joins The Compass to explain how the traditional “do this and you’ll get that” approach to parenting may get temporary compliance by does not help your child long-term. To learn more about Alfie Kohn’s work, visit www.alfiekohn.org
Alayna (who is 19) and Melissa (who is 54) both suffered from eating disorders growing up. They join to share their multigenerational perspective on eating disorder warning signs, underlying causes, and paths toward recovery. To find Alayna and Melissa’s book “FULL: Overcoming Our Eating Disorders to Fully Live" go to www.blackumbrellawellness.com.
Alayna (who is 19) and Melissa (who is 54) both suffered from eating disorders growing up. They join to share their multigenerational perspective on eating disorder warning signs, underlying causes, and paths toward recovery. To find Alayna and Melissa’s book “FULL: Overcoming Our Eating Disorders to Fully Live" go to www.blackumbrellawellness.com.
Family conflict, the loss of a loved one, and the pressures of materialism. All of these can make the holidays a difficult time of year. Accomplished author Barbara Coloroso ( www.kidsareworthit.com ) joins The Compass to discuss navigating these challenges in a way that honors and respects everyone, including yourself.
Family conflict, the loss of a loved one, and the pressures of materialism. All of these can make the holidays a difficult time of year. Accomplished author Barbara Coloroso ( www.kidsareworthit.com ) joins The Compass to discuss navigating these challenges in a way that honors and respects everyone, including yourself.
In middle school, social relationships become a lot more complicated. It is a time when many friendships start to change. Jessica Speer is the award-winning author of BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends)? A Girl's Guide to Happy Friendships and Middle School- Safety Goggles Advised. She joins The Compass to discuss how to best support your child navigate their social relationships through this difficult period. To learn more about Jessica's work, visit https://jessicaspeer.com/...
In middle school, social relationships become a lot more complicated. It is a time when many friendships start to change. Jessica Speer is the award-winning author of BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends)? A Girl's Guide to Happy Friendships and Middle School- Safety Goggles Advised. She joins The Compass to discuss how to best support your child navigate their social relationships through this difficult period. To learn more about Jessica's work, visit https://jessicaspeer.com/...
We all want to raise empathetic, grateful, and grounded children. Natalie Silverstein is the author of the Simple Acts Guide book series. ( simpleactsguide.com ) Natalie joins The Compass to discuss volunteerism, modeling empathetic behaviors, and how you can include helping others in your family's busy life.
We all want to raise empathetic, grateful, and grounded children. Natalie Silverstein is the author of the Simple Acts Guide book series. ( simpleactsguide.com ) Natalie joins The Compass to discuss volunteerism, modeling empathetic behaviors, and how you can include helping others in your family's busy life.
This week The Parental Compass is coming to you LIVE from the Strengthening Families Conference. Our guest, Dr. Devorah Heitner, is the author of Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive and Survive in Their Digital World and the forthcoming, Growing Up In Public (2023) and has published articles about kids and tech in the Washington Post, CNN Opinion, and The New York Times. Dr. Devorah Heitner discusses how to navigate raising children in the digital age. For more information about Devorah’s work visit...
This week The Parental Compass is coming to you LIVE from the Strengthening Families Conference. Our guest, Dr. Devorah Heitner, is the author of Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive and Survive in Their Digital World and the forthcoming, Growing Up In Public (2023) and has published articles about kids and tech in the Washington Post, CNN Opinion, and The New York Times. Dr. Devorah Heitner discusses how to navigate raising children in the digital age. For more information about Devorah’s work visit...
Child Psychologist and author Mona Delahooke joins The Compass to discuss supporting neurodivergent youth through relational safety, advocacy, and approaching situations with empathy.
Child Psychologist and author Mona Delahooke joins The Compass to discuss supporting neurodivergent youth through relational safety, advocacy, and approaching situations with empathy.
When your child is misbehaving, it is not because they want to do bad but rather because they don’t yet have the skills to meet expectations. Kim Hopkins of Lives in the Balance ( www.livesinthebalance.com ) joins The Compass to discuss Collaborative and Proactive Solutions.
When your child misbehaves, it is not because they want to do bad but because they don’t yet have the skills to meet expectations. Kim Hopkins of Lives in the Balance ( www.livesinthebalance.com ) joins The Compass to discuss Collaborative and Proactive Solutions.
This week The Parental Compass meets The Parent Compass. Cindy Muchnick, the author of the book The Parent Compass, joins the show to discuss how to be supportive of your child’s academics while not becoming so involved that it becomes disempowering. She also speaks on encouraging your child to follow their passions and be their own advocate. Our partners at KMRE Radio in Bellingham are increasing their signal! Each Monday at 10am, KMRE airs The Parental Compass in its entirety. To support their...
This week The Parental Compass meets The Parent Compass. Cindy Muchnick, the author of the book The Parent Compass, joins the show to discuss how to be supportive of your child’s academics while not becoming so involved that it becomes disempowering. She also speaks on encouraging your child to follow their passions and be their own advocate. Our partners at KMRE Radio in Bellingham are increasing their signal! Each Monday at 10am, KMRE airs The Parental Compass in its entirety. To support their...
Andrea Dorn, the author of When Someone Dies: A Children's Mindful How-To Guide on Greif and Loss, joins The Compass to discuss speaking with children about death, tools for them to process emotions, and how to honor a person's memory. To learn more about Andrea's work, visit https://www.andreadorn.com/
Andrea Dorn, the author of When Someone Dies: A Children's Mindful How-To Guide on Greif and Loss, joins The Compass to discuss speaking with children about death, tools for them to process emotions, and how to honor a person's memory. To learn more about Andrea's work, visit https://www.andreadorn.com/
Jessica Lahey is a best-selling author, writer for the New York Times, parent, and recovering alcoholic. She joins The Compass to share what she's learned about preventing addiction in her own children. Jessica explains speaking with your child about addiction, the less thought about risk factors and building up protections.
Jessica Lahey is a best-selling author, writer for the New York Times, parent, and recovering alcoholic. She joins The Compass to share what she's learned about preventing addiction in her children. Jessica explains speaking with your child about addiction, the less thought about risk factors and building up protections.
