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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) Overcoming Suicidal Ideation (Guest: Emily Drake) Episode 131

Emily Drake (host of The Who's Missing Podcast & mental health clinician) joins The Compass to share her experiences with suicidal ideation. Emily discusses how it felt during her darkest moments and her journey of perseverance. To learn more about Emily Drake's work, visit: https://www.whosmissingpodcast.com/ https://www.thecollective-academy.com/...

Dec 06, 202321 minEp. 268

Overcoming Suicidal Ideation (Guest: Emily Drake) Episode 131

Emily Drake (host of The Who's Missing Podcast & mental health clinician) joins The Compass to share her experiences with suicidal ideation. Emily discusses how it felt during her darkest moments and her journey of perseverance. To learn more about Emily Drake's work, visit: https://www.whosmissingpodcast.com/ https://www.thecollective-academy.com/...

Dec 06, 202321 minEp. 269

(Video) What you STILL Need to Know About COVID (Guest: Dr. Paul Offit) Episode 130

Dr. Paul Offit is a pediatric scientist who co-invented the Roto-virus vaccine, which is attributed with saving millions of lives across the world. Dr. Offit joins The Compass to answer questions we still have about the pandemic, tips for keeping your family healthy, and new information about the COVID-19 vaccine. To learn more about Dr. Paul Offit’s work, visit www.paul-offit.com .

Nov 01, 202321 minEp. 130

What you STILL Need to Know About COVID (Guest: Dr. Paul Offit) Episode 130

Dr. Paul Offit is a pediatric scientist who co-invented the Roto-virus vaccine, which is attributed with saving millions of lives across the world. Dr. Offit joins The Compass to answer questions we still have about the pandemic, tips for keeping your family healthy, and new information about the COVID-19 vaccine. To learn more about Dr. Paul Offit’s work, visit www.paul-offit.com .

Nov 01, 202321 minEp. 267

(VIDEO) Habits for Success (Guest: Ana Homayoun) Episode 129

Academic Advisor and Early Career Specialist Ana Homayoun joins The Compass to discuss her new book "Erasing the Finish Line." Ana shares about helping young people develop practical solutions to promote purposeful learning. She also discusses developing routines, impulse control, healthy social relationships, and more. To learn more about Ana Homayoun's work, visit www.erasingthefinishline.com . Ana will be a keynote speaker at The FESS Strengthening Families Virtual Conference on Friday, Nov 3...

Oct 04, 202322 minEp. 265

Habits for Success (Guest: Ana Homayoun) Episode 129

Academic Advisor and Early Career Specialist Ana Homayoun joins The Compass to discuss her new book "Erasing the Finish Line." Ana shares about helping young people develop practical solutions to promote purposeful learning. She also discusses developing routines, impulse control, healthy social relationships, and more. To learn more about Ana Homayoun's work, visit www.erasingthefinishline.com . Ana will be a keynote speaker at The FESS Strengthening Families Virtual Conference on Friday, Nov 3...

Oct 04, 202322 minEp. 266

(VIDEO) Supporting Preschoolers through BIG Emotions (Guest: Meredith Rusu) Episode 128

Children's Author Meredith Rusu joins The Compass to discuss her new book "There's a Yeti in My Tummy." The story focuses on social-emotional learning by helping preschoolers embrace their BIG feelings. Meredith shares her insights on parenting young children and teachers' positive impact on young lives. To learn more about Meredith Rusu's work, visit www.meredithrusu.com or find her on Instagram @MeredithRusuWrites.

Sep 06, 202320 minEp. 263

Supporting Preschoolers through BIG Emotions (Guest: Meredith Rusu) Episode 128

Children's Author Meredith Rusu joins The Compass to discuss her new book "There's a Yeti in My Tummy." The story focuses on social-emotional learning by helping preschoolers embrace their BIG feelings. Meredith shares her insights on parenting young children and teachers' positive impact on young lives. To learn more about Meredith Rusu's work, visit www.meredithrusu.com or find her on Instagram @MeredithRusuWrites....

Sep 06, 202320 minEp. 264

(VIDEO) Baby Nurturing Neuroscience (Guest: Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum) Episode 127

Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum, author of "The Nurture Revolution," joins The Compass to discuss common nurturing myths and alternatives parents can try. Dr. Kirshenbaum explains what it means to gaslight your baby, parent's brain development and why newborns can't self-soothe. To learn more about Dr. Kirshenbaum's work, follow her on Instagram @nurture_neuroscience_parenting or visit her website www.nurture-neuroscience.com...

Aug 02, 202319 minEp. 261

Baby Nurturing Neuroscience (Guest: Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum) Episode 127

Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum, author of "The Nurture Revolution," joins The Compass to discuss common nurturing myths and alternatives parents can try. Dr. Kirshenbaum explains what it means to gaslight your baby, parent's brain development and why newborns can't self-soothe. To learn more about Dr. Kirshenbaum's work, follow her on Instagram @nurture_neuroscience_parenting or visit her website www.nurture-neuroscience.com...

Aug 02, 202319 minEp. 262

(VIDEO) Modern Manners for Teens (Guest: Brooke Romney) Episode 126

Content creator and author Brooke Romney joins The Compass to discuss teaching your teen "modern manners" aka life skills that will help them develop into successful adults. Brooke speaks on her books "52 Modern Manners for Today's Teens" Vol. I & 11. She also shares a ton of helpful tips that you can start working with your teen on today. To follow Brooke, go to her Instagram page @brookeromneywrites or her website www.brookeromney.com...

Jul 05, 202321 minEp. 259

Modern Manners for Teens (Guest: Brooke Romney) Episode 126

Content creator and author Brooke Romney joins The Compass to discuss teaching your teen "modern manners" aka life skills that will help them develop into successful adults. Brooke speaks on her books "52 Modern Manners for Today's Teens" Vol. I & 11. She also shares a ton of helpful tips that you can start working with your teen on today. To follow Brooke, go to her Instagram page @brookeromneywrites or her website www.brookeromney.com...

Jul 05, 202321 minEp. 260

[Video] Financial Education - Your Parents, Teens & You (Guest: Jay Gabrani of Prepared Fathers) Episode 125

Jay Gabrani (of Prepared Fathers) discusses important financial concepts for the whole family. Do my parents have a will? How much should I share with my teen about the family’s finances? Will I ever be able to retire? These ideas and more are explored in this week’s Compass. To learn more about “critical financial mistakes parents make and how to avoid them” visit www.preparedfathers.com/compass

Jun 07, 202321 minEp. 257

Financial Education - Your Parents, Teens & You (Guest: Jay Gabrani of Prepared Fathers) Episode 125

Jay Gabrani (of Prepared Fathers) discusses important financial concepts for the whole family. Do my parents have a will? How much should I share with my teen about the family’s finances? Will I ever be able to retire? These ideas and more are explored in this week’s Compass. To learn more about “critical financial mistakes parents make and how to avoid them” visit www.preparedfathers.com/compass

Jun 07, 202321 minEp. 258

Helping Your Child Find Their Sense of Purpose (Guest: Dr. Melanie McNally) Episode 124

Activities and passions can help give a young person's life meaning. Clinical psychologist Dr. Melanie McNally joins The Compass to share her insights about developing passions, grit, and helping your child think through their emotions. You can learn more about Dr. Melanie McNally's work by visiting www.destinationyou.com

May 03, 202320 minEp. 256

Communication Challenges (Guest: Cole Johnson) Episode 123

Many of the conflicts between parents and children can be traced back to communication challenges. Cole Johnson (therapist with Behavioral Health Resources in Grays Harbor County) shares in insights into how brains are wired differently and steps you can take towards harmony.

Apr 05, 202320 minEp. 254

[Video] Communication Challenges (Guest: Cole Johnson) Episode 123

Many of the conflicts between parents and children can be traced back to communication challenges. Cole Johnson (therapist with Behavioral Health Resources in Grays Harbor County) shares in insights into how brains are wired differently and steps you can take towards harmony.

Apr 05, 202320 minEp. 253

[Video] Childhood Drug Addiction (Guest: Richard Capriola) Episode 122

Richard Capriola is a clinical addictions counselor and author of the book "The Addicted Child: A Parent's Guide to Adolescent Substance Abuse." He joins The Compass to explain the brain psychology behind why youth abuse substances, how to explains your concerns, and steps to provide support. To learn more about Richard's work and to find his workbook visit www.helptheaddictedchild.com

Mar 01, 202321 minEp. 251

Childhood Drug Addiction (Guest: Richard Capriola) Episode 122

Richard Capriola is a clinical addictions counselor and author of the book "The Addicted Child: A Parents Guide to Adolescent Substance Abuse." He joins The Compass to explain the brain psychology behind why youth abuse substances, how to explains your concerns, and steps to provide support. To learn more about Richard's work and to find his workbook visit www.helptheaddictedchild.com

Mar 01, 202321 minEp. 252

BEST OF - Bullying (Guest: Barbara Coloroso, Best Selling Author)

Barbara Coloroso joins the Parental Compass to discussing bullying, the dynamics around their behavior and how to intervene. To learn more about bullying and a variety of other parenting topics from Barbara Coloroso visit http://www.kidsareworthit.com/ https://familyess.org/theparentalcompass/

Feb 08, 202322 minEp. 248

[Video] BEST OF - Bullying (Guest: Barbara Coloroso, Best Selling Author)

Barbara Coloroso joins the Parental Compass to discussing bullying, the dynamics around their behavior and how to intervene. To learn more about bullying and a variety of other parenting topics from Barbara Coloroso visit http://www.kidsareworthit.com/ http://Familyess.org/theparentalcompass

Feb 08, 202322 minEp. 247

[Video] Managing Screen Time (Guest: Emily Cherkin ”The Screen Time Consultant”) Episode 121

It’s become a modern fact of life. Children love their screens. However, these devices come with a whole host of challenges. How do you set limits? Are they staying safe online? What about the computers at school? Author and educator Emily Cherkin, The Screen Time Consult, shares her perspective on technology conversations with your children, parental controls, and much more.

Feb 01, 202321 minEp. 245

Managing Screen Time (Guest: Emily Cherkin “The Screen Time Consultant”) Episode 121

It’s become a modern fact of life. Children love their screens. However, these devices come with a whole host of challenges. How do you set limits? Are they staying safe online? What about the computers at school? Author and educator Emily Cherkin, The Screen Time Consult, shares her perspective on technology conversations with your children, parental controls, and much more.

Feb 01, 202321 minEp. 246

[Video] BEST OF - Video Game Addiction (Guest: Hilarie Cash)

The Parental Compass NEEDS your support! We are seeking new sponsors so that we can continue bringing you important parenting information weekly. If you or your business is interested in learning more, please email [email protected] Hilary Cash is the founder of ReStart, a residential treatment for video gaming addicts. This week on the show, she discusses gaming addiction, the odds of becoming a professional gamer, and steps you can take to help a loved one. ( www.restartlife.com )...

Jan 25, 202321 minEp. 243

BEST OF - Video Game Addiction (Guest: Hilarie Cash)

The Parental Compass NEEDS your support! We are seeking new sponsors so that we can continue bringing you important parenting information weekly. If you or your business is interested in learning more, please email [email protected] Hilary Cash is the founder of ReStart, a residential treatment for video gaming addicts. This week on the show, she discusses gaming addiction, the odds of becoming a professional gamer, and steps you can take to help a loved one. ( www.restartlife.com )...

Jan 25, 202321 minEp. 244

[Video] Understanding Fentanyl (Guest: Tall Cop aka Jermaine Galloway) Episode 120

The use of Fentanyl has become a rising drug epidemic in our country. Tall Cop, aka Jermaine Calloway, is an 18-year police force veteran. He now travels the country to educate about drug abuse and prevention. Tall Cop compass joins The Compass to share his insights about fentanyl, what’s happening in the streets, and strategies to stop your children from using drugs as adults.

Jan 18, 202319 minEp. 241

Understanding Fentanyl (Guest: Tall Cop aka Jermaine Galloway) Episode 120

The use of Fentanyl has become a rising epidemic in our country. Tall Cop, aka Jermaine Calloway, is an 18-year police force veteran. He now travels the country to educate about drug abuse and prevention. Tall Cop compass joins The Compass to share his insights about fentanyl, what’s happening in the streets, and strategies to stop your children from using drugs as adults.

Jan 18, 202319 minEp. 242