Talking with your children about sex can be an incredibly uncomfortable conversation. How do you approach the topic? What information should you share when? How do you make sure your children understand your values around sex? Amy Lang has taught sex education for 25 years and is the author of “Sex talks with Tweens.” She answers these questions and more in this week’s episode of The Parental Compass.
Aug 17, 2022•21 min•Ep 197•Transcript available on Metacast Talking with your children about sex can be an incredibly uncomfortable conversation. How do you approach the topic? What information should you share when? How do you make sure your children understand your values around sex? Amy Lang has taught sex education for 25 years and is the author of “Sex talks with Tweens.” She answers these questions and more in this week’s episode of The Parental Compass.
Aug 17, 2022•21 min•Ep 198•Transcript available on Metacast Physical therapist Sally Carman joins The Compass to explain children's sensory challenges and strategies for offering support. She discusses sensory systems that are less understood but greatly impact a young person’s quality of life.
Aug 10, 2022•22 min•Ep 195•Transcript available on Metacast Physical therapist Sally Carman joins The Compass to explain children's sensory challenges and strategies for offering support. She discusses sensory systems that are less understood but greatly impact a young person’s quality of life.
Aug 10, 2022•22 min•Ep 196•Transcript available on Metacast Paul Offit is a doctor who helped create the Rotavirus vaccine, credited with saving millions of lives worldwide. He joins The Compass the give us an update on Covid, how the vaccine is working so far, and his thoughts on why it is still important to be vaccinated.
Aug 03, 2022•21 min•Ep 193•Transcript available on Metacast Paul Offit is a doctor who helped create the Rotavirus vaccine, credited with saving millions of lives worldwide. He joins The Compass the give us an update on Covid, how the vaccine is working so far, and his thoughts on why it is still important to be vaccinated.
Aug 03, 2022•21 min•Ep 194•Transcript available on Metacast Today youth mental health is a more widely discussed issue than ever before. Still, it can be tough to know where to turn when your child is struggling. Eliana Stockwell-Ferber from NAMI (the world’s largest grassroots mental health organization) joins The Compass to discuss her challenges growing up, what her parents did to help, and steps you can take to provide support. For more about NAMI’s Stop the Silence Campaign, visit www.NAMITM.org...
Jul 27, 2022•19 min•Ep 191•Transcript available on Metacast Today youth mental health is a more widely discussed issue than ever before. Still, knowing where to turn when your child is struggling can be tough. Eliana Stockwell-Ferber from NAMI (the world’s largest grassroots mental health organization) joins The Compass to discuss her challenges growing up, what her parents did to help, and steps you can take to provide support. For more about NAMI’s Stop the Silence Campaign, visit www.NAMITM.org
Jul 27, 2022•19 min•Ep 192•Transcript available on Metacast Natasha Tarpley, author of the best-selling children’s book “I Love My Hair,” joins The Compass to discuss encouraging your children to be their authentic selves. Natasha shares wisdom she gained growing up, the inspiration behind her stories, and creating safe environments where children can thrive. www.NatashaTarpleyWrites.com
Jul 20, 2022•20 min•Ep 189•Transcript available on Metacast Natasha Tarpley, author of the best-selling children’s book “I Love My Hair,” joins The Compass to discuss encouraging your children to be their authentic selves. Natasha shares wisdom she gained growing up, the inspiration behind her stories, and creating safe environments where children can thrive. www.NatashaTarpleyWrites.com
Jul 20, 2022•20 min•Ep 190•Transcript available on Metacast As a professional commentator, Tony Ventrella is a staple in Seattle sports. He is also the author of “Smile in the Mirror” and “Here’s Smiling at You.” Tony joins The Compass to discuss the lessons he learned as a child, managing a family with a career, and the core values he hopes to leave his children.
Jul 13, 2022•20 min•Ep 187•Transcript available on Metacast As a professional commentator, Tony Ventrella is a staple in Seattle sports. He is also the author of “Smile in the Mirror” and “Here’s Smiling at You.” Tony joins The Compass to discuss the lessons he learned as a child, managing a family with a career, and the core values he hopes to leave his children.
Jul 13, 2022•20 min•Ep 188•Transcript available on Metacast As a parent, you don't always know the extent of your child's substance use but can usually sense when something's wrong. Addiction counselor and author of "The Addicted Child: A Parent's Guide to Adolescent Substance Abuse" joins the Compass to discuss warning signs, approaching with compassion, and maintaining hope. To learn more about supporting youth with substance abuse challenges, visit www.HelpTheAddictedChild.com .
Jul 06, 2022•20 min•Ep 185•Transcript available on Metacast As a parent, you don't always know the extent of your child's substance use but can usually sense when something's wrong. Addiction counselor and author of "The Addicted Child: A Parent's Guide to Adolescent Substance Abuse" joins the Compass to discuss warning signs, approaching with compassion, and maintaining hope. To learn more about supporting youth with substance abuse challenges, visit www.HelpTheAddictedChild.com .
Jul 06, 2022•20 min•Ep 186•Transcript available on Metacast This week on The Compass, we are joined by ADHD parenting coach Diane Dempster of Impact Parents. Diane explains helping your child when they feel emotionally hijacked, academic challenges, and providing support without coddling them. For a free "12 Fool-Proof Tips to Parent a Complex Teen" information sheet, visit www.ImpactParents.com/Compass
Jun 29, 2022•19 min•Ep 183•Transcript available on Metacast This week on The Compass, we are joined by ADHD parenting coach Diane Dempster of Impact Parents. Diane explains helping your child when they feel emotionally hijacked, academic challenges, and providing support without coddling them. For a free "12 Fool-Proof Tips to Parent a Complex Teen" information sheet, visit www.ImpactParents.com/Compass
Jun 29, 2022•19 min•Ep 184•Transcript available on Metacast Every parent experiences conflict with their child at some point. Still, how you respond to the conflict can make all the difference. Parenting Coach Cynthia Klein ( www.AllyParenting.com ) joins The Compass to explain the different roles parents can take for managing those tough situations.
Jun 22, 2022•19 min•Ep 181•Transcript available on Metacast Every parent experiences conflict with their child at some point. Still, how you respond to the conflict can make all the difference. Parenting Coach Cynthia Klein ( www.AllyParenting.com ) joins The Compass to explain the different roles parents can take for managing those tough situations.
Jun 22, 2022•19 min•Ep 182•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast