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The Parental Compass
by parentalcompass
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.
Episodes
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VIDEO- Ep. 161 Water Safety (Guest: Jackie Barrett)
Aquatics Director of the South Sound YMCA and swim coach Jackie Barrett joins The Compass to discuss helping children build confidence in the water from a young age, the hidden dangers in natural bodies of water, and the importance of understanding personal limits.
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Ep. 161 Water Safety (Guest: Jackie Barrett)
Aquatics Director of the South Sound YMCA and swim coach Jackie Barrett joins The Compass to discuss helping children build confidence in the water from a young age, the hidden dangers in natural bodies of water, and the importance of understanding personal limits.
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Ep. 160 Empowering Reluctant Readers (Guest: Jennifer Williamson Forster
Jennifer Williamson Forrester, Executive Director of the South Sound Reading Foundation, joins The Compass to discuss transforming reluctant readers into book lovers. She shares practical tactics for inspiring young readers and emphasizes the importance of a supportive reading environment.
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VIDEO Ep.160- Empowering Reluctant Readers (Guest: Jennifer Williamson Forster)
Jennifer Williamson Forrester, Executive Director of the South Sound Reading Foundation, joins The Compass to discuss transforming reluctant readers into book lovers. She shares practical tactics for inspiring young readers and emphasizes the importance of a supportive reading environment.
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VIDEO Ep. 159- Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (Guest: Dr. Grace Lim)
Dr. Grace Lim joins The Compass to explain ACEs, also known as Adverse Childhood Experiences. Dr. Lim breaks down what ACEs are and the impact they can have on both your child’s health and your own. She also shares practical steps parents can take to care for themselves first so they can better...
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Ep. 159- Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (Guest: Dr. Grace Lim)
Dr. Grace Lim joins The Compass to explain ACEs, also known as Adverse Childhood Experiences. Dr. Lim breaks down what ACEs are and the impact they can have on both your child’s health and your own. She also shares practical steps parents can take to care for themselves first so they can better...
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Ep. 158- Connecting with Your True Self (Guest: Logan Reed)
Life and Leadership Coach Logan Reed joins The Parental Compass to explore how the beliefs we form as children shape our adult lives. Logan shares how outdated beliefs impacted her own journey and how recognizing those patterns became a turning point in her personal growth. She also offers...
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VIDEO, Ep. 158- Connecting with Your True Self (Guest: Logan Reed)
Life and Leadership Coach Logan Reed joins The Parental Compass to explore how the beliefs we form as children shape our adult lives. Logan shares how outdated beliefs impacted her own journey and how recognizing those patterns became a turning point in her personal growth. She also offers...
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VIDEO- Ep. 157- Discipline and Dignity (Guest: Barbara Coloroso)
Barbara Coloroso joins The Compass to share her insights on discipline. Drawing from her work with genocide survivors in Rwanda, Barbara explores the difference between discipline and punishment, the role of accountability, and what it means to keep a child’s dignity intact. To learn more about...
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Ep. 157- Discipline and Dignity (Guest: Barbara Coloroso)
Barbara Coloroso joins The Compass to share her insights on discipline. Drawing from her work with genocide survivors in Rwanda, Barbara explores the difference between discipline and punishment, the role of accountability, and what it means to keep a child’s dignity intact. To learn more about...
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VIDEO- Ep. 156 Community Activated Prevention- Coalitions- Part 3 (Guest: Capetra Parker)
Capra Parker, Senior Community Prevention Specialist, joins The Compass to discuss the importance of community coalitions in prevention. She outlines the key elements for effective coalitions: efficiency, cohesion, opportunities for participation, skill building, goal directedness, and diverse...
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Ep. 156 Community Activated Prevention- Coalitions- Part 3 (Guest: Capetra Parker)
Capra Parker, Senior Community Prevention Specialist, joins The Compass to discuss the importance of community coalitions in prevention. She outlines the key elements for effective coalitions: efficiency, cohesion, opportunities for participation, skill building, goal directedness, and diverse...
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VIDEO- Ep. 155 - Community Activated Prevention- The Role of Families- Part Two (Guest Capetra Parker)
In part two of our three-part series on Community Activated Prevention, guest Capra Parker, Senior Community Prevention Specialist, discuss practical steps families can take to prevent their children engaging in substance abuse and other risky behaviors. Topics include family meetings,...
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Ep. 155 - Community Activated Prevention- The Role of Families- Part Two (Guest Capetra Parker)
In part two of our three-part series on Community Activated Prevention, guest Capra Parker, Senior Community Prevention Specialist, discuss practical steps families can take to prevent their children engaging in substance abuse and other risky behaviors. Topics include family meetings,...
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VIDEO- Ep. 154 Community Activated Prevention, The Role of Everyone- Part One (Guest Capetra Parker)
Capetra Parker, Senior Community Prevention Specialist, joins The Compass to explain Community Activated Prevention. Capetra breaks down risk and protective factors and the role of prevention in supporting youth. She also discusses community coalitions, family engagement, and how data can guide...
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Ep. 154- Community Activated Prevention, The Role of Everyone- Part One (Guest Capetra Parker)
Capetra Parker, Senior Community Prevention Specialist, joins The Compass to explain Community Activated Prevention. Capetra breaks down risk and protective factors and the role of prevention in supporting youth. She also discusses community coalitions, family engagement, and how data can guide...
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Ep. 153 – Parenting Strategies for Autistic and Neurodivergent Children (Guest: Samantha Hinger)
Samantha Hinger, an autistic advocate and mental health consultant, joins The Compass to share her experiences as both an autistic individual and a parent of a child with autism. She shares insights on supporting sensory needs, building self-regulation, and encouraging flexibility and autonomy.
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[Video] Ep. 153 – Parenting Strategies for Autistic and Neurodivergent Children (Guest: Samantha Hinger)
Samantha Hinger, an autistic advocate and mental health consultant, joins The Compass to share her experiences as both an autistic individual and a parent of a child with autism. She shares insights on supporting sensory needs, building self-regulation, and encouraging flexibility and autonomy.
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[Video] Ep. 152 -What Helped Me Through Foster Care (Guest: Shanelle Berry)
Shanelle Berry spent her childhood bouncing between over 12 foster homes. Today, she works as a Peer Counselor, helping youth navigate through their trauma and reach towards their goals. Shanelle joins The Parental Compass, to share about her journey and give advice on what foster/kinship parents...
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Ep. 152- What Helped Me Through Foster Care (Guest: Shanelle Berry)
Shanelle Berry spent her childhood bouncing between over 12 foster homes. Today, she works as a Peer Counselor, helping youth navigate through their trauma and reach towards their goals. Shanelle joins The Parental Compass, to share about her journey and give advice on what foster/kinship parents...
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Ep. 151 Supporting Youth Through Trauma (Guest: Beth Tyson)
Therapist, Author, and Parenting Educator Beth Tyson shares insights on how emotional safety and connection help young people heal from trauma. She highlights the importance of repairing relationships and explores the concept of ambiguous loss. Tyson also offers practical strategies to help...
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[Video] Ep. 151 Supporting Youth Through Trauma (Guest: Beth Tyson)
Therapist, Author, and Parenting Educator Beth Tyson shares insights on how emotional safety and connection help young people heal from trauma. She highlights the importance of repairing relationships and explores the concept of ambiguous loss. Tyson also offers practical strategies to help...
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[Video] Ep. 150, Exploring Emotional Literacy (Guest: Katie Lorz)
Licensed mental health counselor Katie Lorz shares the importance of emotional literacy for both parents and children. She offers tips on building an emotional vocabulary, modeling emotional regulation, and introduces her new book, 'Holistic Wellbeing: A Guide to Being Intentionally Mentally…
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Ep. 150, Exploring Emotional Literacy (Guest: Katie Lorz)
Licensed mental health counselor Katie Lorz shares the importance of emotional literacy for both parents and children. She offers tips on building an emotional vocabulary, modeling emotional regulation, and introduces her new book, 'Holistic Wellbeing: A Guide to Being Intentionally Mentally…
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[Video] Ep. 149 Internet Safety for Tweens (Guests: Nathan LaChine & Karina StarkHart)
Community Educator Nathan LaChine and Therapist Karina StarkHart discuss their collaborative workbook, 'Internet Safety with Olivia and Friends,' which aims to educate preteens and their parents about online safety. They highlight the importance of proactive conversations, mutual learning, and...
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Ep. 149 Internet Safety for Tweens (Guests: Nathan LaChine & Karina StarkHart)
Community Educator Nathan LaChine and Therapist Karina StarkHart discuss their collaborative workbook, 'Internet Safety with Olivia and Friends,' which aims to educate preteens and their parents about online safety. They highlight the importance of proactive conversations, mutual learning, and...
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[Video] Ep. 148 Family Reunification (Guests: Ambrosia Eberhardt & Natalya Kinder)
Ambrosia and Natalia share their journeys through the child welfare system. They discuss overcoming addiction and trauma to reunite with their children. Their story emphasizes the importance of hope, setting small goals, and building a supportive community.
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Ep. 148 Family Reunification (Guests: Ambrosia Eberhardt & Natalya Kinder)
Ambrosia and Natalya share their journeys through the child welfare system. They discuss overcoming addiction and trauma to reunite with their children. Their story emphasizes the importance of hope, setting small goals, and building a supportive community.
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Parenting with Purpose (Guest: Margi Graziano) Episode 147
For 35 years, Margi Graziano has worked with businesses and individuals to overcome personal and professional barriers. She joins The Compass to discuss how these same concepts apply to parenting. Margi speaks about aligning with your purpose, self-awareness, and response-agility. To learn more...
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Parenting with Purpose (Guest: Magi Graziano) Episode 147- VIDEO
For 35 years, Magi Graziano has worked with businesses and individuals to overcome personal and professional barriers. She joins The Compass to discuss how these same concepts apply to parenting. Margi speaks about aligning with your purpose, self-awareness, and response-agility. To learn more...
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Mastering Boundaries (Guest: Amy Armstrong) Episode 146 - VIDEO
Co-parenting coach Amy Armstrong joins The Compass to discuss setting and modeling healthy boundaries for both adults and children. She shares the concept of 'yes energy,' practical boundary-setting strategies, and the importance of emotional regulation. Tune in for insightful tips from her...
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Mastering Boundaries (Guest: Amy Armstrong) Episode 146
Co-parenting coach Amy Armstrong joins The Compass to discuss setting and modeling healthy boundaries for both adults and children. She shares the concept of 'yes energy,' practical boundary-setting strategies, and the importance of emotional regulation. Tune in for insightful tips from her...
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Cultivating Hope in your Child (Guest: Jon Tunheim) Episode 145
Jon Tunheim discusses how parents can foster hope in children by encouraging imagination, celebrating achievements, and setting attainable goals. He addresses the impact of trauma, explains hope-building strategies, and emphasizes the long-term benefits of hope for academic success and personal...
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VIDEO- Cultivating Hope in your Child (Guest: Jon Tunheim) Episode 145
Jon Tunheim discusses how parents can foster hope in children by encouraging imagination, celebrating achievements, and setting attainable goals. He addresses the impact of trauma, explains hope-building strategies, and emphasizes the long-term benefits of hope for academic success and personal...
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VIDEO- Helping Children Overcome Anxiety (Guest: Shelly Willis) - Episode 144
In this episode, Shelly Willis, Executive Director of Family Education and Support Services, discusses how to identify and manage anxiety in children. She shares practical strategies for parents and caregivers, emphasizing the importance of modeling coping skills, building resilience, and…
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Helping Children Overcome Anxiety (Guest: Shelly Willis) - Episode 144
In this episode, Shelly Willis, Executive Director of Family Education and Support Services, discusses how to identify and manage anxiety in children. She shares practical strategies for parents and caregivers, emphasizing the importance of modeling coping skills, building resilience, and…
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VIDEO- Supporting Your Children at Holiday Gatherings (Guest: Melissa Benaroya) Episode 143
Parenting Coach Melissa Benaroya shares strategies to help children feel comfortable during family gatherings, including preparing them for new faces, respecting their boundaries, and balancing breaks. She stresses the importance of setting realistic expectations and planning ahead for a...
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Supporting Your Children at Holiday Gatherings (Guest: Melissa Benaroya) Episode 143
Parenting Coach Melissa Benaroya shares strategies to help children feel comfortable during family gatherings, including preparing them for new faces, respecting their boundaries, and balancing breaks. She stresses the importance of setting realistic expectations and planning ahead for a...
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Navigating Tweenhood (Guest: Julie Ross) Episode 142 - VIDEO
Julie Ross shares valuable tips on effective communication and understanding your child's needs. She offers insights into the natural individuation process and emphasizes the importance of listening to truly connect with your tween.
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Navigating Tweenhood (Guest: Julie Ross) Episode 142
Julie Ross shares valuable tips on effective communication and understanding your child's needs. She offers insights into the natural individuation process and emphasizes the importance of listening to truly connect with your tween.
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Guiding Your Child into a Career (Guest: Lori Thompson) Episode 141
Lori Thompson, Regional Administrator with the Capital STEM Alliance of ESD 113, discusses common job search mistakes, interview tips, and effective ways parents can support their children entering the workforce. Drawing on her extensive experience working with employers and job seekers, Thompson...
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VIDEO- Guiding Your Child into a Career (Guest: Lori Thompson) Episode 141
Lori Thompson, Regional Administrator with the Capital STEM Alliance of ESD 113, discusses common job search mistakes, interview tips, and effective ways parents can support their children entering the workforce. Drawing on her extensive experience working with employers and job seekers, Thompson...
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VIDEO- Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Abuse (Guest: Jason Cain) Episode 140
Jason Kane, a specialist in counseling psychology, shares his extensive experience working with families impacted by domestic violence. Drawing from both his professional background and personal history, Kane discusses the significance of naming abusive behaviors, creating accountability, and...
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Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Abuse (Guest: Jason Cain) Episode 140
Jason Kane, a specialist in counseling psychology, shares his extensive experience working with families impacted by domestic violence. Drawing from both his professional background and personal history, Kane discusses the significance of naming abusive behaviors, creating accountability, and...
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Redefining Support for Autistic Children (Guests: Cheryl Vandegrift & Allyx Steffens) Episode 139
In this episode, Bobby Williams speaks with Cheryl Vandegriff and Allyx Steffens about their work on the Autistic Maslow's Triangle. Cheryl, who has autism, and Alex, a specialist in early childhood education with an autistic son, discuss the need to prioritize mental needs over physical ones for...
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VIDEO- Redefining Support for Autistic Children (Guests: Cheryl Vandegrift & Allyx Steffens) Episode 139
In this episode, Bobby Williams speaks with Cheryl Vandegriff and Allyx Steffens about their work on the Autistic Maslow's Triangle. Cheryl, who has autism, and Alex, a specialist in early childhood education with an autistic son, discuss the need to prioritize mental needs over physical ones for...
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How to Get Your Kid to Do Anything, With Just Three Words (Guest: Robert Pressman) Ep. 138
Dr. Robert Pressman, a Pediatric Board Certified Psychologist and author, speaks about his book, 'How to Get Your Kid to Do Anything, With Just Three Words.' Dr. Pressman discusses a research-backed approach known as ' what's the rule?,' which helps parents establish clear, doable, time-related,...
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VIDEO- How to Get Your Kid to Do Anything in Just Three Words (Guest: Dr. Robert Pressman) Episode 138
Dr. Robert Pressman, a Pediatric Board Certified Psychologist and author, speaks about his book, 'How to Get Your Kid to Do Anything, With Just Three Words.' Dr. Pressman discusses a research-backed approach known as ' what's the rule?,' which helps parents establish clear, doable, time-related,...
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VIDEO- Nutrition During Pregnancy (Guest: Suzzie Vehers) Episode 137
Suzzie Vehrs is a Doula and Pregnancy Educator who has been present for over two hundred births. Suzzie joins The Compass to discuss nutrition during pregnancy including foods to avoid, how many extra calories are necessary, and staying on budget. To learn more about Suzzie's work visit...
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Nutrition During Pregnancy (Guest: Suzzie Vehrs) Episode 137
Suzzie Vehrs is a Doula and Pregnancy Educator who has been present for over two hundred births. Suzzie joins The Compass to discuss nutrition during pregnancy including foods to avoid, how many extra calories are necessary, and staying on budget. To learn more about Suzzie's work visit...
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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.
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