May 18, 2022
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
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 11, 2022
So often the conversation around infertility can focus on the medical side, but what about the emotional challenges it brings? Therapist Alicia Ferris (simplejoycounseling.com) joins The Compass to share her experiences and what she has learned through her journey.
May 11, 2022
So often the conversation around infertility can focus on the medical side, but what about the emotional challenges it brings? Therapist Alicia Ferris (simplejoycounseling.com) joins The Compass to share her experiences and what she has learned through her journey.
May 4, 2022
For many parents, it can be tough to know how to best support transgender children.
Aytch Denaro (Clinical Social Worker) and Anna Boomgaarden (Clinical Nurse) from the Gender Health Clinic at Mary Bridge’s Children’s Hospital join The Compass to discuss parents' initial hesitancies, why chosen names and pronouns are so important, and navigating extended family.
May 4, 2022
For many parents, it can be tough to know how to best support transgender children.
Aytch Denaro (Clinical Social Worker) and Anna Boomgaarden (Clinical Nurse) from the Gender Health Clinic at Mary Bridge’s Children’s Hospital join The Compass to discuss parents' initial hesitancies, why chosen names and pronouns are so important, and navigating extended family.
April 27, 2022
A child’s brain is nearly fully developed before turning five years old. How can you make the most of such a critical time as a parent?
Daniel Torres from the Bezos Family Foundation joins The Compass to speak about Vroom. The Vroom app provides parents with ideas on how to engage their child’s mind that are backed by brain science.
To learn more about Vroom, visit www.Vroom.org
April 27, 2022
A child’s brain is nearly fully developed before turning five years old. How can you make the most of such a critical time as a parent?
Daniel Torres from the Bezos Family Foundation joins The Compass to speak about Vroom. The Vroom app provides parents with ideas on how to engage their child’s mind that are backed by brain science.
To learn more about Vroom, visit www.Vroom.org
April 20, 2022
Kristy Dees is the founder of Heart Strides, a non-profit organization that teaches therapeutic horsemanship. Her organization works with youth who have experienced incarceration and other extreme mental health challenges.
Kristy joins The Compass to explain how horses can read your emotions, help you be present in your own body, and eventually heal from trauma.
www.heartstridestherapeutichorsemanship.com
April 20, 2022
Kristy Dees is the founder of Heart Strides, a non-profit organization that teaches therapeutic horsemanship. Her organization works with youth who have experienced incarceration and other extreme mental health challenges.
Kristy joins The Compass to explain how horses can read your emotions, help you be present in your own body, and eventually heal from trauma.
www.heartstridestherapeutichorsemanship.com
April 13, 2022
Marc Groman is a cyber security expert, former advisor to the Obama Administration, and a father. He joins The Compass to talk about cyberbullying, youth brain development, and how to keep your children safe.
April 13, 2022
Marc Groman is a cyber security expert, former advisor to the Obama Administration, and a father. He joins The Compass to talk about cyberbullying, youth brain development, and how to keep your children safe.
April 6, 2022
Allana Robinson (www.allanarobinson.com) is a coach for parents with young children. She joins The Compass to discuss self-regulation strategies, why timeouts aren’t effective, and coping tools when your child has a sensory overload.
April 6, 2022
Allana Robinson (www.allanarobinson.com) is a coach for parents with young children. She joins The Compass to discuss self-regulation strategies, why timeouts aren’t effective, and coping tools when your child has a sensory overload.
March 30, 2022
Three years ago, Victoria's children were placed into foster care. Through a lot of work on herself and a positive relationship with her children's foster parents, Victoria regained full custody.
She joins The Compass to share what made her relationship with her children's foster parents so successful.
March 30, 2022
Three years ago, Victoria's children were placed into foster care. Through a lot of work on herself and a positive relationship with her children's foster parents, Victoria regained full custody.
She joins The Compass to share what made her relationship with her children's foster parents so successful.
March 23, 2022
For children, the impact of technology is immense. It can be a source of entertainment or a way to connect with friends. The question is, how can you tell if technology is having a healthy influence on your child or an unhealthy one.
Nathan Sutherland of Flint and Iron (www.flintandiron.org) joins The Compass to explain how you can help your children to use technology, not let it use them.
March 16, 2022
Potty training consultant Anneliese Schlachter (PottyTalkMama.com) joins The Compass to explain all things potty training. How do you avoid power struggles? What helps to keep a child motivated? How long does the whole process take? Learn these answers and more in this week’s episode!
March 16, 2022
Potty training consultant Anneliese Schlachter (PottyTalkMama.com) joins The Compass to explain all things potty training. How do you avoid power struggles? What helps to keep a child motivated? How long does the whole process take? Learn these answers and more in this week’s episode!
March 9, 2022
Parfait Bassale joins The Compass to discuss the impact that music and creativity have had on his life. He explains how having a passion or "spark" can change your child's sense of self, help them to develop life skills, and become successful adults.
www.parfaitbassale.com
March 9, 2022
Parfait Bassale joins The Compass to discuss the impact that music and creativity have had on his life. He explains how having a passion or "spark" can change your child's sense of self, help them to develop life skills, and become successful adults.
www.parfaitbassale.com
March 2, 2022
When a child is having surgery, it can bring up many questions. How can you explain to them what’s happening? How do you navigate managing pain? What does the recovery process look like? Registered pediatric nurse Maggie McMillen joins The Compass to answer these questions and more.
March 2, 2022
When a child is having surgery, it can bring up many questions. How can you explain to them what’s happening? How do you navigate managing pain? What does the recovery process look like? Registered pediatric nurse Maggie McMillen joins The Compass to answer these questions and more.
February 23, 2022
When you think about foster care, teenagers of often left out. Family therapist Jody Smetak and Clinical Director Scott Hanauer have been foster parents throughout their lives. They join The Compass to discuss using rewards to encourage positive behavior, finding youth’s “sparks,” and the impact of a child’s friends.
February 23, 2022
When you think about foster care, teenagers of often left out. Family therapist Jody Smetak and Clinical Director Scott Hanauer have been foster parents throughout their lives. They join The Compass to discuss using rewards to encourage positive behavior, finding youth’s “sparks,” and the impact of a child’s friends.
February 16, 2022
Lynn's whole life changed when she discovered she had a grandchild that she never knew of. She soon became this child's primary parent through Kinship Care. Lynn now joins The Compass to discuss setting boundaries, navigating the legal system, and learning to adjust your lifestyle.
February 16, 2022
Lynn's whole life changed when she discovered she had a grandchild that she never knew of. She soon became this child's primary parent through Kinship Care. Lynn now joins The Compass to discuss setting boundaries, navigating the legal system, and learning to adjust your lifestyle.
February 9, 2022
Mike Jones first entered foster care when he was 14 years old. He joins The Compass to talk about his experiences within the foster care system, advice for foster parents, and what helped him to become a successful adult.
February 9, 2022
Mike Jones first entered foster care when he was 14 years old. He joins The Compass to talk about his experiences within the foster care system, advice for foster parents, and what helped him become a successful adult.
February 2, 2022
When children go through tragedy, they express themselves differently than adults. It’s tough for parents to know how to help them process their feelings. Parenting coach and founder of Good Grief Parenting, Michele Benyo, joins The Compass to guide navigating through this challenging time.
February 2, 2022
When children go through tragedy, they express themselves differently than adults. It’s tough for parents to know how to help them process their feelings. Parenting coach and founder of Good Grief Parenting, Michele Benyo, joins The Compass to guide navigating through this challenging time.
January 26, 2022
Every parent wants their child to have positive relationships throughout their lives. Children start developing their relationship skills as soon as they are born.
This week on The Compass, we speak with professor Caprice Paduano about emotional development and how you can help guide your child through this complicated process as a parent.
January 26, 2022
Every parent wants their child to have positive relationships throughout their lives. Children start developing their relationship skills as soon as they are born.
This week on The Compass, we speak with professor Caprice Paduano about emotional development and how you can help guide your child through this complicated process as a parent.
January 19, 2022
This week on The Compass, the Author of “Postpartum Me,” Suzanne Yatim Aslam, shares her experience with postpartum depression. She discusses the fear of losing her identity, being overcome with shame, and how she ultimately overcame these challenges.
January 19, 2022
This week on The Compass, the Author of “Postpartum Me,” Suzanne Yatim Aslam, shares her experience with postpartum depression. She discusses the fear of losing her identity, being overcome with shame, and how she ultimately overcame these challenges.
January 12, 2022
Of course, you want your child to eat healthily, but what about when they only want dino-chicken nuggets? How can you tell if they are eating enough? What if you have your own struggles with eating healthy?
Professor, Tanya Murray explains tactics to help your child on track and how stages in their development play a significant role in how they eat.
January 12, 2022
Of course, you want your child to eat healthily, but what about when they only want dino-chicken nuggets? How can you tell if they are eating enough? What if you have your own struggles with eating healthy?
Professor, Tanya Murray explains tactics to help your child on track and how stages in their development play a significant role in how they eat.
January 5, 2022
This week, as The Compass gears up for our 2022 season we are taking look at Understanding Fatherhood with Keoki Kauanoe.
Keoki Kauanoe (Director of Fatherhood Engagement for FESS) discusses why fatherhood matters, how parent's words influence your inner voice, and the case against yelling.
January 5, 2022
This week, as The Compass gears up for our 2022 season we are taking look at Understanding Fatherhood with Keoki Kauanoe.
Keoki Kauanoe (Director of Fatherhood Engagement for FESS) discusses why fatherhood matters, how parent's words influence your inner voice, and the case against yelling.
December 29, 2021
In this week’s episode, we look back at some of the most memorable show moments from 2021. Topic’s ranged from sleep habits to advocating at schools, to what to do when your child’s having a total meltdown.
December 29, 2021
In this week’s episode, we look back at some of the most memorable show moments from 2021. Topic’s ranged from sleep habits to advocating at schools, to what to do when your child’s having a total meltdown.
December 22, 2021
A pet can add a lot to a family, but it can also be a significant source of stress. How do you know what pet is right for you? What can you do if it gets sick? Should you microchip them? Here to answer these questions and more is Lisa the Vet!
December 22, 2021
A pet can add a lot to a family, but it can also be a significant source of stress. How do you know what pet is right for you? What can you do if it gets sick? Should you microchip them? Here to answer these questions and more is Lisa the Vet!
December 15, 2021
While we want to feel like our children can come to you with anything, they sometimes say something that leaves us shocked. Facilitator, speaker, and businesswoman Khurshida Begum joins The Compass to discuss how having a shame-free attitude can lead to more open communication with your child.
December 15, 2021
While we want to feel like our children can come to you with anything, they sometimes say something that leaves us shocked. Facilitator, speaker, and businesswoman Khurshida Begum joins The Compass to discuss how having a shame-free attitude can lead to more open communication with your child.
December 8, 2021
Parenting Teacher, Juli Jager is part of a blended family with six children. No parent wants to feel like the bad guy, especially when dealing with new stepchildren, but consistent rules for the whole family are important. Juli shares her experience with this and many other topics in this week’s episode.
December 8, 2021
Parenting Teacher, Juli Jager is part of a blended family with six children. No parent wants to feel like the bad guy, especially when dealing with new stepchildren, but consistent rules for the whole family are important. Juli shares her experience with this and many other topics in this week’s episode.
December 1, 2021
Kyle and Danielle moved in together in the middle of the pandemic. With them came two teenagers and two younger children. They join The Compass to discuss their experiences as new stepparents, how to help children navigate their feelings and handling discipline issues.
December 1, 2021
Kyle and Danielle moved in together in the middle of the pandemic. With them came two teenagers and two younger children. They join The Compass to discuss their experiences as new stepparents, how to help children navigate their feelings and handling discipline issues.
