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.
When your child has been through a tough time it is easy to get caught up in addressing the “problem.” That doesn’t always have to be the case though.
Therapist, Craig Smith joins The Compass to discuss being solution focused. He explains how getting your child engaged in activities and focusing on what is working can help.
When your child has been through a tough time it is easy to get caught up in addressing the “problem.” That doesn’t always have to be the case though.
Therapist, Craig Smith joins The Compass to discuss being solution focused. He explains how getting your child engaged in activities and focusing on what is working can help.
Psychiatrist and Medical Director, Dr. Nicole Christian Brathwaite joins The Compass to give an in-depth look at what self-care actually means. She discusses setting boundaries, depression warning signs, and having your own adult identity.
Psychiatrist and Medical Director, Dr. Nicole Christian Brathwaite joins The Compass to give an in-depth look at what self-care actually means. She discusses setting boundaries, depression warning signs, and having your own adult identity.
Author, Julie Ross joins The Compass to discuss divorce, social media, effective communication, and treating your ex like a business partner with a billion-dollar account.
Author, Julie Ross joins The Compass to discuss divorce, social media, effective communication, and treating your ex like a business partner with a billion-dollar account.
Randal Wyatt is a popular MC from Portland and Founder of the non-profit, Taking Ownership PDX. He joins The Compass to discuss how he’s managed to balance fatherhood with a career and creative passions. He also talks about fighting toxic masculinity, the power of music, and advocating for his children at school.
Randal Wyatt is a popular MC from Portland and Founder of the non-profit, Taking Ownership PDX. He joins The Compass to discuss how he’s managed to balance fatherhood with a career and creative passions. He also talks about fighting toxic masculinity, the power of music, and advocating for his children at school.
Entrepreneur Rozanne Garman discusses financial lessons she learned from her mother, who raised three children on a thousand dollars a month. As an adult, she has gained new knowledge about money that she hopes to pass on to her children.
Entrepreneur Rozanne Garman discusses financial lessons she learned from her mother, who raised three children on a thousand dollars a month. As an adult, she has gained new knowledge about money that she hopes to pass on to her children.
Some children are particularly “spirited.” They feel their emotions intensely. They’re sensitive. They’re aware. While this is a gift, it also comes with its own set of challenges. Dr. Mary joins the Parental Compass to discuss how to help these children wade through life’s obstacles while maintaining their spirit.
Some children are particularly “spirited.” They feel their emotions intensely. They’re sensitive. They’re aware. While this is a gift, it also comes with its own set of challenges. Dr. Mary joins the Parental Compass to discuss how to help these children wade through life’s obstacles while maintaining their spirit.
Clinical Social Worker, Mike Pereira discusses how you can make your home and family feel like a safer atmosphere by understanding your subconscious mind, using empathy, and using “life hacks”.
Clinical Social Worker, Mike Pereira discusses how you can make your home and family feel like a safer atmosphere by understanding your subconscious mind, using empathy, and using “life hacks”.
Clinically trained counselor & former executive director, Scott Hanauer joins the Compass to discuss Trauma. When a child has been through trauma, it can have a major impact on behavior now. Scott discusses the parenting strategies and attitudes that have been PROVEN to help children in these situations.
Clinically trained counselor & former executive director, Scott Hanauer joins the Compass to discuss Trauma. When a child has been through trauma, it can have a major impact on behavior now. Scott discusses the parenting strategies and attitudes that have been PROVEN to help children in these situations.
Trent McEntire was born with class one cerebral palsy. He joins the Compass to discuss how sensory training helped to expand his range of motion. He also speaks about how developing a child’s senses can influence their ability to learn, make decisions, and remain centered.
Trent McEntire was born with class one cerebral palsy. He joins the Compass to discuss how sensory training helped to expand his range of motion. He also speaks about how developing a child’s senses can influence their ability to learn, make decisions, and remain centered.
Patrick Murphy, Superintendent of the Olympia School District discusses how schools are going to keep students safe, caught up on grades and deal with the emotional challenges that have come with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Patrick Murphy, Superintendent of the Olympia School District discusses how schools are going to keep students safe, caught up on grades and deal with the emotional challenges that have come with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Simon is the author of the popular children's book series "The Adventures of Frank and Mustard". He joins the compass to talk about how to teach your children about disabilities so that they approach people with respect and understanding.
Simon is the author of the popular children's book series "The Adventures of Frank and Mustard". He joins the compass to talk about how to teach your children about disabilities so that they approach people with respect and understanding.
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.
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.
Nicolette Oliver has been a school behavioral specialist, a principal and has taught internationally. She joins The Compass to discuss the ways schools are changing their discipline policies, how to advocate for your children if they are being mistreated, and new approaches to special education.
Nicolette Oliver has been a school behavioral specialist, a principal and has taught internationally. She joins The Compass to discuss the ways schools are changing their discipline policies, how to advocate for your children if they are being mistreated, and new approaches to special education.
Bedtime can be one of the biggest challenges of the day when raising a child. This week, parenting coach, Emily McMason joins the Compass to discuss why babies have a hard time sleeping through the night, how to fall asleep easier, and what happens in our brains after we close our eyes.
Bedtime can be one of the biggest challenges of the day when raising a child. This week, parenting coach, Emily McMason joins the Compass to discuss why babies have a hard time sleeping through the night, how to fall asleep easier, and what happens in our brains after we close our eyes.
Critically acclaimed author, Julie Ross discusses transitioning your child to the “new normal” post-pandemic world. She answers questions such as how can I get them to put the video game controller down? Why do they seem so unmotivated? Most importantly, what can I do to help?
Critically acclaimed author, Julie Ross discusses transitioning your child to the “new normal” post-pandemic world. She answers questions such as how can I get them to put the video game controller down? Why do they seem so unmotivated? Most importantly, what can I do to help?
We hear a lot about therapy but how many of us understand why it actually works? Melissa Bright (Host of The Bright Side of Life Podcast) and daughter, Trinity Bright join the Compass to discuss their personal experiences with therapy, the impact it has had on their lives, and the lessons they’ve learned along their journey.
We hear a lot about therapy but how many of us understand why it actually works? Melissa Bright (Host of The Bright Side of Life Podcast) and daughter, Trinity Bright join the Compass to discuss their personal experiences with therapy, the impact it has had on their lives, and the lessons they’ve learned along their journey.
A childcare center is one of the first places your daughter or son develops as a person. The question is how can you tell if they are receiving quality care?
Terri Kosik has 48 years experience as the Director of the Early Child Development Center in South Bend, Indiana. She joins the Compass to discuss childcare best practices, what to avoid and how to help your child adjust to their new surroundings.
A childcare center is one of the first places your daughter or son develops as a person. The question is how can you tell if they are receiving quality care?
Terri Kosik has 48 years experience as the Director of the Early Child Development Center in South Bend, Indiana. She joins the Compass to discuss childcare best practices, what to avoid and how to help your child adjust to their new surroundings.
Being out of work is a challenge, not only for parents, but entire families. The anxiety and stress can be debilitating. This week, we are listening for solutions from Forbes Financial Contributor and Chief Financial Officer, Karin Oceguera.
Karin explains job searching, and how you can reduce your monthly cost, while still enjoying life!
Being out of work is a challenge, not only for parents, but entire families. The anxiety and stress can be debilitating. This week, we are listening for solutions from Forbes Financial Contributor and Chief Financial Officer, Karin Oceguera. Karin explains job searching, and how you can reduce your monthly cost, while still enjoying life!
Bret Anderson has been a principal and teacher who has taught across the world. He joins the compass to discuss:
- How to help your children with their homework when you don't know the answers.
- What to do when a child is misbehaving in class.
- The parent/ teacher relationship.
Bret Anderson has been a principal and teacher who has taught across the world. He joins the compass to discuss:
- How to help your children with their homework when you don't know the answers.
- What to do when a child is misbehaving in class.
- The parent/ teacher relationship.
Shelly Willis, parenting coach and Executive Director (of Family Education and Support Services) discusses effective discipline methods, why they work, and what you are teaching your children.
Shelly Willis, parenting coach and Executive Director (of Family Education and Support Services) discusses effective discipline methods, why they work, and what you are teaching your children.
Jennifer Hermann (former music teacher and Executive Director of the Olympia Symphony) discusses the influence music can have on a young person's brain development, community and perspective.
Jennifer Hermann (former music teacher and Executive Director of the Olympia Symphony) discusses the influence music can have on a young person's brain development, community and perspective.
Howard Winkler explains the different types parents, what to do when parenting styles clash and how to maintain balance.
Howard Winkler explains the different types parents , what to do when parenting styles clash and how to maintain balance.
El Sanchez joins the Compass to discuss supporting LGBTQ+ youth, navigate pronouns, and handling bullies.
El Sanchez joins the Compass to discuss supporting LGBTQ+ youth, navigate pronouns, and handling bullies.
Summer is the worst season of the year for child injuries. Pediatrician, Dr. Helen Chea joins The Compass to discuss how child injuries happen, some facts you wouldn't know, and how to prevent them!
Summer is the worst season of the year for child injuries. Pediatrician, Dr. Helen Chea joins The Compass to discuss how child injuries happen, some facts you wouldn't know, and how to prevent them!
Cheryl Stines, a 30 veteran of the Thurston County Sherif's Office, joins the Compass to talk about the message domestic violence sends children and how to help them heal.
Cheryl Stines, a 30 veteran of the Thurston County Sherif's Office, joins the Compass to talk about the message domestic violence sends children and how to help them heal.
