The Parental Compass

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.

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.

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 

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 

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 

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 

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

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

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 

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 

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.   

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.   

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 

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 

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.

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.

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/ 

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 

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.

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.

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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) 

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 bobby@familyess.org 

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) 

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.  

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.  

Nellie Harden (nellieharden.com) is an author who hosts workshops for parents from across the country. She joins The Compass to explain steps you can take to instill in your daughter with a sense of self-worth and confidence. Nellie discusses brain development, dating, and ensuring your daughter feels ‘seen.’  

Nellie Harden (nellieharden.com) is an author who hosts workshops for parents from across the country. She joins The Compass to explain steps you can take to instill in your daughter with a sense of self-worth and confidence. Nellie discusses brain development, dating, and ensuring your daughter feels ‘seen.’  

Dr. Lisa Smith is an advocate, author, and psychology professor at the University of Arizona. Dr. Smith joins The Compass to share her insights on steps to keep your child safe, what to do if an incident happens, and why reporting is so important.  

Dr. Lisa Smith is an advocate, author, and psychology professor at the University of Arizona. Dr. Smith joins The Compass to share her insights on steps to keep your child safe, what to do if an incident happens, and why reporting is so important.  

Jan Stewart was a career-oriented woman who worked on both Wall Street and Bay Street (in Canada). Jan joins The Compass to share how her life changed when she had children with extreme mental health disorders and words of wisdom for other parents in similar situations.  

Jan’s upcoming book, Hold on Tight: A Parent's Journey Raising Children with Mental Illness, is available for pre-order on Amazon. You can learn more about her work by visiting https://janstewartauthor.com/

Jan Stewart was a career-oriented woman who worked on both Wall Street and Bay Street (in Canada). Jan joins The Compass to share how her life changed when she had children with extreme mental health disorders and words of wisdom for other parents in similar situations.  

Jan’s upcoming book, Hold on Tight: A Parent's Journey Raising Children with Mental Illness, is available for pre-order on Amazon. You can learn more about her work by visiting https://janstewartauthor.com/

As parents, it’s easy to underestimate how much work having a dog really is. Professional dog trainer Jake Schneider joins The Compass to discuss the right time to get a dog, pet/child dynamics, and the value dogs can bring to your family’s lives.

You can learn more about Jake's work by visiting www.ondogtrainingacademy.com.

As parents, it’s easy to underestimate how much work having a dog really is. Professional dog trainer Jake Schneider joins The Compass to discuss the right time to get a dog, pet/child dynamics, and the value dogs can bring to your family’s lives.

You can learn more about Jake’s work by visiting www.OnDogTrainingAcademy.com

Alfie Kohn is the author of several books including Punished by Rewards and Unconditional Parenting. He joins The Compass to explain how the traditional “do this and you’ll get that” approach to parenting may get temporary compliance by does not help your child long-term.

To learn more about Alfie Kohn’s work visit www.alfiekohn.org

Alfie Kohn is the author of several books, including Punished by Rewards and Unconditional Parenting. He joins The Compass to explain how the traditional “do this and you’ll get that” approach to parenting may get temporary compliance by does not help your child long-term.

To learn more about Alfie Kohn’s work, visit www.alfiekohn.org

Alayna (who is 19) and Melissa (who is 54) both suffered from eating disorders growing up. They join to share their multigenerational perspective on eating disorder warning signs, underlying causes, and paths toward recovery.

To find Alayna and Melissa’s book “FULL: Overcoming Our Eating Disorders to Fully Live" go to www.blackumbrellawellness.com.

Alayna (who is 19) and Melissa (who is 54) both suffered from eating disorders growing up. They join to share their multigenerational perspective on eating disorder warning signs, underlying causes, and paths toward recovery.

To find Alayna and Melissa’s book “FULL: Overcoming Our Eating Disorders to Fully Live" go to www.blackumbrellawellness.com.

Family conflict, the loss of a loved one, and the pressures of materialism. All of these can make the holidays a difficult time of year. Accomplished author Barbara Coloroso (www.kidsareworthit.com) joins The Compass to discuss navigating these challenges in a way that honors and respects everyone, including yourself.  

Family conflict, the loss of a loved one, and the pressures of materialism. All of these can make the holidays a difficult time of year. Accomplished author Barbara Coloroso (www.kidsareworthit.com) joins The Compass to discuss navigating these challenges in a way that honors and respects everyone, including yourself.  

In middle school, social relationships become a lot more complicated. It is a time when many friendships start to change.

Jessica Speer is the award-winning author of BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends)? A Girl's Guide to Happy Friendships and Middle School- Safety Goggles Advised. She joins The Compass to discuss how to best support your child navigate their social relationships through this difficult period. 

To learn more about Jessica's work, visit https://jessicaspeer.com/

In middle school, social relationships become a lot more complicated. It is a time when many friendships start to change.

Jessica Speer is the award-winning author of BFF or NRF (Not Really Friends)? A Girl's Guide to Happy Friendships and Middle School- Safety Goggles Advised. She joins The Compass to discuss how to best support your child navigate their social relationships through this difficult period. 

To learn more about Jessica's work, visit https://jessicaspeer.com/

We all want to raise empathetic, grateful, and grounded children. Natalie Silverstein is the author of the Simple Acts Guide book series. (simpleactsguide.com)

Natalie joins The Compass to discuss volunteerism, modeling empathetic behaviors, and how you can include helping others in your family's busy life. 

We all want to raise empathetic, grateful, and grounded children. Natalie Silverstein is the author of the Simple Acts Guide book series. (simpleactsguide.com)

Natalie joins The Compass to discuss volunteerism, modeling empathetic behaviors, and how you can include helping others in your family's busy life. 

This week The Parental Compass is coming to you LIVE from the Strengthening Families Conference. Our guest, Dr. Devorah Heitner, is the author of Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive and Survive in Their Digital World and the forthcoming, Growing Up In Public (2023) and has published articles about kids and tech in the Washington Post, CNN Opinion, and The New York Times. Dr. Devorah Heitner discusses how to navigate raising children in the digital age.

For more information about Devorah’s work visit www.devorahheitner.com

This week The Parental Compass is coming to you LIVE from the Strengthening Families Conference. Our guest, Dr. Devorah Heitner, is the author of Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive and Survive in Their Digital World and the forthcoming, Growing Up In Public (2023) and has published articles about kids and tech in the Washington Post, CNN Opinion, and The New York Times. Dr. Devorah Heitner discusses how to navigate raising children in the digital age.

For more information about Devorah’s work visit www.devorahheitner.com

Child Psychologist and author Mona Delahooke joins The Compass to discuss supporting neurodivergent youth through relational safety, advocacy, and approaching situations with empathy. 

Child Psychologist and author Mona Delahooke joins The Compass to discuss supporting neurodivergent youth through relational safety, advocacy, and approaching situations with empathy. 

When your child is misbehaving, it is not because they want to do bad but rather because they don’t yet have the skills to meet expectations. Kim Hopkins of Lives in the Balance (www.livesinthebalance.com) joins The Compass to discuss Collaborative and Proactive Solutions.

When your child misbehaves, it is not because they want to do bad but because they don’t yet have the skills to meet expectations. Kim Hopkins of Lives in the Balance (www.livesinthebalance.com) joins The Compass to discuss Collaborative and Proactive Solutions.

This week The Parental Compass meets The Parent Compass.

Cindy Muchnick, the author of the book The Parent Compass, joins the show to discuss how to be supportive of your child’s academics while not becoming so involved that it becomes disempowering. She also speaks on encouraging your child to follow their passions and be their own advocate.

Our partners at KMRE Radio in Bellingham are increasing their signal! Each Monday at 10am, KMRE airs The Parental Compass in its entirety. To support their expansion efforts, visit https://kmre.org/auction/

This week The Parental Compass meets The Parent Compass.

Cindy Muchnick, the author of the book The Parent Compass, joins the show to discuss how to be supportive of your child’s academics while not becoming so involved that it becomes disempowering. She also speaks on encouraging your child to follow their passions and be their own advocate.

Our partners at KMRE Radio in Bellingham are increasing their signal! Each Monday at 10am, KMRE airs The Parental Compass in its entirety. To support their expansion efforts, visit https://kmre.org/auction/