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Episodes
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
[Video] Children and Sleep (Guest: Emily McMason) Episode 45
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
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.
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
Children and Sleep (Guest: Emily McMason) Episode 45
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
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.
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
Transitioning Your Child Out of the Pandemic (Guest: Julie Ross) Episode 44
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
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?
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
[Video] Transitioning Your Child Out of the Pandemic (Guest: Julie Ross) Episode 44
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
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?
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
[Video] Why Therapy? (Guest Melissa & Trinity Bright) Episode 43
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
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.
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
Why Therapy? (Guest Melissa & Trinity Bright) Episode 43
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
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.
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
[Video] Choosing the Right Childcare (Guest: Terri Kosik) Episode 42
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
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.
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
Choosing the Right Childcare (Guest: Terri Kosik) Episode 42
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
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.
Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
[Video] Parenting on a Tight Budget (Guest: Karin Oceguera) Episode 41
Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
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!
Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
Parenting on a Tight Budget (Guest: Karin Oceguera) Episode 41
Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
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!