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. Family Education & Support Services: familyess.org
Episodes
![[Video] Becoming and Foster or Adoptive Parent (Guest: Dustin DeVries) Episode 62](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog9575942/Dustin_Cover_Image63itd_300x300.png){kind=logo}
Nov 24, 2021
Nov 24, 2021
18 min
Dustin DeVries fostered and then adopted two children (ages 11 and 12). He joins The Compass to share his experiences from the licensing process, to helping his children deal with trauma. Dustin also explains not only the how, but WHY he chose to adopt and the impact, it has had on his life.
Nov 24, 2021
Nov 24, 2021
18 min
Dustin DeVries fostered and then adopted two children (ages 11 and 12). He joins The Compass to share his experiences from the licensing process, to helping his children deal with trauma. Dustin also explains not only the how, but WHY he chose to adopt and the impact, it has had on his life.
![[Video] Parenting as a Recovering Addict (Guest: Sam Miller) Episode 61](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog9575942/Sam_Miller_Cover_Image6qen4_300x300.png){kind=logo}
Nov 17, 2021
Nov 17, 2021
19 min
Sam Miller is a professional touring comedian. In his life, he has faced MAJOR challenges with addiction. At one of his lowest points, he was addicted to meth and living in a puppy mill. Sam joins The Compass to discuss his life now, managing his emotions and the comedy life.
Nov 17, 2021
Nov 17, 2021
19 min
Sam Miller is a professional touring comedian. In his life, he has faced MAJOR challenges with addiction. At one of his lowest points, he was addicted to meth and living in a puppy mill. Sam joins The Compass to discuss his life now, managing his emotions and the comedy life.
Nov 11, 2021
Nov 11, 2021
20 min
For over 20 years, Theo Yu has organized meals for the homeless at his church. He joins The Compass to discuss family identity, volunteerism, and how you can raise your child to be a compassionate person.
![[Video] Raising Your Child to Give Back to the Community (Guest: Theo Yu) Episode 60](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog9575942/Theo_Cover_Image6lb98_300x300.png){kind=logo}
Nov 10, 2021
Nov 10, 2021
20 min
For over 20 years, Theo Yu has organized meals for the homeless at his church. He joins The Compass to discuss family identity, volunteerism, and how you can raise your child to be a compassionate person.
Nov 3, 2021
Nov 3, 2021
20 min
For most parents, the default is to think about what you are doing wrong. Brandon Miller (author of Incredible Parent) joins the Compass to discuss how you can overcome this by focusing on your parenting strengths and building on them, leading to a more fulfilled life!
![[Video] Building on Your Parenting Strengths (Guest: Brandon Miller) Episode 58](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog9575942/Brandon_Miller_Cover_Image72m02_300x300.png){kind=logo}
Nov 3, 2021
Nov 3, 2021
20 min
For most parents, the default is to think about what you are doing wrong. Brandon Miller (author of Incredible Parent) joins the Compass to discuss how you can overcome this by focusing on your parenting strengths and building on them, leading to a more fulfilled life!