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Suzzie Vehrs is a Doula and Pregnancy Educator who has been present for over two hundred births. 

Suzzie joins The Compass to discuss nutrition during pregnancy including foods to avoid, how many extra calories are necessary, and staying on budget. 

To learn more about Suzzie's work visit www.shebirthsbravely.com 

Suzzie Vehrs is a Doula and Pregnancy Educator who has been present for over two hundred births. 

Suzzie joins The Compass to discuss nutrition during pregnancy including foods to avoid, how many extra calories are necessary, and staying on budget. 

To learn more about Suzzie's work visit https://shebirthsbravely.com. 

Marc Groman, Senior Advisor to the White House during Obama and a professor at Georgetown Law School, joins The Compass to discuss Cyber Bullying.

Marc explains the importance of your relationship with your child, where cyberbullying happens, and how to monitor internet use without violating a child's privacy. 

Marc Groman, Senior Advisor to the White House during Obama and a professor at Georgetown Law School, joins The Compass to discuss Cyber Bullying.

Marc explains the importance of your relationship with your child, where cyberbullying happens, and how to monitor internet use without violating a child's privacy. 

Amanda Phinny has worked with youth in foster care professionally for the last 20 years. For the past six years, she has been a foster parent herself, fostering over 20 children. Amanda share her perspective on what to consider before fostering, remaining compassionate towards bio-parents, and the joys of providing a young person a home. 

Amanda Phinny has worked with youth in foster care professionally for the last 20 years. For the past six years, she has been a foster parent herself, fostering over 20 children. Amanda share her perspective on what to consider before fostering, remaining compassionate towards bio-parents, and the joys of providing a young person a home. 

To learn more about Amanda's work search "Community Youth Services" on social media.

David Lewis (Psychologist & Former Behavioral Health Director for Seattle Public Schools) joins The Compass is discuss parenting styles. David speaks on balancing your approach to leave your child with a strong sense of self-worth. 

David Lewis (Psychologist & Former Behavioral Health Director for Seattle Public Schools) joins The Compass is discuss parenting styles. David speaks on balancing your approach to leave your child with a strong sense of self-worth.

Richard Capriola (Addiction Counselor and Author of "The Addicted Child") explains how to speak with your children about drug abuse in a way that THEY WILL LISTEN! Richard also discusses mental health, warning signs, and the incredible danger of fentanyl. 

To Learn more about Richard's work and purchase his book visit, www.helptheaddictedchild.com 

Richard Capriola (Addiction Counselor and Author of "The Addicted Child") explains how to speak with your children about drug abuse in a way that THEY WILL LISTEN! Richard also discusses mental health, warning signs, and the incredible danger of fentanyl. 

To Learn more about Richard's work and purchase his book visit, www.helptheaddictedchild.com 

Best-selling author Barbara Coloroso returns to The Compass to explain how bribes and threats (rewards and punishments) are two sides of the same coin. She proves to build your child's sense of self, leaving them to want to do the right thing.  

To learn more about Barbara's work, visit www.kidsareworthit.com

For a handout on today's topic, go to http://www.kidsareworthit.com/services.html

Best-selling author Barbara Coloroso returns to The Compass to explain how bribes and threats (rewards and punishments) are two sides of the same coin. She proves to build your child's sense of self, leaving them to want to do the right thing.  

To learn more about Barbara's work, visit www.kidsareworthit.com

For a handout on today's topic, go to http://www.kidsareworthit.com/services.html

Emily Drake (host of The Who's Missing Podcast & mental health clinician) joins The Compass to share her experiences with suicidal ideation. Emily discusses how it felt during her darkest moments and her journey of perseverance.

To learn more about Emily Drake's work, visit:

https://www.whosmissingpodcast.com/

https://www.thecollective-academy.com/

Emily Drake (host of The Who's Missing Podcast & mental health clinician) joins The Compass to share her experiences with suicidal ideation. Emily discusses how it felt during her darkest moments and her journey of perseverance.

To learn more about Emily Drake's work, visit:

https://www.whosmissingpodcast.com/

https://www.thecollective-academy.com/

Dr. Paul Offit is a pediatric scientist who co-invented the Roto-virus vaccine, which is attributed with saving millions of lives across the world. Dr. Offit joins The Compass to answer questions we still have about the pandemic, tips for keeping your family healthy, and new information about the COVID-19 vaccine.

To learn more about Dr. Paul Offit’s work, visit www.paul-offit.com.

Dr. Paul Offit is a pediatric scientist who co-invented the Roto-virus vaccine, which is attributed with saving millions of lives across the world. Dr. Offit joins The Compass to answer questions we still have about the pandemic, tips for keeping your family healthy, and new information about the COVID-19 vaccine.

To learn more about Dr. Paul Offit’s work, visit www.paul-offit.com.

Academic Advisor and Early Career Specialist Ana Homayoun joins The Compass to discuss her new book "Erasing the Finish Line." Ana shares about helping young people develop practical solutions to promote purposeful learning. She also discusses developing routines, impulse control, healthy social relationships, and more. 

To learn more about Ana Homayoun's work, visit www.erasingthefinishline.com.

Ana will be a keynote speaker at The FESS Strengthening Families Virtual Conference on Friday, Nov 3rd. To purchase your ticket, visit www.familyess.org.

Academic Advisor and Early Career Specialist Ana Homayoun joins The Compass to discuss her new book "Erasing the Finish Line." Ana shares about helping young people develop practical solutions to promote purposeful learning. She also discusses developing routines, impulse control, healthy social relationships, and more. 

To learn more about Ana Homayoun's work, visit www.erasingthefinishline.com.

Ana will be a keynote speaker at The FESS Strengthening Families Virtual Conference on Friday, Nov 3rd. To purchase your ticket, visit www.strengtheningfamiliesconference.org

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