The Parental Compass

A pet can add a lot to a family, but it can also be a significant source of stress. How do you know what pet is right for you?  What can you do if it gets sick? Should you microchip them? Here to answer these questions and more is Lisa the Vet!

A pet can add a lot to a family, but it can also be a significant source of stress. How do you know what pet is right for you?  What can you do if it gets sick? Should you microchip them? Here to answer these questions and more is Lisa the Vet!

While we want to feel like our children can come to you with anything, they sometimes say something that leaves us shocked. Facilitator, speaker, and businesswoman Khurshida Begum joins The Compass to discuss how having a shame-free attitude can lead to more open communication with your child.  

While we want to feel like our children can come to you with anything, they sometimes say something that leaves us shocked. Facilitator, speaker, and businesswoman Khurshida Begum joins The Compass to discuss how having a shame-free attitude can lead to more open communication with your child.

Parenting Teacher, Juli Jager is part of a blended family with six children. No parent wants to feel like the bad guy, especially when dealing with new stepchildren, but consistent rules for the whole family are important. Juli shares her experience with this and many other topics in this week’s episode.

Parenting Teacher, Juli Jager is part of a blended family with six children. No parent wants to feel like the bad guy, especially when dealing with new stepchildren, but consistent rules for the whole family are important. Juli shares her experience with this and many other topics in this week’s episode.

Kyle and Danielle moved in together in the middle of the pandemic. With them came two teenagers and two younger children. They join The Compass to discuss their experiences as new stepparents, how to help children navigate their feelings and handling discipline issues.  

Kyle and Danielle moved in together in the middle of the pandemic. With them came two teenagers and two younger children. They join The Compass to discuss their experiences as new stepparents, how to help children navigate their feelings and handling discipline issues.  

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. 

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. 

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.  

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.  

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.

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.

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! 

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! 

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.