The Parental Compass

El Sanchez joins the Compass to discuss supporting LGBTQ+ youth, navigate pronouns, and handling bullies. 

El Sanchez joins the Compass to discuss supporting LGBTQ+ youth, navigate pronouns, and handling bullies. 

Summer is the worst season of the year for child injuries. Pediatrician, Dr. Helen Chea joins The Compass to discuss how child injuries happen, some facts you wouldn't know, and how to prevent them! 

Summer is the worst season of the year for child injuries. Pediatrician, Dr. Helen Chea joins The Compass to discuss how child injuries happen, some facts you wouldn't know, and how to prevent them! 

Cheryl Stines, a 30 veteran of the Thurston County Sherif's Office, joins the Compass to talk about the message domestic violence sends children and how to help them heal. 

Cheryl Stines, a 30 veteran of the Thurston County Sherif's Office, joins the Compass to talk about the message domestic violence sends children and how to help them heal. 

Members of the Lewis County Autism Collation, Victoria & Tanner join the Compass to speak about living with the condition, advocating at schools and building community. 

Members of the Lewis County Autism Collation, Victoria & Tanner join the Compass to speak about living with the condition, advocating at schools and building community. 

Sara Dotson (of the Thurston County Juvenile & Family Court) discusses the judicial process, falling in to the 'wrong crowd', and where to find support.

Sara Dotson (of the Thurston County Juvenile & Family Court) discusses the judicial process, falling in to the 'wrong crowd', and where to find support.

Lynn Price is the founder of "Camp to Belong" and has dedicated her life helping siblings in foster care stay connected. She joins the Compass to discuss sibling rivalry, playing favorites and why conflict can actually be a positive.  

Lynn Price is the founder of "Camp to Belong" and has dedicated her life helping siblings in foster care stay connected. She joins the Compass to discuss sibling rivalry, playing favorites and why conflict can actually be a positive.  

Dr. Holttum has worked with thousands of youth throughout his career. He joins the Compass to discuss ADHD, medications and even the positive sides of the condition. 

Dr. Holttum has worked with thousands of youth throughout his career. He joins the Compass to discuss ADHD, medications and even the positive sides of the condition. 

Former teacher and state-wide candidate, Erin Jones shares her experiences with the successes and challenges of raising a child with autism.

Former teacher and state-wide candidate, Erin Jones shares her experiences with the successes and challenges of raising a child with autism.

Luke Burns, has employed thousands of young people across his career. He joins the Compass to discuss helping youth find their passion, build confidence develop the work experience they need to move forward. 

Luke Burns, has employed thousands of young people across his career. He joins the Compass to discuss helping youth find their passion, build confidence develop the work experience they need to move forward. 

Scott Hanauer returns to discuss preventing suicide, what the warning signs are, and what to do next. 

Scott Hanauer returns to discuss preventing suicide, what the warning signs are, and what to do next. 

Coach, Lynsi Polanco discusses the importance of failure, team dynamics, and how to keep calm while cheering in the stands.  

Coach, Lynsi Polanco discusses the importance of failure, team dynamics, and how to keep calm while cheering in the stands.  

Guests, Tammy and Erin (from Turning Pointe- Survivor Advocacy Center) discuss teen abusive relationships, warning signs and steps parents can take to offer support. 

Guests, Tammy and Erin (from Turning Pointe- Survivor Advocacy Center) discuss teen abusive relationships, warning signs and steps parents can take to offer support. 

Guests, Tammy and Erin (from Turning Pointe- Survivor Advocacy Center) discuss teen abusive relationships, warning signs and steps parents can take to offer support. 

Hilary Cash is the founder of ReStart, a residential treatment for video gaming addicts. This week on the show she discusses what gaming addiction looks like, the odds of becoming a professional gamer, and what steps you can take to help a loved one. 

Hilary Cash is the founder of ReStart, a residential treatment for video gaming addicts. This week on the show she discusses what gaming addiction looks like, the odds of becoming a professional gamer, and what steps you can take to help a loved one. (www.restartlife.com) 

Professor of Early Learning and Education, Chris Moon discusses brain development from the angle of nutrition, physical activity, emotional safety and play. 

Professor of Early Learning and Education, Chris Moon discusses brain development from the angle of nutrition, physical activity, emotional safety and play. 

Board Certified, Dr. Akavan answers a wide variety of questions about the COVID vaccine, how it works and its impact on your family's health.  

Board Certified, Dr. Akavan answers a wide variety of questions about the COVID vaccine, how it works and its impact on your family's health.  

Keoki Kauanoe (Director of Fatherhood Engagement for FESS) discusses why fatherhood matters, how parent's words influence your inner voice and the case against yelling. 

Keoki Kauanoe (Director of Fatherhood Engagement at FESS) discusses why fatherhood matters, how parent's words influence your inner voice and the case against yelling. 

Cheryl Heywood and Jessica Friberg discuss day to day steps you can take to help your young child (0 to 5 years old) develop their language and coordination skills. 

Cheryl Heywood and Jessica Friberg discuss day to day steps you can take to help your young child develop their language and coordination skills. 

Clinical Consultant, Craig Smith & Foster Parent, Nathan LaChine discuss the joys and challenges of foster parenting, how to manage behaviors and expanding the definition of "family." 

Clinical Consultant, Craig Smith & Foster Parent, Nathan LaChine discuss the joys and challenges of foster parenting, how to manage behaviors and expanding the definition of "family." 

When a family member struggles with addiction it is hard to know where to turn. Kassie Trotter (Leader of the PCAP Program) discusses boundaries, self care and a person's willingness to change. 

When a family member struggles with addiction it is hard to know where to turn. Kassie Trotter (Leader of the PCAP Program) discusses boundaries, self care and a person's willingness to change. 

Sally Frandsen discusses the importance of connection, not only for children, but their parents. 

Sally Frandsen discusses the importance of connections, not only for children, but their parents. 

Jennifer, Executive Director of the South Sound Reading Foundation discusses why books matter, learning disabilities and include reading in your family culture. 

Jennifer, Executive Director of the South Sound Reading Foundation discusses why books matter, learning disabilities and include reading in your family culture. 

On this week's show Bobby takes a look back at some of our best interview moments throughout the year. 

On this week's show Bobby takes a look back at some of our best interview moments throughout the year. 

Erin Jones explains how to approach difficult conversations with from a family from a perspective that focuses on their humanity. 

Erin Jones explains how to approach difficult conversations with from a family from a perspective that focuses on their humanity. 

Hweqwidi Hanford Mccloud, a member of the Nisqually Tribal Council, discusses overcoming addiction through community & cultural heritage. 

Hweqwidi Hanford Mccloud, a member of the Nisqually Tribal Council discusses overcoming addiction through community & cultural heritage. 

Barbara talks about media violence, forgiveness and the difference between punishment vs discipline.