The Parental Compass

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.

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!

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!

Bret Anderson has been a principal and teacher who has taught across the world. He joins the compass to discuss:

- How to help your children with their homework when you don't know the answers. 

- What to do when a child is misbehaving in class. 

- The parent/ teacher relationship. 

Bret Anderson has been a principal and teacher who has taught across the world. He joins the compass to discuss:

- How to help your children with their homework when you don't know the answers. 

- What to do when a child is misbehaving in class. 

- The parent/ teacher relationship. 

Shelly Willis, parenting coach and Executive Director (of Family Education and Support Services) discusses effective discipline methods, why they work, and what you are teaching your children.  

Shelly Willis, parenting coach and Executive Director (of Family Education and Support Services) discusses effective discipline methods, why they work, and what you are teaching your children.  

Jennifer Hermann (former music teacher and Executive Director of the Olympia Symphony) discusses the influence music can have on a young person's brain development, community and perspective. 

Jennifer Hermann (former music teacher and Executive Director of the Olympia Symphony) discusses the influence music can have on a young person's brain development, community and perspective. 

Howard Winkler explains the different types parents, what to do when parenting styles clash and how to maintain balance. 

Howard Winkler explains the different types parents , what to do when parenting styles clash and how to maintain balance. 

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.