The Parental Compass
Kids & Family Podcasts
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
Location:
United States
Genres:
Kids & Family Podcasts
Description:
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
Language:
English
Contact:
5743091484
Episodes
VIDEO- Ep. 155 - Community Activated Prevention- The Role of Families- Part Two (Guest Capetra Parker)
11/19/2025
In part two of our three-part series on Community Activated Prevention, guest Capra Parker, Senior Community Prevention Specialist, discuss practical steps families can take to prevent their children engaging in substance abuse and other risky behaviors.
Topics include family meetings, communicating your values, managing conflicts positively, teaching refusal skills, and creating opportunities for involvement.
Duration:00:21:58
Ep. 155 - Community Activated Prevention- The Role of Families- Part Two (Guest Capetra Parker)
11/19/2025
In part two of our three-part series on Community Activated Prevention, guest Capra Parker, Senior Community Prevention Specialist, discuss practical steps families can take to prevent their children engaging in substance abuse and other risky behaviors.
Topics include family meetings, communicating your values, managing conflicts positively, teaching refusal skills, and creating opportunities for involvement.
Duration:00:21:58
VIDEO- Ep. 154 Community Activated Prevention, The Role of Everyone- Part One (Guest Capetra Parker)
11/5/2025
Capetra Parker, Senior Community Prevention Specialist, joins The Compass to explain Community Activated Prevention. Capetra breaks down risk and protective factors and the role of prevention in supporting youth. She also discusses community coalitions, family engagement, and how data can guide positive change.
Duration:00:25:09
Ep. 154- Community Activated Prevention, The Role of Everyone- Part One (Guest Capetra Parker)
11/5/2025
Capetra Parker, Senior Community Prevention Specialist, joins The Compass to explain Community Activated Prevention. Capetra breaks down risk and protective factors and the role of prevention in supporting youth. She also discusses community coalitions, family engagement, and how data can guide positive change.
Duration:00:25:10
Ep. 153 – Parenting Strategies for Autistic and Neurodivergent Children (Guest: Samantha Hinger)
10/2/2025
Samantha Hinger, an autistic advocate and mental health consultant, joins The Compass to share her experiences as both an autistic individual and a parent of a child with autism. She shares insights on supporting sensory needs, building self-regulation, and encouraging flexibility and autonomy.
Duration:00:19:14
[Video] Ep. 153 – Parenting Strategies for Autistic and Neurodivergent Children (Guest: Samantha Hinger)
10/2/2025
Samantha Hinger, an autistic advocate and mental health consultant, joins The Compass to share her experiences as both an autistic individual and a parent of a child with autism. She shares insights on supporting sensory needs, building self-regulation, and encouraging flexibility and autonomy.
Duration:00:19:14
[Video] Ep. 152 -What Helped Me Through Foster Care (Guest: Shanelle Berry)
9/10/2025
Shanelle Berry spent her childhood bouncing between over 12 foster homes. Today, she works as a Peer Counselor, helping youth navigate through their trauma and reach towards their goals. Shanelle joins The Parental Compass, to share about her journey and give advice on what foster/kinship parents can do to make a positive impact.
Duration:00:17:00
Ep. 152- What Helped Me Through Foster Care (Guest: Shanelle Berry)
9/10/2025
Shanelle Berry spent her childhood bouncing between over 12 foster homes. Today, she works as a Peer Counselor, helping youth navigate through their trauma and reach towards their goals. Shanelle joins The Parental Compass, to share about her journey and give advice on what foster/kinship parents can do to make a positive impact.
Duration:00:20:10
Ep. 151 Supporting Youth Through Trauma (Guest: Beth Tyson)
8/6/2025
Therapist, Author, and Parenting Educator Beth Tyson shares insights on how emotional safety and connection help young people heal from trauma. She highlights the importance of repairing relationships and explores the concept of ambiguous loss. Tyson also offers practical strategies to help children process grief and maintain healthy connections.
To learn more about Beth's work, visit www.bethtyson.com.
Duration:00:22:36
[Video] Ep. 151 Supporting Youth Through Trauma (Guest: Beth Tyson)
8/6/2025
Therapist, Author, and Parenting Educator Beth Tyson shares insights on how emotional safety and connection help young people heal from trauma. She highlights the importance of repairing relationships and explores the concept of ambiguous loss. Tyson also offers practical strategies to help children process grief and maintain healthy connections.
To learn more about Beth's work visit www.bethtyson.com.
Duration:00:22:36
[Video] Ep. 150, Exploring Emotional Literacy (Guest: Katie Lorz)
7/2/2025
Licensed mental health counselor Katie Lorz shares the importance of emotional literacy for both parents and children. She offers tips on building an emotional vocabulary, modeling emotional regulation, and introduces her new book, 'Holistic Wellbeing: A Guide to Being Intentionally Mentally Well.'
To learn more about Katie or purchase her book, visit www.counselinginwashington.com
Duration:00:19:00
Ep. 150, Exploring Emotional Literacy (Guest: Katie Lorz)
7/2/2025
Licensed mental health counselor Katie Lorz shares the importance of emotional literacy for both parents and children. She offers tips on building an emotional vocabulary, modeling emotional regulation, and introduces her new book, 'Holistic Wellbeing: A Guide to Being Intentionally Mentally Well.' To learn more about Katie or purchase her book, visit www.counselinginwashington.com
Duration:00:19:00
[Video] Ep. 149 Internet Safety for Tweens (Guests: Nathan LaChine & Karina SharkHart)
6/4/2025
Community Educator Nathan LaChine and Therapist Karin SharkHart discuss their collaborative workbook, 'Internet Safety with Olivia and Friends,' which aims to educate preteens and their parents about online safety. They highlight the importance of proactive conversations, mutual learning, and building a relationship with your child rooted in support.
Duration:00:19:02
Ep. 149 Internet Safety for Tweens (Guests: Nathan LaChine & Karina SharkHart)
6/4/2025
Community Educator Nathan LaChine and Therapist Karin SharkHart discuss their collaborative workbook, 'Internet Safety with Olivia and Friends,' which aims to educate preteens and their parents about online safety. They highlight the importance of proactive conversations, mutual learning, and building a relationship with your child rooted in support.
Duration:00:19:02
VIDEO- Family Reunification (Guests: Ambrosia Eberhardt & Natalya Kinder) Episode 145
5/7/2025
Ambrosia and Natalia share their journeys through the child welfare system. They discuss overcoming addiction and trauma to reunite with their children. Their story emphasizes the importance of hope, setting small goals, and building a supportive community.
Duration:00:17:37
Family Reunification (Guests: Ambrosia Eberhardt & Natalya Kinder) Episode 145
5/7/2025
Ambrosia and Natalia share their journeys through the child welfare system. They discuss overcoming addiction and trauma to reunite with their children. Their story emphasizes the importance of hope, setting small goals, and building a supportive community.
Duration:00:17:37
Parenting with Purpose (Guest: Magi Graziano) Episode 147
3/26/2025
For 35 years, Magi Graziano has worked with businesses and individuals to overcome personal and professional barriers. She joins The Compass to discuss how these same concepts apply to parenting. Margi speaks about aligning with your purpose, self-awareness, and response-agility.
To learn more about Magi's work, visit www.margaretgraziano.com
Duration:00:22:17
Parenting with Purpose (Guest: Magi Graziano) Episode 147- VIDEO
3/26/2025
For 35 years, Magi Graziano has worked with businesses and individuals to overcome personal and professional barriers. She joins The Compass to discuss how these same concepts apply to parenting. Margi speaks about aligning with your purpose, self-awareness, and response-agility.
To learn more about Magi's work, visit www.margaretgraziano.com
Duration:00:22:17
Mastering Boundaries (Guest: Amy Armstrong) Episode 146 - VIDEO
3/5/2025
Co-parenting coach Amy Armstrong joins The Compass to discuss setting and modeling healthy boundaries for both adults and children. She shares the concept of 'yes energy,' practical boundary-setting strategies, and the importance of emotional regulation. Tune in for insightful tips from her upcoming book, Mastering Boundaries. To learn more about Amy Armstrong's work visit www.thecenterforfamilyresolution.com
Duration:00:21:15
Mastering Boundaries (Guest: Amy Armstrong) Episode 146
3/5/2025
Co-parenting coach Amy Armstrong joins The Compass to discuss setting and modeling healthy boundaries for both adults and children. She shares the concept of 'yes energy,' practical boundary-setting strategies, and the importance of emotional regulation.
Tune in for insightful tips from her upcoming book, Mastering Boundaries. To learn more about Amy Armstrong's work visit www.thecenterforfamilyresolution.com
Duration:00:21:15