The Parental Compass

The Parental Compass

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

Episodes

January 7, 2026 32 mins
Barbara Coloroso joins The Compass to share her insights on discipline. Drawing from her work with genocide survivors in Rwanda, Barbara explores the difference between discipline and punishment, the role of accountability, and what it means to keep a child’s dignity intact.   To learn more about Barbara's work visit www.kidsareworthit.com  Her latest book "Mistakes, Mischief and Mayhem: Creating a Just and Caring School Climate an...
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Barbara Coloroso joins The Compass to share her insights on discipline. Drawing from her work with genocide survivors in Rwanda, Barbara explores the difference between discipline and punishment, the role of accountability, and what it means to keep a child’s dignity intact.   To learn more about Barbara's work visit www.kidsareworthit.com  Her latest book "Mistakes, Mischief and Mayhem: Creating a Just and Caring School Climate an...
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Capra Parker, Senior Community Prevention Specialist, joins The Compass to discuss the importance of community coalitions in prevention. She outlines the key elements for effective coalitions: efficiency, cohesion, opportunities for participation, skill building, goal directedness, and diverse partners.

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Capra Parker, Senior Community Prevention Specialist, joins The Compass to discuss the importance of community coalitions in prevention. She outlines the key elements for effective coalitions: efficiency, cohesion, opportunities for participation, skill building, goal directedness, and diverse partners.

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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Community Educator Nathan LaChine and Therapist Karina StarkHart 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.

 

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Community Educator Nathan LaChine and Therapist Karina StarkHart 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.

 

 

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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.

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Ambrosia and Natalya 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.

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