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

July 2, 2025 19 mins

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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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

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For 35 years, Margi 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

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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
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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

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Jon Tunheim discusses how parents can foster hope in children by encouraging imagination, celebrating achievements, and setting attainable goals. He addresses the impact of trauma, explains hope-building strategies, and emphasizes the long-term benefits of hope for academic success and personal growth.

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Jon Tunheim discusses how parents can foster hope in children by encouraging imagination, celebrating achievements, and setting attainable goals. He addresses the impact of trauma, explains hope-building strategies, and emphasizes the long-term benefits of hope for academic success and personal growth.

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In this episode, Shelly Willis, Executive Director of Family Education and Support Services, discusses how to identify and manage anxiety in children. She shares practical strategies for parents and caregivers, emphasizing the importance of modeling coping skills, building resilience, and fostering strong support systems.

 

To learn more about Shelly's work, visit www.familyess.org

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In this episode, Shelly Willis, Executive Director of Family Education and Support Services, discusses how to identify and manage anxiety in children. She shares practical strategies for parents and caregivers, emphasizing the importance of modeling coping skills, building resilience, and fostering strong support systems.

To learn more about Shelly's work, visit www.familyess.org.

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Parenting Coach Melissa Benaroya shares strategies to help children feel comfortable during family gatherings, including preparing them for new faces, respecting their boundaries, and balancing breaks. She stresses the importance of setting realistic expectations and planning ahead for a stress-free holiday.

To learn more about Melissa’s work visit www.melissabenaroya.com

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Parenting Coach Melissa Benaroya shares strategies to help children feel comfortable during family gatherings, including preparing them for new faces, respecting their boundaries, and balancing breaks. She stresses the importance of setting realistic expectations and planning ahead for a stress-free holiday.

To learn more about Melissa’s work visit www.melissabenaroya.com

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Julie Ross shares valuable tips on effective communication and understanding your child's needs. She offers insights into the natural individuation process and emphasizes the importance of listening to truly connect with your tween.

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Julie Ross shares valuable tips on effective communication and understanding your child's needs. She offers insights into the natural individuation process and emphasizes the importance of listening to truly connect with your tween.

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Lori Thompson, Regional Administrator with the Capital STEM Alliance of ESD 113, discusses common job search mistakes, interview tips, and effective ways parents can support their children entering the workforce. Drawing on her extensive experience working with employers and job seekers, Thompson offers practical advice on making meaningful career connections and exploring alternative career paths beyond college.

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Lori Thompson, Regional Administrator with the Capital STEM Alliance of ESD 113, discusses common job search mistakes, interview tips, and effective ways parents can support their children entering the workforce. Drawing on her extensive experience working with employers and job seekers, Thompson offers practical advice on making meaningful career connections and exploring alternative career paths beyond college.

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