199 episodes

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.

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    • Kids & Family
    • 5.0 • 10 Ratings

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.

    • video
    [Video] Financial Education - Your Parents, Teens & You (Guest: Jay Gabrani of Prepared Fathers) Episode 125

    [Video] Financial Education - Your Parents, Teens & You (Guest: Jay Gabrani of Prepared Fathers) Episode 125

    Jay  Gabrani (of Prepared Fathers) discusses important financial concepts for the whole family. Do my parents have a will? How much should I share with my teen about the family’s finances? Will I ever be able to retire?  These ideas and more are explored in this week’s Compass.
    To learn more about “critical financial mistakes parents make and how to avoid them” visit www.preparedfathers.com/compass

    • 20 min
    Financial Education - Your Parents, Teens & You (Guest: Jay Gabrani of Prepared Fathers) Episode 125

    Financial Education - Your Parents, Teens & You (Guest: Jay Gabrani of Prepared Fathers) Episode 125

    Jay  Gabrani (of Prepared Fathers) discusses important financial concepts for the whole family. Do my parents have a will? How much should I share with my teen about the family’s finances? Will I ever be able to retire?  These ideas and more are explored in this week’s Compass.
    To learn more about “critical financial mistakes parents make and how to avoid them” visit www.preparedfathers.com/compass

    • 20 min
    • video
    [Video] Helping Your Child Find Their Sense of Purpose (Guest: Dr. Melanie McNally) Episode 124

    [Video] Helping Your Child Find Their Sense of Purpose (Guest: Dr. Melanie McNally) Episode 124

    Activities and passions can help give a young person's life meaning. Clinical psychologist Dr. Melanie McNally joins The Compass to share her insights about developing passions, grit, and helping your child think through their emotions. 
    You can learn more about Dr. Melanie McNally's work by visiting www.destinationyou.com 

    • 19 min
    Helping Your Child Find Their Sense of Purpose (Guest: Dr. Melanie McNally) Episode 124

    Helping Your Child Find Their Sense of Purpose (Guest: Dr. Melanie McNally) Episode 124

    Activities and passions can help give a young person's life meaning. Clinical psychologist Dr. Melanie McNally joins The Compass to share her insights about developing passions, grit, and helping your child think through their emotions. 
    You can learn more about Dr. Melanie McNally's work by visiting www.destinationyou.com 

    • 19 min
    Communication Challenges (Guest: Cole Johnson) Episode 123

    Communication Challenges (Guest: Cole Johnson) Episode 123

    Many of the conflicts between parents and children can be traced back to communication challenges.  Cole Johnson (therapist with Behavioral Health Resources in Grays Harbor County) shares in insights into how brains are wired differently and steps you can take towards harmony.   

    • 20 min
    • video
    [Video] Communication Challenges (Guest: Cole Johnson) Episode 123

    [Video] Communication Challenges (Guest: Cole Johnson) Episode 123

    Many of the conflicts between parents and children can be traced back to communication challenges.  Cole Johnson (therapist with Behavioral Health Resources in Grays Harbor County) shares in insights into how brains are wired differently and steps you can take towards harmony.   

    • 20 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
10 Ratings

10 Ratings

Hoosier Daddy 77 ,

Parenting is a journey

Parenting is a journey and one of the best tools we can use in parenting are seeing things from different perspectives, which is something that The Parental Compass provides every week in thoughtful bite sized portions!

JLL_underscore ,

Science-based; real answers

This podcast is based in research and has super helpful information and features guests who offer advice that goes beyond 'just getting kids to behave.' Highly recommend.

CGN0246 ,

Useful, relevant, fun to listen to!

Bobby Williams is a kind, thoughtful, and engaging host. The conversations on this podcast are relevant and helpful, and I highly recommend this podcast to all parents and caregivers!

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