The Parental Compass

Ep. 161 Water Safety (Guest: Jackie Barrett)

Aquatics Director of the South Sound YMCA and swim coach Jackie Barrett joins The Compass to discuss helping children build confidence in the water from a young age, the hidden dangers in natural bodies of water, and the importance of understanding personal limits.

Ep. 160 Empowering Reluctant Readers (Guest: Jennifer Williamson Forster

Jennifer Williamson Forrester, Executive Director of the South Sound Reading Foundation, joins The Compass to discuss transforming reluctant readers into book lovers. She shares practical tactics for inspiring young readers and emphasizes the importance of a supportive reading environment.

Ep. 159- Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (Guest: Dr. Grace Lim)

Dr. Grace Lim joins The Compass to explain ACEs, also known as Adverse Childhood Experiences. Dr. Lim breaks down what ACEs are and the impact they can have on both your child’s health and your own. She also shares practical steps parents can take to care for themselves first so they can better support their children.

Ep. 158- Connecting with Your True Self (Guest: Logan Reed)

Life and Leadership Coach Logan Reed joins The Parental Compass to explore how the beliefs we form as children shape our adult lives. Logan shares how outdated beliefs impacted her own journey and how recognizing those patterns became a turning point in her personal growth. She also offers practical tips for examining your own beliefs, building self-awareness, and connecting more deeply with who you are at your core.   To learn more about Logan Reed’s work visit www.loganreedcoaching.com

Ep. 157- Discipline and Dignity (Guest: Barbara Coloroso)

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 [http://www.kidsareworthit.com]  Her latest book "Mistakes, Mischief and Mayhem: Creating a Just and Caring School Climate and Culture" is available on Amazon and other retailers.