”The” Summer Solution — No More Fighting Over Screen Time

Reduce the fight over screen time! Encourage structure & brain development! All while still having some summer fun! Follow the steps reviewed in this podcast. Contact us at amber@amberscotchburn.com and we will send it to you!  https://media.blubrry.com/withatwist/content.blubrry.com/withatwist/27-The_Summer_Solution.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Email | RSS

The Elastic Band Trick

Listen for some ways to deflect another’s emotional state, as well as exercise to recognize and change your child’s or your own! https://media.blubrry.com/withatwist/content.blubrry.com/withatwist/26-The_Elastic_Band_Trick.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Email | RSS

Happy…Just Because

Your goal as a conscious parent raising success-ready kids is to have them strive to be the calm person who is happy just because! Why? Because life can throw some curve balls and if we are already somebody who tends to see the negative, then the curve balls of life ..Continue Reading

Your Words Become Your Destiny

Watch your thoughts as they shape who you are. You get to make your life heaven or hell — so choose wisely!   https://media.blubrry.com/withatwist/content.blubrry.com/withatwist/24-Your_Words_Become_Your_Destiny.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Email | RSS

Storytelling — An Effective Parenting Tool

As much as we think kids will roll their eyes when we talk about our lives, your children do want to know what life was like for you! Storytelling humanizes you and research shows that there are many benefits to doing it! https://media.blubrry.com/withatwist/content.blubrry.com/withatwist/23-Storytelling_An_Effective_Parenting_Tool.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple ..Continue Reading

The Communication Process

Communication is a key ingredient to building a successful relationship with your child so we’ve broken down the communication process in the most simple way! https://media.blubrry.com/withatwist/content.blubrry.com/withatwist/22-The_Communication_Process.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Email | RSS

Time: Quality Versus Quantity

The number of hours that parents spend with kids between ages 3 and 11 does little to predict the child's behaviour, well-being, or achievement. And actually, the more time you spend with them the more detrimental it can be on their long term success. Find out why! https://media.blubrry.com/withatwist/content.blubrry.com/withatwist/21-Quality_Versus_Quantity_of_Time.mp3Podcast: Play in ..Continue Reading

Why Lying is OK

Lying is not a moral issue, it’s simply a way to solve a problem. Let’s teach our children another way while exploring why they lied! https://media.blubrry.com/withatwist/content.blubrry.com/withatwist/20-Why_Lying_is_Ok.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Email | RSS

Conflict is Part of Life

Children need to see conflict occur and have a resolution so that they will know how to deal with conflict when it arises. Where your child is getting in the most trouble, will identify their biggest need(s). https://media.blubrry.com/withatwist/content.blubrry.com/withatwist/19-Conflict_is_Healthy.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Email | RSS

Let Your Child “Just Say No” to You

Teach your child to use their voice so that when they are in a situation where you’d want them to “just say no”, they know how to use it. https://media.blubrry.com/withatwist/content.blubrry.com/withatwist/18-Let_Your_Child_Just_Say_No_to_You.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Email | RSS