The Summer Slide (Radio interview at The Beach 88.5 FM)

Amber Scotchburn was recently interviewed by Dave Graham on 88.5 FM The Beach radio station. Dave and Amber discussed the “summer slide”, how summer vacation can affect children learning in the coming school year.  Amber provides some helpful tips to reduce the fight over screen time and encourage some structure and ..Continue Reading

13 Reasons Why…Not (Podcast Episode 6 – Part 2 of 2)

(continued from part 1) The Netflix Series, 13 Reasons Why, revolves around a 17 year old, Hannah Baker, who takes her own life. She leaves behind 13 audio recordings outlining 13 reasons why she made the decision to end her life. People of all ages are binge-watching the Series, as ..Continue Reading

13 Reasons Why…Not (Podcast Episode 6 – Part 1 of 2)

The Netflix Series, 13 Reasons Why, revolves around a 17 year old, Hannah Baker, who takes her own life. She leaves behind 13 audio recordings outlining 13 reasons why she made the decision to end her life. People of all ages are binge-watching the Series, as only one can with ..Continue Reading

13 Reasons Why…Not (Podcast Episode 5)

The Netflix Series, 13 Reasons Why, revolves around a 17 year old, Hannah Baker, who takes her own life. She leaves behind 13 audio recordings outlining 13 reasons why she made the decision to end her life. People of all ages are binge-watching the Series, as only one can with ..Continue Reading

13 Reasons Why…Not (Podcast Episode 4)

The Netflix Series, 13 Reasons Why, revolves around a 17 year old, Hannah Baker, who takes her own life. She leaves behind 13 audio recordings outlining 13 reasons why she made the decision to end her life. People of all ages are binge-watching the Series, as only one can with ..Continue Reading

Anxiety (Radio interview at The Beach 88.5 FM)

Amber Scotchburn was recently interviewed by Dave Graham on 88.5 FM The Beach radio station. Dave and Amber discussed anxiety and how it is affecting today’s youths. Amber is parenting expert and a regular contributor on the radio program. https://media.blubrry.com/withatwist/content.blubrry.com/withatwist/Anxiety-The_Beach_Radio_Interview-June12_2017.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Email ..Continue Reading

Thirteen Reasons Why…Not (Podcast Episode 3)

~ 13 Reasons Why…Not Episode 3 ~ The Netflix Series, 13 Reasons Why, revolves around a 17 year old, Hannah Baker, who takes her own life. She leaves behind 13 audio recordings outlining 13 reasons why she made the decision to end her life. People of all ages are binge-watching ..Continue Reading

13 Reasons Why…Not (Podcast Episode 2)

Schools are where young people spend most of their day. They may spend more time with their friends and teachers than they do with their parents! It’s where friendships happen and where relationships form. It’s where teens find their self-worth – in popularity, in sports, in achievement. Guess what? It’s ..Continue Reading

13 Reasons Why…Not (Blog Episode 2)

Did you know schools are giving out overdose prevention response training and kits to our children at school? So, that if they are in a situation where there might be someone over-dosing they can use their training and their kit (which consists of a needle and medication) to help the person ..Continue Reading

Needles Anyone?!

~ Take Home Home Naloxone Kits ~   Did you kid get their needles & drugs at school today?!   I’m being somewhat sarcastic here as I’m wanting to gauge what other schools may be getting this. My daughter is in grade 8 and we live on Vancouver Island! She ..Continue Reading