Summertime Screen Rules (Radio Interview at The Beach 88.5 FM))

Establishing some summertime rules for screen time, before the summer is upon us, is a fantastic way to reduce the fighting during the sizzling summer days to come.  It encourages structure and brain development in kids while they’re on summer vacation and lets them have loads of summertime fun! https://media.blubrry.com/withatwist/content.blubrry.com/withatwist/Summertime_Screen_Rules-The_Beach_Radio_Interview-May_2018.mp3Podcast: ..Continue Reading

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

Is Your Household Set Up For Success (Reflection)?

Would you like your child to leave home only to return to live with you until they are 34 years of age? Do you try to control your children? Do you have chores, non-negotiables, natural consequences, and family rules defined for your house? What currency can you use of your ..Continue Reading

Do You Like The Child You Love (Reflection)?

Do you treat your child like a robot that turns on when when you press a button or re-boots because you press a series of buttons? Do you look in the mirror and thank yourself for how your children behave? Do you have more debits or credits in the relationship ..Continue Reading

Quality Time…On Yourself & With Your Children

Explore how to engage with your children and yourself. https://media.blubrry.com/withatwist/content.blubrry.com/withatwist/49-Quality_Time–Reflection.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Email | RSS

Money…Education, Actions & Mindset

Reflect on the practices in your home around money and what this is teaching your child. https://media.blubrry.com/withatwist/content.blubrry.com/withatwist/50-Money_Reflection_Questions.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Email | RSS

The Golden Popsicle Stick 1 — From Depression to Engagement

Our Family Game of Life took a twist when River, our eldest child, at the age of 15, asked if we could introduce “The” Golden Popsicle Stick! Listen to the leaps he made when he took ownership of what he wanted to make different in his life! https://media.blubrry.com/withatwist/content.blubrry.com/withatwist/45-The_Golden_Popsicle_Stick–Depression_to_Engagment.mp3Podcast: Play in ..Continue Reading