Parenting isn’t always picture-perfect and sometimes it feels downright overwhelming. In this episode of Paging Dr. Mom, I sit down with parenting coach and child life specialist Michelle McVittie to talk about what it really takes to raise strong-willed kids, support children with ADHD or anxiety, and stay grounded as a mom in the middle of it all. Michelle shares practical strategies for handling emotional dysregulation, building cooperation at home, and finding confidence in your parenting without burning out. She’s all about realistic, doable steps that bring more calm and connection into family life.

Connect with Michelle at momthemanager.ca and on Instagram @momthemanager. Don’t forget to grab her free resource What the Baby Books Didn’t Tell You.

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