July 22, 2025

EP417// Parenting a Strong-Willed Child Without Losing Your Mind: Gentle Strategies with Michelle McVittie

40 minutes

Parenting is challenging in itself, but when you have a stong-willed child it can feel impossible. Simple tasks like getting up and getting to school on time can feel like a battle and turn every day into chaos. It’s hard to be a patient parent in those stressful situations, but that is exactly why I wanted to introduce you to our guest, Michelle McVittie. Michelle and I connected when we both spoke at the Busy Mom’s Blueprint Summit. Michelle McVittie is a child life specialist and parenting coach with over two decades of experience in pediatric medical and mental health. She is the author of “I Quit! Oh Wait I'm the Mom” and the parenting expert for her local news station in Hamilton, Ontario CHCH Morning Live. Pull up a chair and grab your coffee as Michelle and I talk about simple mindset shifts we can make as parents that can completely change the dynamic in your home, and the importance of consistency for setting boundaries with love.

Connect With Michelle McVittie:

https://www.instagram.com/momthemanager/

https://ca.pinterest.com/momthemanager/

https://mailchi.mp/f86b21a5a6e5/make-space-for-calm-and-clarity

https://mailchi.mp/71b9de31529d/what-the-baby-books-didnt-tell-you-free-training

Reminder:

As a reminder this fall we have some extra events coming up (challenges, workshops, and our group coaching program will start in the fall), so make sure you are getting all the insider emails. If you are not getting the insider emails then go check out the contact page on the website: www.byrdmichelle.com,or shoot us an email at [email protected].

The doors to our Group Coaching Program, Get Your Time Back will be open in the fall! It will be a 10 week power packed month of personal and group coaching, with a small group of 6-8 people. We will revamp schedules, routines, and systems using strategic time management tools personalized for you, so that you can create your dream week. Spots will be filling up fast, so if you don’t want to miss it grab your spot on the waitlist: https://michellebyrd.myflodesk.com/waitlist

If you need some help NOW navigating your summer here are some free resource gifts from me, just go to www.byrdmichelle.com:

Leave a voice message on my website and I will answer your questions on the podcast (literally free coaching)

Grab the productivity planner, that I use with my clients to help them map out their week

Book a free 20 min discovery call and we can connect

I pray this blesses you!

Michelle

PS. If you need some extra accountability or help with productivity hacks, time management tools, mapping out a more efficient daily or weekly schedule, time blocking and so much more. We will break down what isn’t working in your schedule, create new personalized goals for you, and determine the next new steps you need to take to have more freedom and live with more joy and laughter! Grab a coaching call with me at:

Email: [email protected]

website: www.byrdmichelle.com

Come join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom

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