Why ADHD Treatment Starts with Us — Not the Child
Why ADHD Treatment Starts with Us — Not the ChildOctober was ADHD Awareness Month, and I want to start by clearing up a big misunderstanding — ADHD treatment isn’t really about changing your child. It’s about helping you, the parent, understand how their brain works...
Defiant Kids, Calm Homes: Tools for Behaviour That Pushes Limits
Defiant Kids, Calm Homes: Tools for Behaviour That Pushes LimitsDo you have a strong-willed child, pushes every boundary and absolutely hates hearing the word no? When they don’t get what they want, the meltdowns begin. Sound familiar? This cycle is frustrating and...
Smooth Starts, Resilience & Realistic Expectations
Resilience & Realistic ExpectationsTransitions Are Hard Sometimes the stress is not that deep. Once they get to school and see their friends, it can get better. The first week is often messy. Accept this reality and try not to fight it. This will help everyone...
Summer Check In
Validation, real strategies, and zero pressure — grab your coffee and hit play.Summer Check In: How to Reset Routines, Rethink Screen Time, and Keep Your Kids EngagedIf you’ve started to hear ‘I’m bored!’ on repeat, or you’re letting screen time slide more than you...
Summer Push Back When your Child Won’t Go, Try or Cooperate
Not sure if you are pushing them too hard? This program will help!Sturdy Parenting is the New Gentle Parenting. Get practical tips and get Less Opposition and More Cooperation at Early Bird Pricing!Summer Pushback: When Your Child Won’t Go, Try, or CooperateFor many...
Why Punishment Doesn’t Motivate Behavior Change – And What Actually Works
Validation, real strategies, and zero pressure — grab your coffee and hit play.Why Punishment Doesn’t Motivate Behavior Change – And What Actually WorksParents often turn to punishment with the hope that it will stop challenging behavior and teach children a lesson....
Is It Too Late? Understanding Your Child’s Behaviour and Rebuilding Connection
Is It Too Late? Understanding Your Child’s Behaviour and Rebuilding Connection"Did I cause this?""Is it too late?""We’ve been walking on eggshells for years..." If these thoughts have crossed your mind, you’re not alone. Many of the families I work with come to me...
How to Stop Reacting & Start Responding – Managing Emotional Triggers
Validation, real strategies, and zero pressure — grab your coffee and hit play.How to Stop Reacting & Start Responding – Managing Emotional TriggersParenting is hard work. The gentle parenting narrative has left many parents feeling guilty, ashamed, and confused....
Parenting Through Fear
Parenting Through Fear: The Danger of Over-ParentingParenting is a journey filled with love, worry, and a desire to protect your child from harm. But when fear dictates your parenting choices, you risk holding your child too tightly, preventing them from learning...
Parenting a Child with ADHD: A Different Level of Parenting
Parenting a Child with ADHD: A Different Level of ParentingParenting a child with ADHD requires a different level of patience, understanding, and support. Your child wants to do well, but their impulsivity and challenges with emotional control often get in the way....
Meet Michelle
I’m a child life specialist, a family and corporate consultant, speaker, TV host, author, wife and mother.
