Understanding and Responding to Teens with ADHD and Anxiety

In this episode of Grow Like a Mother, we sit down with child life specialist, author, and parenting coach Michelle McVittie. Michelle shares her insights on parenting teens, understanding behaviors, and the importance of communication and teamwork in family life. Whether you're navigating the challenges of raising a strong-willed child or looking to build resilience in your teenagers, this conversation is packed with practical tips and heartfelt advice to help you reclaim joy in motherhood. Tune in to Learn How To: Communicate effectively with your teens to foster understanding and connection Recognize and respond to the underlying causes of your child's behavior Collaborate as a parenting team for a more harmonious family dynamic Build resilience in your children for their future success and well-being Guest Bio: Michelle McVittie is a child life specialist, author, and parenting coach. With over two decades of experience in pediatric medical and mental health, Michelle has worked with young offenders and in daycares as a behavior specialist. Her first book, “I Quit! Oh, wait I’m the Mom,” offers practical tips for moms to rediscover joy in motherhood. Michelle specializes in ADHD, anxiety, strong-willed children, parenting teens, communication, collaborative problem-solving, and emotion coaching. As the CHCH morning live parenting expert, she provides 1:1 support to parents and offers on-demand parenting programs. Connect with Michelle: ⁠Instagram⁠: @momthemanager ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Parenting with Compassion Group⁠ ⁠Parenting with Connection Group⁠ ⁠Website⁠: https://momthemanager.ca Want More Jill?⁠ https://www.jillwright.ca Keywords Time Management, Self-Care, Super Mom, Work Life Balance, Mindset, Grow Like a Mother, Motherhood, Parenting Teens, Communication Strategies, Building Resilience, Strong-Willed Children, Emotion Coaching