Mom the Manager

I provide a down to earth inviting environment for learning. Whether it's a group of ten or five hundred people, I provide opportunity for the audience to participate and get the most from the workshop that they can. I use humour and everyday life experience that I have dealt with to build rapport with the audience. They see me as a relatable person that has been in the trenches as well. My practical tips and solutions help the client feel empowered and hopeful that with the right tools they can make positive changes in their lives.

Michelle McVittie, BA, CLSt Dipl Child Life Specialist
Michelle McVittie is a child life specialist, author, and, parenting coach. She received her BA in Sociology and a Child Life Studies Diploma both from McMaster University. Michelle has worked in pediatric medical and mental health for over two decades.

Michelle’s first book, “I Quit! Oh, wait I’m the Mom” is a self-help book with practical tips to help Moms find their joy again in motherhood. Michelle specializes in ADHD, anxiety, strong-willed children, parenting teens, communication, collaborative problem-solving, and emotion coaching.

Michelle is a recovering pleaser and she was honoured to write an article for Silken Laumann's website: We are Unsinkable, on how to work through the pain of finally putting yourself first. Michelle is the CHCH morning live parenting expert and was the host of her own tv show Life with Children, on Cable 14.

Michelle is a proud mother of two teenagers. Michelle and her husband have been together for over twenty years.

I require a microphone and projector.