I Quit! Oh Wait, I'm the Mom

Course Summary

A supportive, practical program for overwhelmed moms who feel stuck in reactive cycles, mom guilt, and the impossible pressure of being a “perfect” parent. Learn how to manage your triggers, break unhelpful cycles, and step into the confident, calm mom your child needs—without burning yourself out.

Course Curriculum

Module One:
Congratulations to Saying YES to yourself: Mom Guilt & The Supermom Myth The toxic influence of social media & comparison Letting go of unrealistic expectations Addressing internalized guilt & feeling like you’re “not enough”

Readings from I Quit! …Oh Wait, I’m the Mom Identifying your emotional triggers: Is it really about your child?
Practical strategies to pause, regulate, and respond instead of react

Module two:
Love Yourself: Why "quitting" isn’t the answer—but changing your approach is Understanding emotional exhaustion & why moms feel stuck. The toxic influence of social media & comparison Letting go of unrealistic expectations Addressing internalized guilt & feeling like you’re “not enough”. Prioritizing Your Own Self-Care (Because You Are Worthy!)

Module 3 Make a Plan:

Identifying your biggest self-care barriers & making a plan. Building micro-moments of rest & regulation into your day. Addressing lack of time and motivation and how to take one step forward and say yes to yourself as well.

Program Format & Delivery

📖 Readings & Reflections: Key sections from I Quit! …Oh Wait, I’m the Mom

🎥 Video Lessons: Practical strategies to handle your emotions in the moment

📝 Guided Exercises: Self-reflection prompts & planning tools

🎯 Action Steps: Small, manageable changes to see real progress

Module One: Congratulations to saying YES to yourself
2 Lessons
- Fulfillment as a Mother says I'm Worthy of Love Too!
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- Shift your Mindset to Make Positive Change
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Module Two: Love Yourself
2 Lessons
- Changing unhelpful cycles that are keeping you stuck
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- Self-Care Is Self-Preservation
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Module 3: Make A Plan
2 Lessons
- Addressing Barriers to Progression
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- Taking Manageable Action Steps
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Michelle McVittie

Hi, I'm Michelle McVittie, child life specialist, author, and the CHCH morning live parenting expert, you can find my segments here: Parenting Segments CHCH Morning Live

Why trust me?

I've spent more than 20 years helping families through some of their hardest parenting moments.

As a Child Life Specialist, parenting coach, and educator, I've worked with children experiencing anxiety, ADHD, emotional regulation challenges, strong-willed behaviour, and family conflict.

My programs combine evidence-based strategies with real-life parenting solutions that actually fit busy families.

I help parents understand what their child's behaviour is really telling them, so they know exactly how to respond.

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