Less Opposition More Cooperation Mini Program

Course Summary

Children to do not come with a manual, but this mini program is the next best thing. Get your children to listen without arguments and yelling. Children want to well, this program will set them up for success.

Not sure how to respond to your child? Tired or the arguments? This program will help you feel confident and calm again in your home.

Why Do Kids Act Out? What’s Really Behind the Behavior?
What You'll Learn In the Mini Program

✅ How to stop feeling like the behavior is in charge
✅ Clear, science-backed strategies to reduce pushback and power struggles
✅ The real reasons behind defiance and boundary-pushing (especially in strong-willed kids)
✅ How to set firm limits without jumping straight to punishment
✅ Ways to co-parent without falling into “good cop, bad cop” roles
✅ Tools to support your child’s need for independence and keep structure
✅ How to stop fixing and start leading with calm confidence

Course Curriculum

Welcome!
1 Lesson
- I'm so glad you are here!
  Preview
Module 1: Are they doing this on purpose?
1 Lesson
- Shift the Power Dynamic
  Start
Module 2: The "Why" Behind the Behaviours
1 Lesson
- What is Under the Iceberg of Emotion and Behaviours
  Start
Module 3: How Children Develop
1 Lesson
- Setting Clear Expectations
  Start
Module 4: Practical Strategies for Cooperation
1 Lesson
- Positive Parenting Strategies that Work
  Start
Putting Your Knowledge to Work
2 Lessons
- More Strategies to Try
  Start
- Let's Practice
  Start
Handling The Emotions, Meltdowns and Aggression
2 Lessons
- Emotions are a Message
  Start
- How to Respond to Their Emotions with Melting Down Yourself
  Start

Michelle McVittie

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, in Ontario, Canada. Michelle is the CHCH morning live parenting expert, you can find her segments here: Parenting Segments CHCH Morning Live

Michelle has worked in pediatric medical and mental health for over two decades. During her career she also worked with with young offenders, and in daycares as a behaviour specialist. Michelle is a mother of two teenagers, and has been married to her husband for 21 years.

Michelle specializes in ADHD, anxiety, parenting teens, and strong-willed children.

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