The ADHD Playbook
Why Parenting an ADHD Child Requires a Different Playbook
Summer is where ADHD challenges get louder.
Less structure = more boredom, more screens, more meltdowns.
Not because your child is difficult— but because they’re missing the systems that help them regulate.
The ADHD Playbook shows you exactly how to replace that structure in a way that actually works.
No guessing. No overreacting. Just a clear plan.
Inside This Program I Will Walk You Through:
✔ What ADHD actually is and how it affects behaviour
✔ Why big emotions, defiance, and impulsive behaviour happen
✔ The difference between gentle parenting and sturdy parenting
✔ How to create a clear parenting plan that supports your child’s development
✔ Practical charts and tools you can start using right away
I’ve spent over 20 years working in child and youth mental health, alongside psychiatry, psychology, and social work.
I have seen behaviour change and unhelpful cycles ended with some complex and difficult cases.
This is your first step to confidence, calm and cooperation.
Course Summary
This program will help you understand
what’s actually happening beneath your
child’s behaviour and give you a clear starting
point for parenting in a way that supports
their development.
Course Curriculum
Many Parents Tell Me They Feel:
• Overwhelmed by big emotions and meltdowns
• Stuck in constant power struggles
• Unsure whether to be gentle or firm
• Frustrated because consequences don’t seem to work
• Worried they’re somehow failing their child
Your child's ability to pause, regulate, and think things through develops more slowly.
That doesn’t mean they need to be fixed.
It it definitely doesn’t mean they won't get there.
It means parenting them requires a different playbook.
This is why I Created:
The ADHD Playbook : Why Parenting an ADHD Child Requires a Different Playbook
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.
Who is this for?
Parents, caregivers and professionals who want to understand ADHD and how to support a child ages 2-12 years old
If you have a diagnosis or are unsure if your child has ADHD.
If you are on a waitlist, newly diagnosed or need a refresher.
Course Pricing
The ADHD Playbook
$27 CAD
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One time payment
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- 3 Modules to shift your parenting overwhelm
- 2 decades of experience from a child life specialist in every module!
- Foster positive strategies to handle their emotions
- Understand the ADHD brain
- Learn more why they respond the way they do
- A parenting plan with science backed strategies
- Printable charts to use tonight!
