When You Don't Know What to Say
This isn’t about saying the right thing— it’s about saying something that keeps the door open.
What You'll Get
This parenting bundle is designed for the moments when:
Conversations feel hard or awkward Your teen shuts down or gets defensive
You’re afraid of saying the wrong thing
You want to keep the conversation going—not shut it down
Inside, you’ll find:
11-page parenting resource filled with
Scripts you can use immediately
Practical guidance for emotional or quiet teens
Real examples that actually work
Bonus resources to help your teen open up
When You Don't Know What to Say
The parenting resource bundle helps you respond without fixing, lecturing, or losing connection
—especially in the hard moments that matter most. Your teen doesn’t need perfect answers.
They need to feel heard.
This is for you if...
You have a pre-teen or teen
You are handling anxiety
ADHD
Angry or unhappy teens
Stubborn behaviour
Resistance to help or adivce
Shutdown teens who refuse to talk
Your teen is seeing a therapist
Your teen is on a waitlist for service
You don't know where to start
You want change cycles and respond without fixing, lecturing, or losing connection—especially in the hard moments that matter most.
Parenting Resource Bundle
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.
Parenting Resource Pricing
When You Don't Know What to Say
$27 CAD
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The parenting resource bundle helps you respond without fixing, lecturing, or losing connection —especially in the hard moments
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- Foster positive strategies to handle their emotions and difficult questions
- Learn Validation & Communication Skills: 11 page workbook for parents
- Bonus sentence starters for you pre-teen and teen
- 2 Decades of experience from a child life specialist in every page
- Scripts you can use right away
- Everyday examples that work
