I’m so excited to bring you this special podcast.  We have three bonus podcasts for you during the three days of the Back 2 Basics Challenge.  The transition back to school can be challenging in itself, but when you have a strong-willed child it can feel impossible.  Simple tasks like getting up and getting to school on time can feel like a battle and turn every day into chaos.  It’s hard to be a patient parent in those stressful situations, but that is exactly why I wanted to welcome back our guest, Michelle McVittie.  Michelle and I connected when we both spoke at the Busy Mom’s Blueprint Summit.  Michelle McVittie is a child life specialist and parenting coach with over two decades of experience in pediatric medical and mental health. She is the author of “I Quit! Oh Wait I'm the Mom” and the parenting expert for her local news station in Hamilton, Ontario CHCH Morning Live.  Pull up a chair and grab your summer beverage of choice as Michelle and I talk about simple mindset shifts we can make as parents that can impact the difficulty of transitioning our kids to a new season, what to do if we anticipate a difficult first day of school or even year, and how to react in the moment to handle all the emotions.    Special Announcement:  Just In Case You Missed The Back 2 Basics Challenge here is all the info and the sign up link!  Join our 3 day challenge happening this week, August 13-15th.  This challenge isn’t just another to-do—it's a powerful, practical way to take back control of the chaotic transition from summer to school. When you join you get daily prompts to help you shift into school mode, bonus podcast episodes with special guests, a facebook community of other moms to help keep you accountable, and exclusive private podcast episodes just for you!  I wanted to create a challenge that was easy, practical, fun, and where everyone was a winner! Sign up here: https://michellebyrd.myflodesk.com/back2basics   If you would like to connect with Michelle McVittie:  https://www.instagram.com/momthemanager/ https://ca.pinterest.com/momthemanager/ https://mailchi.mp/f86b21a5a6e5/make-space-for-calm-and-clarity https://mailchi.mp/71b9de31529d/what-the-baby-books-didnt-tell-you-free-training https://mom-the-manager.newzenler.com/courses/less-opposition-more-cooperation-mini-program https://momthemanager.ca/ free training: https://mailchi.mp/71b9de31529d/what-the-baby-books-didnt-tell-you-free-training Michelle’s group Overworked to Overjoyed, where you can connect with parents like you who are also navigating the stress and overwhelm of parenting  Join My Community Of Parents Here If you would like to work with Michelle privately. book a Parenting Power Session with me  I pray this blesses you!MichellePS. If you need some extra accountability or help with productivity hacks, time management tools, mapping out a more efficient daily or weekly schedule, time blocking and so much more. We will break down what isn’t working in your schedule, create new personalized goals for you, and determine the next new steps you need to take to have more freedom and live with more joy and laughter!  Grab a coaching call with me at:Email: contact@byrdmichelle.comwebsite: www.byrdmichelle.comFree Productivity Planner - my gift to you! Just go to my website