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Ep 33Complaining, Bored kids and Judgmental Relatives (Vacation Tips)

Complaining, Bored kids and Judgmental Relatives (Vacation Tips)You often get judged by relatives because your strong-willed child doesn’t behave the right way. How can you prepare your kids for the unknowns of family vacation? What do you say when kids are bored or complain the entire time? Kirk provides concrete strategies and scripts to use with parents and relatives to help them be constructive instead of judgmental.This is the final week of our Summer Sale. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products/ to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowest prices of the year.BETTER HELPThe Calm Parenting Podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Take a moment. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/CALMPOD today to get 10% off your first month.SIMPLISAFEProtect your home this summer with 20% off any new SimpliSafe system when you sign up for Fast Protect Monitoring. Just visit https://simplisafe.com/calm. AIR DOCTORAirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee so if you don’t love it, just send it back for a refund, minus shipping! Head to https://airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code CALM and you’ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! AQUATRUToday my listeners receive 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier! Just go to https://AquaTru.com and enter code “CALM “ at checkout.PHYLATackle acne’s root causes for clearer, healthier skin for your child. Get 25% off your first order of Phyla with the code CALM. Go to https://phyla.com and type in the code CALM.ACORNSHead to https://acorns.com/calm or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today!K12Join the more than 2 million families who have been served by K12, and empower your student to reach their full potential now. Go to https://www.k12.com/CALM today to learn more and find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 27, 202424 min

Ep 54Social Skills & Sibling Squabbles #2

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Social Skills & Sibling Squabbles #2Kirk shows you an alternative way to deal with sibling squabbles that builds confidence and gives practical tools to help with social skills and back-to-school anxiety. We are extending our Summer Sale for the month of July. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products/ to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowest prices of the year.BETTER HELPThe Calm Parenting Podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Take a moment. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/CALMPOD today to get 10% off your first month.SIMPLISAFEProtect your home this summer with 20% off any new SimpliSafe system when you sign up for Fast Protect Monitoring. Just visit https://simplisafe.com/calm. AIR DOCTORAirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee so if you don’t love it, just send it back for a refund, minus shipping! Head to https://airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code CALM and you’ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! AQUATRUToday my listeners receive 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier! Just go to https://AquaTru.com and enter code “CALM “ at checkout.PHYLATackle acne’s root causes for clearer, healthier skin for your child. Get 25% off your first order of Phyla with the code CALM. Go to https://phyla.com and type in the code CALM.ACORNSHead to https://acorns.com/calm or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today!K12Join the more than 2 million families who have been served by K12, and empower your student to reach their full potential now. Go to https://www.k12.com/CALM today to learn more and find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 24, 202427 min

Ep 32Social Skills & Sibling Squabbles #1

Social Skills & Sibling Squabbles #1Do you have kids who struggle to connect with peers, dominate conversations, get bossy with siblings or friends? Kids who are anxious about going to Camp or back to school? Kirk gives you a new way to look at these situations and practical tools to help your kids be confident. We are extending our Summer Sale for the month of July. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products/ to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowest prices of the year.BETTER HELPThe Calm Parenting Podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Take a moment. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/CALMPOD today to get 10% off your first month.SIMPLISAFEProtect your home this summer with 20% off any new SimpliSafe system when you sign up for Fast Protect Monitoring. Just visit https://simplisafe.com/calm. AIR DOCTORAirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee so if you don’t love it, just send it back for a refund, minus shipping! Head to https://airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code CALM and you’ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! AQUATRUToday my listeners receive 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier! Just go to https://AquaTru.com and enter code “CALM “ at checkout.PHYLATackle acne’s root causes for clearer, healthier skin for your child. Get 25% off your first order of Phyla with the code CALM. Go to https://phyla.com and type in the code CALM.ACORNSHead to https://acorns.com/calm or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today!K12Join the more than 2 million families who have been served by K12, and empower your student to reach their full potential now. Go to https://www.k12.com/CALM today to learn more and find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 21, 202421 min

Ep 543 Ways to Help Frustrated Kids So They Don't Beat Themselves Up

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3 Ways to Help Frustrated Kids So They Don't Beat Themselves UpThis podcast is jampacked with three big insights that WILL change your home and your child. How do you shift your focus when your child is frustrated, melting down, beating himself up? Kirk shows you three ways to change negative patterns and help your kids calm themselves down and feel confident. Learn more at CelebrateCalm.com.We are extending our Summer Sale for the month of July. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products/ to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowest prices of the year.BETTER HELPThe Calm Parenting Podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Take a moment. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/CALMPOD today to get 10% off your first month.SIMPLISAFEProtect your home this summer with 20% off any new SimpliSafe system when you sign up for Fast Protect Monitoring. Just visit https://simplisafe.com/calm. AIR DOCTORAirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee so if you don’t love it, just send it back for a refund, minus shipping! Head to https://airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code CALM and you’ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! AQUATRUToday my listeners receive 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier! Just go to https://AquaTru.com and enter code “CALM “ at checkout.PHYLATackle acne’s root causes for clearer, healthier skin for your child. Get 25% off your first order of Phyla with the code CALM. Go to https://phyla.com and type in the code CALM.ACORNSHead to https://acorns.com/calm or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today!K12Join the more than 2 million families who have been served by K12, and empower your student to reach their full potential now. Go to https://www.k12.com/CALM today to learn more and find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 17, 202426 min

Ep 31How to Stop Entitlement, Build Resilience & Stop Being Referee With Siblings?

How to Stop Entitlement, Build Resilience & Stop Being Referee With Siblings?How can you help your kids be responsible for their own behavior, choices, failures, and sibling fights without being the fixer or referee? How can you stop feelings of entitlement and teach resilience in kids of all ages? Want to learn a great phrase to communicate that you expect more from your kids? Kirk shows you how with 10 specific action steps.We are extending our Summer Sale for the month of July. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products/ to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowest prices of the year.BETTER HELPThe Calm Parenting Podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Take a moment. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/CALMPOD today to get 10% off your first month.SIMPLISAFEProtect your home this summer with 20% off any new SimpliSafe system when you sign up for Fast Protect Monitoring. Just visit https://simplisafe.com/calm. AIR DOCTORAirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee so if you don’t love it, just send it back for a refund, minus shipping! Head to https://airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code CALM and you’ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! AQUATRUToday my listeners receive 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier! Just go to https://AquaTru.com and enter code “CALM “ at checkout.PHYLATackle acne’s root causes for clearer, healthier skin for your child. Get 25% off your first order of Phyla with the code CALM. Go to https://phyla.com and type in the code CALM.ACORNSHead to https://acorns.com/calm or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today!K12Join the more than 2 million families who have been served by K12, and empower your student to reach their full potential now. Go to https://www.k12.com/CALM today to learn more and find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 14, 202419 min

Ep 57Navigating Neurodiversity: 8 Tips for Parenting Your Unique Child with Holly Blanc Moses

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Navigating Neurodiversity: 8 Tips for Parenting Your Unique Child with Holly Blanc MosesI absolutely loved this discussion with therapist Holly Moses, host of the Autism ADHD Podcast. We covered practical ways to foster emotional resilience and confidence, help kids with anxiety, challenge social stigmas, and help calm emotionally dysregulated kids. I think you will find this enlightening and incredibly helpful. Learn more about Holly Blanc Moses and her fantastic podcast at https://www.hollyblancmoses.comWe are extending our Summer Sale for the month of July. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products/ to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowest prices of the year.BETTER HELPThe Calm Parenting Podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Take a moment. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/CALMPOD today to get 10% off your first month.SIMPLISAFEProtect your home this summer with 20% off any new SimpliSafe system when you sign up for Fast Protect Monitoring. Just visit https://simplisafe.com/calm. AIR DOCTORAirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee so if you don’t love it, just send it back for a refund, minus shipping! Head to https://airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code CALM and you’ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! AQUATRUToday my listeners receive 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier! Just go to https://AquaTru.com and enter code “CALM “ at checkout.PHYLATackle acne’s root causes for clearer, healthier skin for your child. Get 25% off your first order of Phyla with the code CALM. Go to https://phyla.com and type in the code CALM.ACORNSHead to https://acorns.com/calm or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today!K12Join the more than 2 million families who have been served by K12, and empower your student to reach their full potential now. Go to https://www.k12.com/CALM today to learn more and find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 10, 20241h 10m

Ep 30Handling A Demanding Child Without Losing Your Mind (Give Their Brain A Win)

Handling A Demanding Child Without Losing Your Mind (Give Their Brain A Win)Do you have a child who comes downstairs in the morning (afternoon and evening) DEMANDING things or with a single-minded focus on doing something? You rightfully and reasonably say no to their request and it sets off a huge power struggle, meltdowns, constant arguing, throwing things and words around. How can you handle these situations without losing your mind or your relationship? Kirk shows you how.We are extending our Summer Sale for the month of July. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products/ to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowest prices of the year.BETTER HELPThe Calm Parenting Podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Take a moment. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/CALMPOD today to get 10% off your first month.SIMPLISAFEProtect your home this summer with 20% off any new SimpliSafe system when you sign up for Fast Protect Monitoring. Just visit https://simplisafe.com/calm. AIR DOCTORAirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee so if you don’t love it, just send it back for a refund, minus shipping! Head to https://airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code CALM and you’ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! AQUATRUToday my listeners receive 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier! Just go to https://AquaTru.com and enter code “CALM “ at checkout.PHYLATackle acne’s root causes for clearer, healthier skin for your child. Get 25% off your first order of Phyla with the code CALM. Go to https://phyla.com and type in the code CALM.ACORNSHead to https://acorns.com/calm or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today!K12Join the more than 2 million families who have been served by K12, and empower your student to reach their full potential now. Go to https://www.k12.com/CALM today to learn more and find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 7, 202422 min

Ep 547 Ways to Stop Emotional Fireworks & Meet Sensory Needs

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7 Ways to Stop Emotional Fireworks & Meet Sensory NeedsThe meltdowns and angry responses ARE going to happen. Kirk shares 7 quick ways to stop the emotional fireworks, plan for these situations, and help kids who seek sensory pressure/stimulation. This is very practical and jam-packed with ideas.We are extending our Summer Sale for the month of July. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowest prices of the year.BETTER HELPThe Calm Parenting Podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Take a moment. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/CALMPOD today to get 10% off your first month.SIMPLISAFEProtect your home this summer with 20% off any new SimpliSafe system when you sign up for Fast Protect Monitoring. Just visit https://simplisafe.com/calm. AIR DOCTORAirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee so if you don’t love it, just send it back for a refund, minus shipping! Head to https://airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code CALM and you’ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! AQUATRUToday my listeners receive 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier! Just go to https://AquaTru.com and enter code “CALM “ at checkout.PHYLATackle acne’s root causes for clearer, healthier skin for your child. Get 25% off your first order of Phyla with the code CALM. Go to https://phyla.com and type in the code CALM.ACORNSHead to https://acorns.com/calm or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today!K12Join the more than 2 million families who have been served by K12, and empower your student to reach their full potential now. Go to https://www.k12.com/CALM today to learn more and find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 4, 202419 min

Ep 29Fights Over Chores, Sibling Fairness, Tough Discipline

Fights Over Chores, Sibling Fairness, Tough DisciplineDo you have kids who fight you over chores, have selective hearing (i.e. can't hear parents!), and don't listen well? Kirk uses chores to show you five different tools to use in different situations: tough discipline, collaboration, problem solving, and realistic approaches you will hate at first, but end up loving!We are extending our Summer Sale for the month of July. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowest prices of the year.BETTER HELPThe Calm Parenting Podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Take a moment. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/CALMPOD today to get 10% off your first month.SIMPLISAFEProtect your home this summer with 20% off any new SimpliSafe system when you sign up for Fast Protect Monitoring. Just visit https://simplisafe.com/calm. AIR DOCTORAirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee so if you don’t love it, just send it back for a refund, minus shipping! Head to https://airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code CALM and you’ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! AQUATRUToday my listeners receive 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier! Just go to https://AquaTru.com and enter code “CALM “ at checkout.PHYLATackle acne’s root causes for clearer, healthier skin for your child. Get 25% off your first order of Phyla with the code CALM. Go to https://phyla.com and type in the code CALM.ACORNSHead to https://acorns.com/calm or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today!K12Join the more than 2 million families who have been served by K12, and empower your student to reach their full potential now. Go to https://www.k12.com/CALM today to learn more and find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 1, 202419 min

Ep 28Relentless Arguer, Gets Last Word In, Demands Fairness?

Relentless Arguer, Gets Last Word In, Demands Fairness?Do you have a child who is a relentless arguer, has to get the last word in, prove his or her point, and/or has a strong sense of justice and fairness? Do you have that infamous cop, judge and attorney all wrapped into one living under your roof? Kirk shows you how to use these traits to your advantage without it driving you crazy. Our Summer Sale continues this week. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowest prices of the year.The Calm Parenting Podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Take a moment. Visit https://BetterHelp.comcom/CALM today to get 10% off your first month.Visit https://drinkAG1.com/calm for a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase.AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee so if you don’t love it, just send it back for a refund, minus shipping! Head to https://airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code CALM and you’ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers!Today my listeners receive 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier! Just go to https://AquaTru.com and enter code “CALM “ at checkout.Go to https://HelloFresh.com/calmapps for FREE appetizers for life! One appetizer item per box while subscription is active. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 23, 202418 min

Ep 553 Shocking Thoughts Strong-Willed Kids Want to Share With You

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3 Shocking Thoughts Strong-Willed Kids Want to Share With YouIf your strong-willed child could verbalize what they are feeling, this is what they would tell you. I hope you find this insight helpful in understanding a child who often feels misunderstood—which leads to anger, defiance and power struggles. We can change this. Let your child listen--they will feel validated and it may prompt helpful discussions.Our Summer Sale continues this week. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowest prices of the year.The Calm Parenting Podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Take a moment. Visit https://BetterHelp.comcom/CALM today to get 10% off your first month.Visit https://drinkAG1.com/calm for a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase.AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee so if you don’t love it, just send it back for a refund, minus shipping! Head to https://airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code CALM and you’ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers!Today my listeners receive 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier! Just go to https://AquaTru.com and enter code “CALM “ at checkout.Go to https://HelloFresh.com/calmapps for FREE appetizers for life! One appetizer item per box while subscription is active. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 19, 202414 min

Ep 27Discipline Without Being Angry or Permissive

Discipline Without Being Angry or PermissiveHow can you discipline a strong-willed child without being angry and frustrated? How can you discipline without letting your child get away with things? In this Father's Day episode, Kirk gives Dads (and Moms) specific strategies to discipline AND build a closer relationship with your child. Our Summer Sale continues this week. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowest prices of the year.The Calm Parenting Podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Take a moment. Visit https://BetterHelp.comcom/CALM today to get 10% off your first month.Visit https://drinkAG1.com/calm for a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase.AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee so if you don’t love it, just send it back for a refund, minus shipping! Head to https://airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code CALM and you’ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers!Today my listeners receive 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier! Just go to https://AquaTru.com and enter code “CALM “ at checkout.Go to https://HelloFresh.com/calmapps for FREE appetizers for life! One appetizer item per box while subscription is active. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 16, 202427 min

Ep 55Why You Want Your Kids to Say, “No.”

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Why You Want Your Kids to Say, “No.”A kid says, “No, I don’t want to hug grandma or say hi to my Mom’s friend or do this assignment.” The compliant child is labeled the “good” girl or boy. The child who is honest, speaks up, and has the courage to say no is often labeled as difficult and defiant. Kirk shows you why it’s critical that you teach your kids how to say, “No” respectfully. Learn more at CelebrateCalm.com.Our Summer Sale continues this week. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowest prices of the year.The Calm Parenting Podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Take a moment. Visit https://BetterHelp.comcom/CALM today to get 10% off your first month.Visit https://drinkAG1.com/calm for a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase.Head to https://acorns.com/calm or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today!AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee so if you don’t love it, just send it back for a refund, minus shipping! Head to https://airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code CALM and you’ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers!Today my listeners receive 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier! Just go to https://AquaTru.com and enter code “CALM “ at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 12, 202429 min

Ep 26Outright Defiance/Refusal: My Best Podcast of 2024

Outright Defiance/Refusal: My Best Podcast of 2024Do you have a child who ever acts outright defiant or refuses to do what you ask? Who then has attitude? How do you handle this without being authoritarian (fear, escalating) or being too sweet (getting walked all over and creating an entitled child)? Kirk shows you how to teach your child while staying connected through defiance, anger, and hostile words. This may be the best and most foundational podcast of 2024. Take the extra time and listen.Our Summer Sale continues this week. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowest prices of the year.The Calm Parenting Podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Take a moment. Visit https://BetterHelp.comcom/CALM today to get 10% off your first month.Visit https://drinkAG1.com/calm for a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase.AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee so if you don’t love it, just send it back for a refund, minus shipping! Head to https://airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code CALM and you’ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers!Today my listeners receive 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier! Just go to https://AquaTru.com and enter code “CALM “ at checkout.Go to https://CrunchLabs.com/calm to sign your kids up for Camp CrunchLabs today! Use https://CrunchLabs.com/calm to get 2 boxes FREE, which is a $60 value. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 9, 202439 min

Ep 24Feeling Powerless with Video Games? 2 Ways to Take Back Control

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Feeling Powerless with Video Games? 2 Ways to Take Back ControlYou don’t have to give in or operate from fear. Kirk shares some fascinating insight into your kids’ brains (it will surprise you) that you must understand first. Then he shares very specific strategies to motivate your kids, build their confidence, and take back control of screens. See the special discount Kirk negotiated with Kinjo below.Go to https://kinjo.com/ and use CALM15 to get 15% Off Kinjo Plus. Or just use this special web page: https://kinjo.com/calm-parenting/Our Summer Sale Begins NOW. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowest prices of the year.The Calm Parenting Podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Take a moment. Visit https://BetterHelp.comcom/CALM today to get 10% off your first month.Visit https://drinkAG1.com/calm for a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase.Head to https://acorns.com/calm or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today!AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee so if you don’t love it, just send it back for a refund, minus shipping! Head to https://airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code CALM and you’ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers!Today my listeners receive 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier! Just go to https://AquaTru.com and enter code “CALM “ at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 5, 202430 min

Ep 254 Ways to Stop Power Struggles & Control Yourself

4 Ways to Stop Power Struggles & Control YourselfEverything you have tried with the strong-willed child has backfired. Want to finally stop the power struggles and get control of yourself? Let's spend this summer working on these four specific ways to change yourself and your family very quickly.Our Summer Sale Begins NOW. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowest prices of the year.The Calm Parenting Podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Take a moment. Visit https://BetterHelp.comcom/CALM today to get 10% off your first month.Visit https://drinkAG1.com/calm for a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase.Head to https://acorns.com/calm or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today!AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee so if you don’t love it, just send it back for a refund, minus shipping! Head to https://airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code CALM and you’ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers!Today my listeners receive 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier! Just go to https://AquaTru.com and enter code “CALM “ at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 2, 202429 min

Ep 55Tough Teens & Tweens 101: Motivation, Screens, School Refusal, Defiance and More

Tough Teens & Tweens 101: Motivation, Screens, School Refusal, Defiance and MoreDo you have an unmotivated teen or tween who battles you over homework and screens? Who refuses to go to school, struggles with confidence, has shut down or become defiant? In this hard-hitting episode, Kirk gives you strategies to rebuild your teen's confidence and relationship; spark internal motivation and get off screens; overcome anxiety, homework struggles, ADHD, and apathy.This is the FINAL week of our Mother's Day Sale. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/mothers-day/ to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowest prices of the year.The Calm Parenting Podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Take a moment. Visit https://BetterHelp.comcom/CALM today to get 10% off your first month.Visit https://drinkAG1.com/calm for a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase.Head to https://acorns.com/calm or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today!AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee so if you don’t love it, just send it back for a refund, minus shipping! Head to https://airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code CALM and you’ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers!Today my listeners receive 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier! Just go to https://AquaTru.com and enter code “CALM “ at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 29, 202415 min

Ep 245 Ways to Stop Anxiety-Driven Battles & Meltdowns

5 Ways to Stop Anxiety-Driven Battles & MeltdownsYour child refuses to go to a new place or school. Threats and bribes don't work. A meltdown and harsh words ensue. Do you have a child who resists new experiences? A toddler or teen who doesn't want to go to school? Kirk shows you how to de-escalate anxiety-driven meltdowns and give your kids tools to overcome it. Very practical for kids of all ages.The Calm Parenting Podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Take a moment. Visit https://BetterHelp.comcom/CALM today to get 10% off your first month.Visit https://drinkAG1.com/calm for a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase.Head to https://acorns.com/calm or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today!AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee so if you don’t love it, just send it back for a refund, minus shipping! Head to https://airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code CALM and you’ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers!Today my listeners receive 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier! Just go to https://AquaTru.com and enter code “CALM “ at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 26, 202429 min

Ep 23Are You Letting Kids “Get Away” With Things?

Are You Letting Kids “Get Away” With Things?You are going to get judged by other parents, family and friends who whisper that you are letting your SWC get away with things. You will second-guess yourself. People will say, “You just need to discipline that child more.” And you’ll think in your heart, “Hey, thanks, I never thought before to try being firm and consistent and following through on my consequences. Thanks!” Of course you have done all the RIGHT things and yet it still doesn’t work with this child. In this important episode, Kirk gives you insight into your child’s brain and heart—and your own triggers—that could just change your relationships and home. This is the final week of our Mother's Day Sale. Visit https://drinkAG1.com/calm for a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase.Head to https://acorns.com/calm or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today!AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee so if you don’t love it, just send it back for a refund, minus shipping! Head to https://airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code CALM and you’ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers!Today my listeners receive 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier! Just go to https://AquaTru.com and enter code “CALM “ at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 19, 202424 min

Ep 2210 Ways to Stop Power Struggles With Toddlers, Teens & In Between

10 Ways to Stop Power Struggles With Toddlers, Teens & In BetweenA Mom on Instagram asked me to share tips for her kids from ages 3 to 16. There are some very odd, but effective, strategies here to stop the power struggles, get your kids to listen, and connect with strong-willed kids. You will also learn how to save money and needless fights over things that aren't important. Plus we've extended our Mother's Day Sale at CelebrateCalm.com.We have extended our Mother's Day Sale. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/mothers-day/ to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowest prices of the year.Visit https://www.oneskin.co and use code KIRK to get 15% off.Visit https://drinkAG1.com/calm for a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase.Head to https://acorns.com/calm or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today!AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee so if you don’t love it, just send it back for a refund, minus shipping! Head to https://airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code CALM and you’ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers!Today my listeners receive 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier! Just go to https://AquaTru.com and enter code “CALM “ at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 14, 202439 min

Ep 215-Minute Mother's Day Message

5-Minute Mother's Day Message Moms, here you are holding your family together—all alone at times, sometimes feeling numb, working through your own childhood hurts while trying to heal everyone around you. Many Moms never feel like what they've done is good enough. But I want you to know I am proud of you. And you are a great Mom. Take advantage of our Mother's Day Sale. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/mothers-day/ to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowest prices of the year.Visit https://www.oneskin.co and use code KIRK to get 15% off.Visit https://drinkAG1.com/calm for a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase.Head to https://acorns.com/calm or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today!AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee so if you don’t love it, just send it back for a refund, minus shipping! Head to https://airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code CALM and you’ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 11, 20244 min

Ep 20Moms Coddle Husbands (Not Kids)

Moms Coddle Husbands (Not Kids)Moms get accused of coddling their children. But the truth is they coddle husbands because we can't control our own emotions. So Moms have to manage their child's behavior, pick up toys, and create a perfect environment so their husband doesn't get upset. This creates resentment and exhaustion. Kirk gives Dads 3 specific action steps to take this week to change this dynamic. Forward this to your husband. Take advantage of our Mother's Day Sale. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/mothers-day/ to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowest prices of the year.Visit https://www.oneskin.co and use code KIRK to get 15% off.Visit https://drinkAG1.com/calm for a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase.Head to https://acorns.com/calm or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today!AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee so if you don’t love it, just send it back for a refund, minus shipping! Head to https://airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code CALM and you’ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 8, 202413 min

Ep 19How to De-Escalate A Nuclear Meltdown & Stop The Shame Cycle

How to De-Escalate A Nuclear Meltdown & Stop The Shame CyclePlans go awry, your child gets disappointed or doesn’t get his way. He begins getting upset. Rational talk doesn’t work. Nothing does. Now he’s in full meltdown mode and doesn’t hold back. How do you stop this cycle of shame and escalation? Kirk gives a very practical and creative strategy to use. This is incredibly important.Our Mother's Day Sale Begins NOW! Visit https://celebratecalm.com/mothers-day/ to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowest prices of the year.Questions? Need help? Email [email protected] and Casey will help you personally. Visit https://www.oneskin.co and use code KIRK to get 15% off.Visit https://drinkAG1.com/calm for a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase.Head to https://acorns.com/calm or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today!AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee so if you don’t love it, just send it back for a refund, minus shipping! Head to https://airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code CALM and you’ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 5, 202423 min

Ep 70Disagree About Discipline? Want to Get Control of Screens?

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Disagree About Discipline? Want to Get Control of Screens? Do you struggle with excess screen use in your home? Unless you're Amish, you probably do! Do you struggle to get on the same page as your spouse? Kirk gives you practical scripts and interesting ideas to get control of screens, lead upset kids to calm, and get on the same page as your spouse. Learn more at CelebrateCalm.com.Questions? Contact [email protected] and we'll be happy to help out personally! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 1, 202419 min

Ep 18Why Kids Argue, Fight Siblings, Refuse Homework (ADHD)

Why Kids Argue, Fight Siblings, Refuse Homework (ADHD)Do you have kids who argue like attorneys, pick on siblings, resist doing homework, procrastinate, and/or do things the hard way? Of course you do! Kirk gives you several scripts and practical action steps to stop the constant power struggles and fights!This is the final week of our Spring Sale: You get everything we have ever recorded delivered directly to an app on your iPhone, iPad, Android, or computer. Listen anywhere, anytime. You get 35 hours of practical strategies and concrete examples, along with multiple PDF workbooks. Make 2024 different. Click here to learn more and take advantage of our Spring Sale: https://celebratecalm.com/products/Questions? Email [email protected] and he'll be happy to help out personally.Get an exclusive 15% off your first OneSkin purchase using the code KIRK when you checkout at https://oneskin.co/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 28, 202424 min

Ep 17When Kids Say “No” Or Ask “Why?” Reflexively

When Kids Say “No” Or Ask “Why?” Reflexively So either your child is inherently a rebellious, defiant, difficult kid…or there is something else going on when you ask them to do something and they respond by saying, “No” or asking “Why?” Kirk explains why your kids ask why and how you can get your kids to be responsible without escalating situations.Our Spring Sale Ends This Week: You get everything we have ever recorded delivered directly to an app on your iPhone, iPad, Android, or computer. Listen anywhere, anytime. You get 35 hours of practical strategies and concrete examples, along with multiple PDF workbooks. Make 2024 different. Click here to learn more and take advantage of our Spring Sale: https://celebratecalm.com/products/Questions? Email [email protected] and he'll be happy to help out personally.Get an exclusive 15% off your first OneSkin purchase using the code KIRK when you checkout at https://oneskin.co/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 21, 202424 min

Ep 70How I Almost Ruined My Relationship With My Son

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How I Almost Ruined My Relationship With My SonOne of the big turning points for me was hearing my son say, “I feel like I can never please you. I feel like I constantly disappoint you.” You have an opportunity to avoid the same mistakes I made. Learn how to motivate kids in ways that build their confidence and competence.Get an exclusive 15% off your first OneSkin purchase using the code KIRK when you checkout at https://oneskin.co/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 17, 202429 min

Ep 15How to Avoid Poisoning Your Child’s Confidence

How to Avoid Poisoning Your Child’s ConfidenceWhat happens to a child who begins to internalize from a young age, “I’m a bad kid, I’m slow so I’m not smart, I’m always in trouble, my parents are never happy with me, there’s something wrong with me, or I’m not as smart as my siblings?” That will sabotage yourchild’s success and relationships for a lifetime. Kirk shows you how to cultivate your child’s confidence and guiding internal dialogue. We Are Extending Our Spring Sale into April: You get everything we have ever recorded delivered directly to an app on your iPhone, iPad, Android, or computer. Listen anywhere, anytime. You get 35 hours of practical strategies and concrete examples, along with multiple PDF workbooks. Make 2024 different. Click here to learn more and take advantage of our Spring Sale: https://celebratecalm.com/products/Questions? Email [email protected] and he'll be happy to help out personally.Get an exclusive 15% off your first OneSkin purchase using the code KIRK when you checkout at https://oneskin.co/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 14, 202424 min

Ep 3Why Do Your Neuro-Divergent Kids Do These Things?

Why Do Your Neuro-Divergent Kids Do These Things?Do you have a child who is disorganized, forgetful and seems to have selective hearing? Does your child struggle with writing and get frustrated trying to get thoughts from head to paper? What about a bossy child who likes to control people and situations (or maybe that’s your spouse?!)? How about a child who melts down over little things? Kirk shares practical ideas to help your kids with these challenges and more.We Are Extending Our Spring Sale into April: You get everything we have ever recorded delivered directly to an app on your iPhone, iPad, Android, or computer. Listen anywhere, anytime. You get 35 hours of practical strategies and concrete examples, along with multiple PDF workbooks. Make 2024 different. Click here to learn more and take advantage of our Spring Sale: https://celebratecalm.com/products/Questions? Email [email protected] and he'll be happy to help out personally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 10, 202431 min

Ep 14The Quickest Way to Change Your Child’s Behavior

The Quickest Way to Change Your Child’s BehaviorDo you have a child who doesn’t want to listen, blames others, doesn’t clean up his or her room, is unmotivated, talks back like an attorney, refuses to sleep or eat or do homework, touches the hot stove rather than doing what you ask? Of course you do! Kirk shows you the most powerful way to change your child’s behavior, and do it quickly. Learn more at CelebrateCalm.com. We Are Extending Our Spring Sale into April: You get everything we have ever recorded delivered directly to an app on your iPhone, iPad, Android, or computer. Listen anywhere, anytime. You get 35 hours of practical strategies and concrete examples, along with multiple PDF workbooks. Make 2024 different. Click here to learn more and take advantage of our Spring Sale: https://celebratecalm.com/products/Questions? Email [email protected] and he'll be happy to help out personally.Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3 & K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase exclusively at https://drinkAG1.com/calm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 7, 202419 min

Ep 13Defiant, Moody Child Won’t Stop & Blames You: 5 Ways to Stop This

Defiant, Moody Child Won’t Stop & Blames You: 5 Ways to Stop ThisYou have a child who gets moody and disrespectful. You tell her that attitude is not tolerated in your home. She keeps coming at you. You try staying calm, but eventually everyone ends up yelling and you impose consequences. She then blames you for her attitude. How can you stop this vicious cycle? Kirk gives you specific action steps and a script. Learn more at CelebrateCalm.com.This is the final week of our Spring Sale: You get everything we have ever recorded delivered directly to an app on your iPhone, iPad, Android, or computer. Listen anywhere, anytime. You get 35 hours of practical strategies and concrete examples, along with multiple PDF workbooks. Make 2024 different. Click here to learn more and take advantage of our Spring Sale: https://celebratecalm.com/products/Questions? Email [email protected] and he'll be happy to help out personally.Visit wholelifepet.com/podcast and use promo code CALM to get 25% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 31, 202421 min

Ep 12Child Not Living Up To Your Expectations? Use This Script.

Child Not Living Up To Your Expectations? Use This Script.Do you have a child who procrastinates, doesn’t listen, is impulsive and disorganized? You’ll likely struggle with this thought: how in the world is this strong-willed child going to be successful? Your anxiety over your child’s future will cause your child to fight you, ignore you, or shut down. Kirk gives you an actual script that will motivate your child and build his or her confidence. Learn more at CelebrateCalm.com. This is the final week of our Spring Sale: You get everything we have ever recorded delivered directly to an app on your iPhone, iPad, Android, or computer. Listen anywhere, anytime. You get 35 hours of practical strategies and concrete examples, along with multiple PDF workbooks. Make 2024 different. Click here to learn more and take advantage of our Spring Sale: https://celebratecalm.com/products/Questions? Email [email protected] and he'll be happy to help out personally.Visit wholelifepet.com/podcast and use promo code CALM to get 25% off your first order.Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3 & K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase exclusively at https://drinkAG1.com/calm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 24, 202424 min

Ep 69A Special Message For Kids Who Feel Different (Dedicated to Poppy!)

A Special Message For Kids Who Feel Different (Dedicated to Poppy!)I recorded this short message for kids who feel different, don't always feel like they fit in the kid world, and struggle in school even though they are smart. I challenge kids to stop fighting people and their parents. Instead, fight the obstacles that get in the way of you achieving your dreams. Instead, show your parents that you can control yourself, so they won't have to control you. Let your kids listen and let us know how we can help at CelebrateCalm.com. Our Spring Sale Continues This Week: You get everything we have ever recorded delivered directly to an app on your iPhone, iPad, Android, or computer. Listen anywhere, anytime. You get 35 hours of practical strategies and concrete examples, along with multiple PDF workbooks. Make 2024 different. Click here to learn more and take advantage of our Spring Sale: https://celebratecalm.com/products/Questions? Email [email protected] and he'll be happy to help out personally.Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3 & K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase exclusively at https://drinkAG1.com/calm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 20, 20249 min

Ep 11Get Your Kids to Listen Without Being Mean or Asking 12 Times

Get Your Kids to Listen Without Being Mean or Asking 12 TimesDo you ever feel like you have to ask your child 12 times just to do something simple like put their shoes on and get in the car? And then you rightfully get frustrated, adopt a demanding tone, trigger more resistance, and then end up yelling? Of course you’ve experienced this! Listen to learn three strategies to get your kids to listen without being mean or asking 12 times!Our Spring Sale Continues This Week: You get everything we have ever recorded delivered directly to an app on your iPhone, iPad, Android, or computer. Listen anywhere, anytime. You get 35 hours of practical strategies and concrete examples, along with multiple PDF workbooks. Make 2024 different. Click here to learn more and take advantage of our Spring Sale: https://celebratecalm.com/products/Questions? Email [email protected] and he'll be happy to help out personally.Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3 & K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase exclusively at https://drinkAG1.com/calm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 17, 202413 min

Ep 68Considering UN-Schooling? A Practical Framework

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Considering UN-Schooling? A Practical FrameworkThis is an opportunity to customize your child's education around his or her natural gifts, passions, curiosity, and learning style. But there is no single path because each child is different. You will ALWAYS feel like you're not doing enough. You will get judged and second-guess yourself. In this bonus podcast, Kirk provides a helpful framework for your un-schooling adventure. (If you want to talk to Kirk about this personally, email [email protected] with the word Unschooling in the subject line). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 13, 202416 min

Ep 10You Did What?! Disobeying & Lying About It

You Did What?! Disobeying & Lying About ItYour child trades another kid at school for something you don’t approve of. Then hides it and lies about it. This is a great story and a perfect example for what NOT to do and more importantly, what TO do. Kirk shows you 10 concrete action steps to turn this into a huge teaching opportunity.Our Spring Sale Continues This Week: You get everything we have ever recorded delivered directly to an app on your iPhone, iPad, Android, or computer. Listen anywhere, anytime. You get 35 hours of practical strategies and concrete examples, along with multiple PDF workbooks. Make 2024 different. Click here to learn more and take advantage of our Spring Sale: https://celebratecalm.com/products/Questions? Email [email protected] and he'll be happy to help out!Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3 & K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase exclusively at https://drinkAG1.com/calm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 10, 202416 min

Ep 9Why Kids Choose Consequences Over Simply Doing What You Ask

Why Kids Choose Consequences Over Simply Doing What You AskYou give a strong-willed child a simple instruction. If they would simply do what you asked, they’d be done in 7 minutes. But they would rather argue for 7 hours, days or weeks and lose everything they own. It’s infuriating and frustrating! Kirk shows you WHY your kids do this and HOW you can change this. Learn more at CelebrateCalm.com. Our Spring Sale Begins NOW! You get everything we have ever recorded delivered directly to an app on your iPhone, iPad, Android, or computer. Listen anywhere, anytime. You get 35 hours of practical strategies and concrete examples, along with multiple PDF Workbooks. Make 2024 different. Click here to learn more and take advantage of our Spring Sale: https://celebratecalm.com/products/Questions? Email [email protected] and he'll be happy to help out!Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3 & K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase exclusively at https://drinkAG1.com/calm.Visit https://wholelifepet.com/ and use promo code CALM to get 25% off your first order with free shippingover $50. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 3, 202424 min

Ep 8When Kids Want To Do Things Their Own Way!

When Kids Want To Do Things Their Own Way!Chloe wants to tie her own karate belt in the morning before practice. But she doesn’t really know how to do it. And if you try to help her, you will feel the venom. But if you don’t help her, you’ll be late or she’ll get even more frustrated. So what do you do when you have a strong-willed child who wants to do things their own way? Kirk gives you a specific script and action plan to use with kids like ours.Our Winter Sale Continues This Week: You get everything we have ever recorded delivered directly to an app on your iPhone, iPad, Android, or computer. Listen anywhere, anytime. You get 35 hours of practical strategies and concrete examples, along with multiple PDF Workbooks. Make 2024 different. Click here to learn more and take advantage of our Winter Sale: https://celebratecalm.com/products/Questions? Email [email protected] and he'll be happy to help out! Visit https://wholelifepet.com/ and use promo code CALM to get 25% off your first order with free shippingover $50.Go to https://www.HelloFresh.com/calmfree and use code calmfree for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 25, 202419 min

Ep 68A Personal, Self-Serving, 5-Minute Podcast!

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A Personal, Self-Serving, 5-Minute Podcast!This is personal and self-serving so if you don’t want to listen to all 5:39 of it, here’s the gist. You don’t owe me anything and I don’t need you to support me. I do want you to know that in order for me to get paid by the brands who advertise on the podcast, you have to actually listen to the ads. They know if you skip them or not! You can play through the ads at 1.5 speed and that works. You just have to let the ad play through for it to count. So if you feel so inclined, listen to the ads. I do appreciate that. For those who are interested, I explain how the ads work in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 21, 20245 min

Ep 7Angry, Aggressive Child Who Swears, Lies, Lashes Out

Angry, Aggressive Child Who Swears, Lies, Lashes OutDo you have a child who lies, swears, who lashes out at others and even at himself? Are you a Mom caught in the middle between father and child? Kirk gives you a game plan and scripts to make lasting changes.Our Winter Sale Continues This Week: You get everything we have ever recorded delivered directly to an app on your iPhone, iPad, Android, or computer. Listen anywhere, anytime. You get 35 hours of practical strategies and concrete examples, along with multiple PDF Workbooks. Make 2024 different. Click here to learn more and take advantage of our Winter Sale: https://celebratecalm.com/products/Visit https://wholelifepet.com/ and use promo code CALM to get 25% off your first order with free shippingover $50.Go to https://www.HelloFresh.com/calmfree and use code calmfree for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 18, 202427 min

Ep 57Confronting Your Parents & In-Laws

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Confronting Your Parents & In-LawsDo you have parents who criticize how you raise your own kids? Even correct you in front of your kids? Does this create division between you and your spouse? This is really hard. Kirk gives you scripts and ideas to use with reluctant, overbearing grandparents. Learn more at CelebrateCalm.com.Our Winter Sale Continues This Week: You get everything we have ever recorded delivered directly to an app on your iPhone, iPad, Android, or computer. Listen anywhere, anytime. You get 35 hours of practical strategies and concrete examples, along with multiple PDF Workbooks. Make 2024 different. Click here to learn more and take advantage of our Winter Sale: https://celebratecalm.com/products/Visit https://wholelifepet.com/ and use promo code CALM to get 25% off your first order with free shippingover $50.Go to https://www.HelloFresh.com/calmfree and use code calmfree for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active.Get your kids something they will actually LOVE, use, and look forward to getting all throughout the coming year. Build your child’s confidence NOW! Visit https://crunchlabs.com/CALM and get your kids CrunchLabs today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 13, 202414 min

Ep 6You Are NOT Responsible For Your Child’s Happiness, Mood or Gratitude

You Are NOT Responsible For Your Child’s Happiness, Mood or GratitudeThis is hard. Some of you were emotionally abandoned as a child. Some were dismissed and ignored. Some of you are empaths and feel emotions deeply. So how can you stay connected with your child while you teach them how to handle the inevitable disappointment, frustration, and boredom of life? Kirk shows you how in this important podcast.Our Winter Sale Continues This Week: You get everything we have ever recorded delivered directly to an app on your iPhone, iPad, Android, or computer. Listen anywhere, anytime. You get 35 hours of practical strategies and concrete examples, along with multiple PDF Workbooks. Make 2024 different. Click here to learn more and take advantage of our Winter Sale: https://celebratecalm.com/products/Visit https://wholelifepet.com/ and use promo code CALM to get 25% off your first order with free shippingover $50.Go to https://www.HelloFresh.com/calmfree and use code calmfree for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active.Get your kids something they will actually LOVE, use, and look forward to getting all throughout the coming year. Build your child’s confidence NOW! Visit https://crunchlabs.com/CALM and get your kids CrunchLabs today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 11, 202443 min

Ep 5Kids Are NOT Supposed To Be Immediately Obedient

Kids Are NOT Supposed To Be Immediately ObedientHow many of you have been told kids are supposed to be immediately obedient? Maybe you were raised with that awful little saying, “Obey right away, all the way, with a happy heart.” And now you have a strong-willed child who I can guarantee will NEVER listen the first time. You will judged and question yourself, as if you are doing something wrong. I want to show you a different and better way to raise a curious, loving, and responsible child. Our Winter Sale Begins NOW: You get everything we have ever recorded delivered directly to an app on your iPhone, iPad, Android, or computer. Listen anywhere, anytime. You get 35 hours of practical strategies and concrete examples, along with multiple PDF Workbooks. Make 2024different. Click here to learn more and take advantage of our Winter Sale: https://celebratecalm.com/products/Visit https://wholelifepet.com/ and use promo code CALM to get 25% off your first order with free shippingover $50.Go to https://www.HelloFresh.com/calmfree and use code calmfree for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active.Get your kids something they will actually LOVE, use, and look forward to getting all throughout the coming year. Build your child’s confidence NOW! Visit https://crunchlabs.com/CALM and get your kids CrunchLabs today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 4, 202434 min

Ep 4When Childhood Trauma Affects Parenting: 3 Ideas to Help You

When Childhood Trauma Affects Parenting: 3 Ideas to Help YouParenting a strong-willed child is hard enough. But when you’ve had a traumatic or difficult childhood, those patterns you learned instinctively as a child to protect yourself have a way of rearing their ugly head as an adult. So let’s unwind some of this and begin reconstructing a healthy you.Our Winter Sale Begins NOW: You get everything we have ever recorded delivered directly to an app on your iPhone, iPad, Android, or computer. Listen anywhere, anytime. You get 35 hours of practical strategies and concrete examples, along with multiple PDF workbooks. Make 2024 different. Click here to learn more and take advantage of our Winter Sale: https://celebratecalm.com/products/Go to https://www.HelloFresh.com/calmfree and use code calmfree for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active.Get your kids something they will actually LOVE, use, and look forward to getting all throughout the coming year. Build your child’s confidence NOW! Visit https://crunchlabs.com/CALM and get your kids CrunchLabs today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 28, 202425 min

Ep 705 Ways To Be A Better Parent, Leader & Manager

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5 Ways To Be A Better Parent, Leader & ManagerWhether it's a teammate at work or a child at home, helping others to improve can be frustrating, especially when they don’t respond to consequences...and push your buttons. I joined Ken Trupke on The Clarity Advisors Show to share practical tips to help you be a better parent...and a better leader wherever you work.Go to https://www.HelloFresh.com/calmfree and use code calmfree for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active.Get your kids something they will actually LOVE, use, and look forward to getting all throughout the coming year. Build your child’s confidence NOW! Visit https://crunchlabs.com/CALM and get your kids CrunchLabs today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 24, 202441 min

Ep 683 Specific Ways to Help Kids In School

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3 Specific Ways to Help Kids In SchoolKirk begins this podcast with a fantastic way to change a child’s behavior in class without crushing his spirit, then gives you a template with three specific ways to collaborate with your child’s teacher to create successes and build confidence. And now Kirk can conduct virtual teacher in-service training for your school's teachers. Learn more at https://celebratecalm.com/book-events/ or email [email protected]. Go to https://www.HelloFresh.com/calmfree and use code calmfree for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 16, 202419 min

Ep 2From Authoritarian to Connected Parenting (Without Being Too Sweet)

From Authoritarian to Connected Parenting (Without Being Too Sweet)Many of you grew up with an authoritarian parent who used fear to change your outward behavior while ruining your relationship. We don’t want that. So how can you create connection, build a trusting relationship, and teach your kids to control themselves…without being too harsh OR too sweet and getting walked all over?This is the final week of our New Year's Sale. You get everything we have ever recorded delivered directly to an app on your iPhone, iPad, Android, or computer. Listen anywhere, anytime. You get 35 hours of practical strategies and concrete examples, along with multiple PDF workbooks. Make 2024 different. Click here to learn more and take advantage of our New Year's Sale: https://celebratecalm.com/calm-2024Go to https://www.HelloFresh.com/calmfree and use code calmfree for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 14, 202438 min

Ep 703 Tough Talks With Husbands & Dads

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3 Tough Talks With Husbands & DadsWhat is the role of the step-parent with someone else's biological children? What do you tell your daughter when she is being mistreated by her father? How do you talk to your husband about his propensity to escalate situations in the home when he is usually not receptive? Kirk gives scripts to use in this bonus podcast.Our New Year's Sale Continues This Week. You get everything we have ever recorded delivered directly to an app on your iPhone, iPad, Android, or computer. Listen anywhere, anytime. You get 35 hours of practical strategies and concrete examples, along with multiple PDF workbooks. Make 2024 different. Click here to learn more and take advantage of our New Year's Sale: https://celebratecalm.com/calm-2024Go to https://www.HelloFresh.com/calmfree and use code calmfree for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active.A Revolutionary Baby Monitor is Born. Visit https://www.masimostork.com/ to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 10, 202434 min

Ep 1Stop Whining, Complaining & Tantrums NOW!

Stop Whining, Complaining & Tantrums NOW!Do you have a child who whines, complains and throws tantrums? Of course you do! Because you’re a parent. I know it’s irritating and exhausting, but I have some great strategies to stop these tantrums. Let’s break these patterns as we start the New Year.Our New Year's Sale Continues This Week. You get everything we have ever recorded delivered directly to an app on your iPhone, iPad, Android, or computer. Listen anywhere, anytime. You get 35 hours of practical strategies and concrete examples, along with multiple PDF workbooks. Make 2024 different. Click here to learn more and take advantage of our New Year's Sale: https://celebratecalm.com/calm-2024Go to https://www.HelloFresh.com/calmfree and use code calmfree for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active.A Revolutionary Baby Monitor is Born. Visit https://www.masimostork.com/ to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 7, 202424 min

Ep 70Stop Anxiety, Perfectionism & Controlling People’s Emotions

Stop Anxiety, Perfectionism & Controlling People’s EmotionsHave you noticed that your anxiety as a parent actually backfires and causes the exact opposite response you want from your kids? When you try to rush them, they move more slowly! When you push, they resist even more. When you lecture to motivate them, they shut down. So how can you break this cycle of frustration, stop trying to make everyone happy, and let go of perfectionism? Kirk shows you how.Our New Year's Sale Begins NOW: You get everything we have ever recorded delivered directly to an app on your iPhone, iPad, Android, or computer. Listen anywhere, anytime. You get 35 hours of practical strategies and concrete examples, along with multiple PDF workbooks. Make 2024 different. Click here to learn more and take advantage of our New Year's Sale: https://celebratecalm.com/calm-2024Go to https://www.HelloFresh.com/calmfree and use code calmfree for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active.Get your kids something they will actually LOVE, use, and look forward to getting all throughout the coming year. Build your child’s confidence NOW! Visit https://crunchlabs.com/CALM and get your kids CrunchLabs today!A Revolutionary Baby Monitor is Born. Visit https://www.masimostork.com/ to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 30, 202323 min