Calm Parenting Podcast

Q&A: Sibling Fights, Unhappy Kids, Parents with Control Issues, Kids Throwing ThingsOn Facebook today, I asked parents what they were struggling with most and promised I’d record a special podcast to address their answers. We cover a lot of ground in a short podcast so please listen and share with others. Our Christmas Clearance Sale Ends This Weekend! Take advantage of the Lowest Prices of the Year at https://celebratecalm.com/christmas-clearanceGo 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.

When Plans Change: Kids Who Lose It When DisappointedDo you have a child who loses it when plans change, when they face disappointment, during transitions? Most strong-willed and neurodivergent kids struggle with this. So in this special holiday episode when your schedule is going to be messed up, Kirk gives you practical tools to help kids when plans change. Our Christmas Clearance Sale ends Monday at Midnight! Take advantage of the Lowest Prices of the Year at https://celebratecalm.com/christmas-clearanceGo 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.

When Your Child Provokes You: 3 Ways to Stop ReactingYour child is an expert at pushing your buttons. And it’s even worse when you are tired, irritated and anxious. THAT creates even more power struggles. So how can you stop these power struggles with your kids AND not feel so stressed and irritated? Kirk gives you three strategies from our flagship 30 Days to Calm Program to begin implementing today.Our Christmas Clearance Sale Ends This Weekend Take advantage of the Lowest Prices of the Year at https://celebratecalm.com/christmas-clearanceGo 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.

Q&A: Fear of Failure, Calming A Chaotic Home, Child Doesn’t Want to Participate?Do you have a child with a fear of failure, who gets upset when he strikes out, lets in a goal, and embarrasses you? What about a child who doesn’t want to participate in a school or church drama? An adult with post work restraint collapse? Want a plan for when your home erupts into chaos? How about a cool Christmas idea for a kid who likes to tinker with things that costs under $5? Kirk addresses all of these questions in this special Q&A.Our Christmas Clearance Sale continues this week! Take advantage of the Lowest Prices of the Year at https://celebratecalm.com/christmas-clearanceQuestions? Need help deciding on the best tools for your family? Email [email protected] and Casey will help you personally!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 $15 off the perfect Christmas gift, a Skylight Digital Picture Frame, at https://www.skylightframe.com/CALMGet 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.

Grumpy Kid? How to Change This (& Yourself)Do you have a child who can be grumpy, who verbalizes everything that’s wrong, who often controls the emotional tide of your home, whose mood does determine your mood? What if your child wakes up first thing just miserable and makes everyone else miserable? This is a really powerful podcast with lots of insight into strong-willed kids…and parents! Our Christmas Clearance Sale Begins NOW! Take advantage of the Lowest Prices of the Year at https://celebratecalm.com/christmas-clearanceQuestions? Need help deciding on the best tools for your family? Email [email protected] and Casey will help you personally!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 $15 off the perfect Christmas gift, a Skylight Digital Picture Frame, at https://www.skylightframe.com/CALMGet 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.

5 Ways to Get Your Kids to Clean Up Messes (Part II)How can you get your kids to be more responsible for themselves? How can you get them to clean up their messes? How can you do this without ruining your relationship or constantly resorting to consequences? Kirk shares five different ways to get your kids to be responsible for themselves. You can apply this to different areas of their lives. Learn more at CelebrateCalm.com.Our Christmas Clearance Sale continues this week! Take advantage of the Lowest Prices of the Year at https://celebratecalm.com/christmas-clearanceQuestions? Need help deciding on the best tools for your family? Email [email protected] and Casey will help you personally!Get $15 off the perfect Christmas gift, a Skylight Digital Picture Frame, at https://www.skylightframe.com/CALMGet 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.

Overcoming Triggers That Set You Off: Messes Everywhere Part IWe talked all last month about kids with big emotions. But what about parents with big emotions? So I asked Facebook friends, “What sets YOU off?” Even if messes aren’t a trigger for you, apply these action steps so your triggers don’t cause you to yell and lose it. Learn how to be free from your triggers! Learn more at CelebrateCalm.com.Our Christmas Clearance Sale Begins NOW! Take advantage of the Lowest Prices of the Year at https://celebratecalm.com/christmas-clearanceQuestions? Need help deciding on the best tools for your family? Email [email protected] and Casey will help you personally!Get $15 off the perfect Christmas gift, a Skylight Digital Picture Frame, at https://www.skylightframe.com/CALMGet 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.

This may be one of the most important podcasts I have ever recorded. We cover sibling issues, tension between parent and child, building confidence, and answers this question: "How can we REALLY change our home life?"We are extending our Black Friday Sale for ONE more week. Take advantage of the Lowest Prices of the Year at https://celebratecalm.com/black-friday/Questions? Need help deciding on the best tools for your family? Email [email protected] and Casey will help you personally!Get $15 off the perfect Christmas gift, a Skylight Digital Picture Frame, at https://www.skylightframe.com/CALMGet 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.

Thanksgiving: 8 Ways to Handle Big Emotions (And Judgmental Family!) For many parents of strong-willed children, holidays mean getting judged by family members who don’t understand your child and getting pressured to be tougher with your discipline. I was embarrassed by my son’s behavior around family so I’d angrily correct him while my wife was caught in the middle once again. It can be a lonely place. So I am going to give you 8 practical strategies so you’re prepared to not only survive, but enjoy this Thanksgiving. Take advantage of our Black Friday Sale at CelebrateCalm.com.Early Access to our Black Friday Sale Begins NOW! Take advantage of the Lowest Prices of the Year at https://celebratecalm.com/black-friday/Questions? Need help deciding on the best tools for your family? Email [email protected] and Casey will help you personally!A Revolutionary Baby Monitor is Born. Visit www.MasimoStork.com to learn more.Get $15 off the perfect Christmas gift, a Skylight Digital Picture Frame, at https://www.skylightframe.com/CALMGet 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 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.

Parents with Big Emotions: 5 Responses When Kids Push Your Buttons.We’ve been talking about how to help kids with big emotions. But what about when WE as parents have big emotions, react, and yell? Especially when kids push your buttons? Kirk shows you how to stop reacting and take back control of these situations. Get practical tools with our BIG SALE right now at https://celebratecalm.com.Kirk is available for Phone Consultations. Click here to learn more.This episode of the Calm Parenting Podcast is brought to you by Hello Fresh. Go to https://www.hellofresh.com and use code 50calm for 50% off plus FREE shipping.A Revolutionary Baby Monitor is Born. Visit www.MasimoStork.com to learn more.Get $15 off the perfect Christmas gift, a Skylight Digital Picture Frame, at https://www.skylightframe.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.

BIG DEFIANCE FROM A BROKEN RELATIONSHIP & CHILDConfession: I didn’t like Casey when he was young. I nearly destroyed our relationship and my son. So how can you recover from this when you and your strong-willed child are opposites…or worse yet, just alike? This is a powerful, hard-hitting podcast. Want to repair your relationship with your child (and spouse)? Get practical tools with our BIG SALE right now at https://celebratecalm.com.Kirk is available for Phone Consultations. Click here to learn more.This episode of the Calm Parenting Podcast is brought to you by Hello Fresh. Go to https://www.hellofresh.com and use code 50calm for 50% off plus FREE shipping.A Revolutionary Baby Monitor is Born. Visit 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.

Stop Defiance & Big Emotions From AnxietyDo you have a child who struggles with anxiety? Who resists going to new places or trying new activities? You know once you get your child there, he will enjoy it. But it almost always results in yelling, defiance, hurt feelings, and a big power struggle in which everyone loses. Kirk gives you two very practical, concrete strategies to help your child overcome anxiety and stop the power struggles. You’ll learn dozens of these strategies through our BIG SALE right now at https://celebratecalm.com.Kirk is available for Phone Consultations. Click here to learn more.This episode of the Calm Parenting Podcast is brought to you by Hello Fresh. Go to https://www.hellofresh.com and use code 50calm for 50% off plus FREE shipping.A Revolutionary Baby Monitor is Born. Visit 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.

MEN: How to Stop the Yelling & Power StrugglesFind yourself yelling at your kids? Or repeating your own Dad's angry parenting patterns, the very ones you swore you'd never use? You know you shouldn't yell, but how else can you win power struggles and get through to your defiant kid? In this week's interview, Kirk Martin, host of the Calm Parenting podcast, joined Jim Ramos for another power-packed, tactical episode to equip you to become the calm Dad you know your kids deserve.Kirk is available for Phone Consultations. Click here to learn more.This episode of the Calm Parenting Podcast is brought to you by Hello Fresh. Go to https://www.hellofresh.com and use code 50calm for 50% off plus FREE shipping.A Revolutionary Baby Monitor is Born. Visit 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.

Calming A Screaming Toddler or Venomous TeenYou have a child who lets out a bloodcurdling scream or won’t calm down no matter what you try. You have a teenager oozing with attitude, spewing venomous words and glaring at you in the kitchen. What are you going to do in this moment? In this bonus podcast episode during BIG EMOTIONS month, Kirk shares a simple, but effective way to calm both situations. You’ll learn dozens of these strategies through our BIG SALE right now at CelebrateCalm.com.Kirk is available for Phone Consultations. Click here to learn more.This episode of the Calm Parenting Podcast is brought to you by Hello Fresh. Go to https://www.hellofresh.com and use code 50calm for 50% off plus FREE shipping.A Revolutionary Baby Monitor is Born. Visit 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.

5 Strategies to Help Kids With Big EmotionsDo you have a child with BIG EMOTIONS? Of course you do. Do you or your spouse have big emotions? Yeah probably. So we are going to kick off BIG EMOTIONS month at Celebrate Calm with an entire series of podcasts designed to give you tools to calm your kids and your own big emotions. Take advantage of our BIG SALE at https://celebratecalm.com so you can finally get that breakthrough you’ve wanted.Kirk is available for Phone Consultations. Click here to learn more.This episode of the Calm Parenting Podcast is brought to you by Hello Fresh. Go to https://www.hellofresh.com and use code 50calm for 50% off plus FREE shipping. 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.

Help For Homeschoolers Part II: 10+ Tips For Your KidsIn Part II of this series, we discuss more than a dozen ways to jumpstart your strong-willed child’s brain to help them complete their work more quickly, with less frustration. Play this podcast for your kids so they can learn how THEIR brains work best. Please share with other homeschoolers and learn more at https://www.CelebrateCalm.com/homeschoolKirk is available for Phone Consultations. Click here to learn more.This episode of the Calm Parenting Podcast is brought to you by Hello Fresh. Go to https://www.hellofresh.com and use code 50calm for 50% off plus FREE shipping. 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.

Is Giving Consequences “Threatening” Your Child? Better Ways to DisciplineIn this episode, Kirk answers this question, shows you how to use consequences when necessary AND also shares effective alternatives to consequences. Discipline means to TEACH and good discipline will lead to a closer, more trusting relationship with your child so those are our end goals. Suggested program to listen to in the Calm Parenting Package: Discipline That Works When Consequences Don’t. Learn more at https://celebratecalm.com.Want to finally stop the power struggles AND enjoy your strong-willed child? Kirk shows you exactly how with 30+ hours of content delivered directly to your phone, iPad or laptop. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products to purchase the Get Everything Package.Kirk is available for Phone Consultations. Click here to learn more.This episode of the Calm Parenting Podcast is brought to you by Hello Fresh. Go to https://www.hellofresh.com and use code 50calm for 50% off plus FREE shipping. 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.

Help For Homeschoolers Part I: 10 Secrets to SurviveIf you are homeschooling a strong-willed child, you ARE going to experience constant pushback and resistance. How can you keep from being resentful and worn out while giving your kids tools to complete their schoolwork more quickly? Kirk provides almost 25 different tips in this two-part series that is a must-listen for homeschooling families. Please share with others and learn more at https://www.CelebrateCalm.com/homeschoolKirk is available for Phone Consultations. Click here to learn more.This episode of the Calm Parenting Podcast is brought to you by Hello Fresh. Go to https://www.hellofresh.com and use code 50calm for 50% off plus FREE shipping. 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.

Child Doesn’t Want Any Restrictions on Screen Time? 4 Script OptionsYour kids call you controlling and too strict. They don’t want any limits on their screen time, won’t keep parental controls on their phone, and turn off location tracking. Kirk gives you four different ideas, complete with scripts and action plans. Learn more at https://celebratecalm.comFlash Sale! Get our LOWEST prices of the year on the Get Everything Package. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/flash-sale to purchase the Get Everything Package and get 35+ hours of concrete, practical strategies to STOP the power struggles and enjoy your kids.Kirk is available for Phone Consultations. Click here to learn more.This episode of the Calm Parenting Podcast is brought to you by Hello Fresh. Go to https://www.hellofresh.com and use code 50calm for 50% off plus FREE shipping. 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.

Men: What Your Wife is Afraid To Tell YouI made every mistake possible as a husband and father. I needed my son to behave and do everything I told him…precisely because I couldn’t control my own behavior. Men, I don’t want you to have the same regrets I do. So follow these three actions steps. Learn more at https://celebratecalm.comWant to finally stop the power struggles AND enjoy your strong-willed child? Kirk shows you exactly how with 30+ hours of content delivered directly to your phone, iPad or laptop. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products to purchase the Get Everything Package.Kirk is available for Phone Consultations. Click here to learn more.This episode of the Calm Parenting Podcast is brought to you by Hello Fresh. Go to https://www.hellofresh.com/50calm and use code 50calm for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months! 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.

Best Morning Routine Idea! I Dare You To Try ThisHow many of you dread waking your kids up in the morning for school, starting the day with a power struggle at 6:42am?! Well, your kids dread this as well! No amount of pleading, bribing, threatening or yelling ever work. Your child doesn’t like what you made for breakfast (even though you gave him 6 options!), doesn’t want to brush his teeth, get his shoes on, or go to school. So Kirk shares the best morning routine idea ever. Learn more at https://celebratecalm.com Want to finally stop the power struggles AND enjoy your strong-willed child? Kirk shows you exactly how with 30+ hours of content delivered directly to your phone, iPad or laptop. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products to purchase the Get Everything Package.Kirk is available for Phone Consultations. Click here to learn more.This episode of the Calm Parenting Podcast is brought to you by Hello Fresh. Go to https://www.hellofresh.com/50calm and use code 50calm for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months! 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.

3 Ways to Help Disruptive Kids in the ClassroomConsequences and behavior charts aren't working. So Kirk shares three practical ways to help with disruptive behavior in the classroom. Share this with teachers. If you get the Calm Parenting Package, we will share specific programs with your child's teachers for free to help them. If you want us to train your school's teachers via Zoom, we can do that easily. Email [email protected] for more information. Learn more at https://celebratecalm.com Want to finally stop the power struggles AND enjoy your strong-willed child? Kirk shows you exactly how with 30+ hours of content delivered directly to your phone, iPad or laptop. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products to purchase the Get Everything Package.Kirk is available for Phone Consultations. Click here to learn more.This episode of the Calm Parenting Podcast is brought to you by Hello Fresh. Go to https://www.hellofresh.com/50calm and use code 50calm for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months! 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.

School Struggles? 8 Weird Ideas To Improve Focus, Motivation, Homework & Writing It's not shocking to me that your kids are struggling with focus, attention, executive function, writing assignments, anxiety and more. That means power struggles over homework, kids shutting down in the classroom, and kids internalizing “I’m stupid” or “something is wrong with me.” Let’s fix that now. Kirk shares 8 weird ideas you can try today to motivate your kids and help them feel confident. Learn more at https://celebratecalm.com Want to finally stop the power struggles AND enjoy your strong-willed child? Kirk shows you exactly how with 30+ hours of content delivered directly to your phone, iPad or laptop. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products to purchase the Get Everything Package.Kirk is available for Phone Consultations. Click here to learn more.This episode of the Calm Parenting Podcast is brought to you by Hello Fresh. Go to https://www.hellofresh.com/50calm and use code 50calm for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months! 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.

How to "Win" The Power Struggle Without StrugglingYou ARE going to have power struggles with your strong-willed child, no matter the age. So often, we inadvertently make them worse by fighting them, trying to “win” as if it’s a competition, or trying to convince our kids that we are right. I want to free you from that struggle. (In this podcast, I give you examples for kids from 2-22.) Learn more at https://celebratecalm.com.Want more tools like this? Get The No B.S. Program Kirk mentioned in the podcast. https://celebratecalm.com/nobs/ Kirk is available for Phone Consultations. Click here to learn more.This episode of the Calm Parenting Podcast is brought to you by Hello Fresh. Go to https://www.hellofresh.com/50calm and use code 50calm for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months! 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.

Stealing, Lying and SpankingSo your son steals some money, lies directly to your face, and then confesses when he is about to be spanked. Is there a better way to handle this? Of course. Kirk shares really good insights and a great script to build trust and integrity. Want to finally stop the power struggles AND enjoy your strong-willed child? Kirk shows you exactly how with 30+ hours of content delivered directly to your phone, iPad or laptop. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products to purchase the Get Everything Package.Kirk is available for Phone Consultations. Click here to learn more.This episode of the Calm Parenting Podcast is brought to you by Hello Fresh. Go to https://www.hellofresh.com/50calm and use code 50calm for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months! 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.

When Kids Don’t Want to Do Things YOUR Way Strong-willed kids are never going to do things the way you want them done. They aren’t. And it’s going to irritate you. Before you label them disobedient or rebellious, listen to this podcast. Kirk will show you how to get your kids to be responsible for themselves…without all the power struggles.Want to finally stop the power struggles AND enjoy your strong-willed child? Kirk shows you exactly how with 30+ hours of content delivered directly to your phone, iPad or laptop. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products to purchase the Get Everything Package.Kirk is available for Phone Consultations. Click here to learn more.This episode of the Calm Parenting Podcast is brought to you by Hello Fresh. Go to https://www.hellofresh.com/50calm and use code 50calm for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months! 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.

Fighting Over Doritos: Handling Tantrums & Sibling FightsTwo kids bring home bags of Doritos. The brother eats them, sister complains, Mom intervenes and takes away snacks, son cries and has a tantrum. A teenager demands the car keys, doesn't get them, and has a tantrum. So what is the appropriate consequence for a tantrum? Kirk's answers may surprise you and will hopefully make your job easier.Want to finally stop the power struggles AND enjoy your strong-willed child? Kirk shows you exactly how with 30+ hours of content delivered directly to your phone, iPad or laptop. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products to purchase the Get Everything Package. Kirk is available for Phone Consultations. Click here to learn more.This episode of the Calm Parenting Podcast is brought to you by Hello Fresh. Go to https://www.hellofresh.com/50calm and use code 50calm for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months! 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.

My Son Follows Me, Relentlessly, Picking FightsWhat do you do when your child gets upset at you, then follows you around relentlessly, hurling socks and words at you until you give in or explode? Kirk shares a new script and action plan to handle this situation differently.Want to finally stop the power struggles AND enjoy your strong-willed child? Kirk shows you exactly how with 30+ hours of content delivered directly to your phone, iPad or laptop. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products to purchase the Get Everything Package. Kirk is available for Phone Consultations. Click here to learn more.This episode of the Calm Parenting Podcast is brought to you by Hello Fresh. Go to https://www.hellofresh.com/50calm and use code 50calm for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months! 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.

The Frustrated Child: 3 Ways to HelpThis 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 down and feel confident.Want additional help? Get 35+ hours of content delivered directly to your device for in-app streaming. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowest prices of the year.Want to talk with Kirk directly and come up with a game plan for your family? Kirk will work with you individually, or together with your spouse, to get you on the same page and help with the toughest parenting situations you haven’t been able to solve. These calls are a game-changer. Click here to learn about mentoring packages. Want to book a LIVE EVENT in 2023/2024?! We are now booking IN PERSON and Zoom events for schools, PTAs, churches, synagogues, corporations, and agencies! Simply email Casey@CelebrateCalm with LIVE in the subject line and he'll share a one-page proposal within hours. It's EASY! 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.

How & When To Be Stern, Without Being MeanThere are times when you can be understanding of your child’s reaction or attitude. But being too sweet or reassuring can actually make kids more insecure. So there are times that you must be more stern. So when DO you draw the line and where do you draw it? HOW can you be stern without making it personal or mean or shaming your child? Kirk gives you three examples along with scripts to use.Want additional help? Get 35+ hours of content delivered directly to your device for in-app streaming. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowest prices of the year.Want to talk with Kirk directly and come up with a game plan for your family? Kirk will work with you individually, or together with your spouse, to get you on the same page and help with the toughest parenting situations you haven’t been able to solve. These calls are a game-changer. Click here to learn about mentoring packages. Want to book a LIVE EVENT in 2023/2024?! We are now booking IN PERSON and Zoom events for schools, PTAs, churches, synagogues, corporations, and agencies! Simply email Casey@CelebrateCalm with LIVE in the subject line and he'll share a one-page proposal within hours. It's EASY! 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.

Stop Power Struggles Without Breaking Your Child’s Spirit When you try to change another person’s behavior, you become frustrated because they don’t change quickly enough or the right way; they become frustrated because they can never change enough to satisfy you; and it never works! So how can you stop the power struggles without changing your child’s very nature or breaking his spirit? Want additional help? Get 35+ hours of content delivered directly to your device for in-app streaming. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowest prices of the year.Want to talk with Kirk directly and come up with a game plan for your family? Kirk will work with you individually, or together with your spouse, to get you on the same page and help with the toughest parenting situations you haven’t been able to solve. These calls are a game-changer. Click here to learn about mentoring packages. Want to book a LIVE EVENT in 2023/2024?! We are now booking IN PERSON and Zoom events for schools, PTAs, churches, synagogues, corporations, and agencies! Simply email Casey@CelebrateCalm with LIVE in the subject line and he'll share a one-page proposal within hours. It's EASY! Questions? Need help deciding on the best tools for your family? Email [email protected] and Casey will help you 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.

A Great Phrase to De-Escalate Back-to-School TensionEveryone is on edge now with school returning. Your kids are going to pushback, become more mouthy and defiant, siblings are going to fight. In the moment, it’s so hard to remain in control, so use this easy phrase to reset and de-escalate situations. This is the final week of our Back-To-School Sale. Set your kids up for success this year: https://celebratecalm.com/products/ Want personal mentoring with Kirk via Phone? Click here to learn about mentoring packages.Want to book a LIVE EVENT in 2023/2024?! We are now booking IN PERSON and Zoom events for schools, PTAs, churches, synagogues, corporations, and agencies! Simply email Casey@CelebrateCalm with LIVE in the subject line and he'll share a one-page proposal within hours. It's EASY! Questions? Need help deciding on the best tools for your family? Email [email protected] and Casey will help you 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.

Moms, This is NOT Your Fault (Tough Toddler Troubles)Do you have a young child who doesn’t follow instructions, only does what he wants to do, melts down when things don’t go her way, won’t do simple tasks quickly? Good! You ARE going to get a call from the pre-school about your strong-willed child. In this impromptu, bonus podcast, Kirk shares 5 tools to help you raise tough toddlers.Want more help with toddlers? Get our Kids Ages 2-7 Bundle here: https://celebratecalm.com/2-7/Want personal mentoring with Kirk via Phone? Click here to learn about mentoring packages.Want to book a LIVE EVENT in 2023/2024?! We are now booking IN PERSON and Zoom events for schools, PTAs, churches, synagogues, corporations, and agencies! Simply email Casey@CelebrateCalm with LIVE in the subject line and he'll share a one-page proposal within hours. It's EASY! Questions? Need help deciding on the best tools for your family? Email [email protected] and Casey will help you 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.

Let Your Kids Be Odd & Responsible For ThemselvesYou have a child who came out of the womb different—more strong-willed, sensitive, peculiar, needing things to be done their way, resisting the way you want it done. You don’t like the way they do things and you know better—but your lectures backfire. Kirk shows you how to get your kids to be responsible for themselves. This is the final week of our Back-To-School Sale. Set your kids up for success this year: https://celebratecalm.com/products/ Want personal mentoring with Kirk via Phone? Click here to learn about mentoring packages.Want to book a LIVE EVENT in 2022/2023?! We are now booking IN PERSON and Zoom events for schools, PTAs, churches, synagogues, corporations, and agencies! Simply email Casey@CelebrateCalm with LIVE in the subject line and he'll share a one-page proposal within hours. It's EASY! Questions? Need help deciding on the best tools for your family? Email [email protected] and Casey will help you 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.

As the new school year begins, you’re hoping the new teacher understands your child and can help him succeed, instead of relying on behavior charts that make things worse. So how can you prepare new teachers to help your child? How can you send your child to school feeling confident that this year will be different? Kirk shares a killer idea from the ADHD University program you should use every year.Want personal mentoring with Kirk via Phone? Click here to learn about mentoring packages.Take advantage of our Back-To-School Sale. Set your kids up for success this year: https://celebratecalm.com/products/ Want to book a LIVE EVENT in 2022/2023?! We are now booking IN PERSON and Zoom events for schools, PTAs, churches, synagogues, corporations, and agencies! Simply email Casey@CelebrateCalm with LIVE in the subject line and he'll share a one-page proposal within hours. It's EASY! Questions? Need help deciding on the best tools for your family? Email [email protected] and Casey will help you 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.

Do you have a child that reflexively says, “No!” or “Why?” and rejects even your best, most well-intentioned suggestions? Of course you do! It’s frustrating, but Kirk shares a killer idea for getting your child to actually do what you know is best for them.Want personal mentoring with Kirk via Phone? Click here to learn about mentoring packages.We are including the No B.S. Program FREE with all mentoring purchases OR you can get it here for $99: https://celebratecalm.com/nobs/Want to book a LIVE EVENT in 2022/2023?! We are now booking IN PERSON and Zoom events for schools, PTAs, churches, synagogues, corporations, and agencies! Simply email Casey@CelebrateCalm with LIVE in the subject line and he'll share a one-page proposal within hours. It's EASY! Questions? Need help deciding on the best tools for your family? Email [email protected] and Casey will help you 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.

You’re Not Yelling…Yet. But Here’s What Ticks You Off. Wouldn’t it be awesome if your kids just did what you told them to do? Without whining, dawdling, complaining, or arguing? Yes! But that’s not your reality. So how can you turn what is frustrating and leads to meltdowns into a bonding experience? Kirk shows you exactly how to do this. Our Christmas in July Sale Continues This Week! Get our lowest prices on the Get Everything Package and the Calm Parenting Package.Want to talk with Kirk directly and come up with a game plan for your family? Kirk will work with you individually, or together with your spouse, to get you on the same page and help with the toughest parenting situations you haven’t been able to solve. These calls are a game-changer. Click here to learn about mentoring packages. Questions? Need help deciding on the best tools for your family? Email [email protected] and Casey will help you 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.

One New Idea When a Child Lashes OutSo your child is lashing out. You can’t distract, redirect, or reason with your child this time. Nothing is working. Kirk shares a new idea he used with hundreds of kids that can change the dynamic very quickly, so try it!Our Christmas in July Sale Continues This Week! Get our lowest prices on the Get Everything Package and the Calm Parenting Package.Want to talk with Kirk directly and come up with a game plan for your family? Kirk will work with you individually, or together with your spouse, to get you on the same page and help with the toughest parenting situations you haven’t been able to solve. These calls are a game-changer. Click here to learn about mentoring packages. Questions? Need help deciding on the best tools for your family? Email [email protected] and Casey will help you 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.

Straight Up Defiance: 7 Ways to Stop It. Do you have a child who is defiant, oppositional, backtalks, or rolls his eyes? Kirk shows you how to be tough, get respect, and get to the root of the issue to stop this in your home. Extremely helpful and in-depth podcast—so please share it.Our Christmas in July Sale Continues This Week! Get our lowest prices on the Get Everything Package and the Calm Parenting Package.Want to talk with Kirk directly and come up with a game plan for your family? Kirk will work with you individually, or together with your spouse, to get you on the same page and help with the toughest parenting situations you haven’t been able to solve. These calls are a game-changer. Click here to learn about mentoring packages. Questions? Need help deciding on the best tools for your family? Email [email protected] and Casey will help you 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.

When Kids Resist & Whine—Stop Trying to Make Everything BetterAre you tired of feeling like you have to “make everything better” for your child or fix your child’s attitude? Are you tired of the complaining and whining and power struggles over simple requests? Kirk gives you two action steps to stop the negativity. Our Christmas in July Sale Begins NOW! Lowest prices of the year on the Get Everything Package.Want to talk with Kirk directly and come up with a game plan for your family? Kirk will work with you individually, or together with your spouse, to get you on the same page and help with the toughest parenting situations you haven’t been able to solve. These calls are a game-changer. Click here to learn about mentoring packages.Questions? Need help deciding on the best tools for your family? Email [email protected] and Casey will help you 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.

Q&A: Exhausted By Lies, Defiance, Yelling, Moody Kids?How do you handle kids who lie and won't accept responsibility, husbands who yell, defiant kids who want to do thing their own way, kids who can't handle disappointment and whose moods control the home? In this special Q&A session, Kirk shares practical strategies for these situations and many more.Have more questions you'd like addressed in the podcast? Email [email protected] 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.

2 Ways to (Re)Build Your Relationship With Your Strong-Willed ChildTo my shame, I didn’t like our son when he was little and nearly destroyed my relationship with him. I struggled with how to connect with him. These kids are tough and it doesn’t help that we’re all flawed from our own childhoods. No one gives you an instruction manual for raising these kids. So we put one together! Here are two concrete, powerful action steps from the No B.S. Instruction Manual to rebuild a strained relationship.Need more help? Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowest prices of the year.Want to work with Kirk directly? Schedule a phone consultation here: https://celebratecalm.com/call-kirk/Questions? Email [email protected] and Casey will help you 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.

Kirk Answers Your Toughest Questions!Have a child who dominates others and family time, whines or complains, won't do homework or clean up messes, struggles with perfectionism, social skills and more? Kirk answers tough questions from parents and adds important insight into your most strong-willed child. Listen and share.Have more questions you'd like addressed in the podcast? Email [email protected] 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.

Handling A Demanding Child Without Losing Your Mind 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.Need more help? Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowest prices of the year.Want to work with Kirk directly? Schedule a phone consultation here: https://celebratecalm.com/call-kirk/Questions? Email [email protected] and Casey will help you 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.

How to Discipline Without Anger A Dad at a conference asked, “How can I give my kids the benefits of discipline without the anger and broken relationships I experienced as a kid?” Kirk shows you exactly how to do this. Good discipline leads to a confident child (instead of one who beats himself up) AND a closer relationship. Need more help? Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowest prices of the year.Questions? Email [email protected] and Casey will help you 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.

"I Don't Have Anger Issues!"When I was in my 30's, little things going wrong would cause me to explode. I'd yell, catastrophize ("Now the whole night is ruined!), storm off saying, "You guys would be better off without me!" and then come back later saying I wouldn't do that again. But I would. What I didn't realize was how I was holding my family hostage to MY emotions. If you recognize yourself in this podcast, you're not alone. Let's change this once and for all.Need more help? Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowest prices of the year.Questions? Email [email protected] and Casey will help you 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.

Triggered By Messes? An Odd Way to Get Your Kids to Listen MoreWhat do your kids do that triggers you? Is it the constant sibling fights, the arguing, talking back, whining, or the messes they make? Kirk shows you how to turn what usually irritates you into something that brings you closer to your kids (which WILL get them to actually listen better). Need more help? Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowest prices of the year.Questions? Email [email protected] and Casey will help you 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.

Child Bossy, Melt Down Over Transitions & Losing, Argue Relentlessly?Do you have a child who is bossy, melts down over changes in plans or transitions? Acts like a sore loser when playing games? Collects little stones and acorns in their pant pockets? Wears the same clothes and eats the same foods? Likes to say, “That’s not fair!” and won’t stop following you until they prove their point? Has difficulty with executive function and following directions? Struggle with anxiety over new experiences? Good. Kirk explains why all of these behaviors have the same root…and similar solutions.Need more help? Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowest prices of the year.Questions? Email [email protected] and Casey will help you 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.

Sibling Fights: What Are The Consequences?Siblings lash out, provoke and even hit one another. So how do you stop this from happening and what should the consequences be? Kirk provides three important points to help stop kids from lashing out at siblings.Need more help? Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowest prices of the year.Questions? Email [email protected] and Casey will help you 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.

When Your Child Thrashes About—Teach Them To Be ResponsibleEver have a child lose it over little things? Want your child to learn how to be responsible for himself? Kirk shows you how to resist jumping in to fix situations so your kids can develop the confidence and resilience to solve their own problems. Super good, super important lessons so please share.We are extending our Mother's Day Sale for ONE more week! You get the Calm Couples Marriage Mentoring Program FREE with your purchase of the Get Everything Package. Make this your Mother’s Day gift to yourself or tell your husband THIS is what you want.Get Personal Mentoring with Kirk Over the Phone.Kirk will work with you individually or with you and your spouse to get you on the same page and help with your toughest parenting challenges you haven’t been able to solve.Questions? Need help deciding on the best tools for your family? Email [email protected] and Casey will help you 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.