Calm Parenting Podcast
Have a strong-willed child who doesn't respond to consequences, argues like an attorney, and refuses to do things your way? Good! You're in the right place. Celebrate Calm Founder Kirk Martin has given over 1,000,000 parents and teachers around the world practical, life-changing strategies to stop power struggles, yelling, and defiance NOW. Based on work with 1,500 challenging kids (many with AD/HD, OCD, ODD, ASD, etc.) in his home, and years spent in classrooms, Kirk's approach is refreshingly practical, honest, and laugh-out-loud funny! Questions? Visit us at www.CelebrateCalm.com or email us directly at Casey@CelebrateCalm.com
Episodes
June 12, 2024 • 33 mins
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.
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June 9, 2024 • 44 mins
Outright Defiance/Refusal: My Best Podcast of 2024
Do 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 ...
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June 5, 2024 • 33 mins
Feeling Powerless with Video Games? 2 Ways to Take Back Control
You 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.
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June 2, 2024 • 33 mins
4 Ways to Stop Power Struggles & Control Yourself
Everything 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.
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May 29, 2024 • 18 mins
Tough Teens & Tweens 101: Motivation, Screens, School Refusal, Defiance and More
Do 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...
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May 26, 2024 • 32 mins
5 Ways to Stop Anxiety-Driven Battles & Meltdowns
Your 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.
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May 19, 2024 • 27 mins
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 yo...
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May 14, 2024 • 42 mins
10 Ways to Stop Power Struggles With Toddlers, Teens & In Between
A 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 CelebrateC...
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May 11, 2024 • 4 mins
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.
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May 8, 2024 • 15 mins
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 husb...
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May 5, 2024 • 27 mins
How to De-Escalate A Nuclear Meltdown & Stop The Shame Cycle
Plans 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.
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May 1, 2024 • 21 mins
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.
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April 28, 2024 • 27 mins
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!
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April 21, 2024 • 27 mins
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.
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April 17, 2024 • 32 mins
How I Almost Ruined My Relationship With My Son
One 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.
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April 14, 2024 • 27 mins
How to Avoid Poisoning Your Child’s Confidence
What 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 interna...
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April 10, 2024 • 35 mins
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 ki...
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April 7, 2024 • 22 mins
The Quickest Way to Change Your Child’s Behavior
Do 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.
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March 31, 2024 • 24 mins
Defiant, Moody Child Won’t Stop & Blames You: 5 Ways to Stop This
You 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 Cele...
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March 24, 2024 • 28 mins
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...
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