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
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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March 20, 2024 • 10 mins
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 wo...
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March 17, 2024 • 16 mins
Get Your Kids to Listen Without Being Mean or Asking 12 Times
Do 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 ti...
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March 13, 2024 • 19 mins
Considering UN-Schooling? A Practical Framework
This 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 y...
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March 10, 2024 • 19 mins
You Did What?! Disobeying & Lying About It
Your 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.
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March 5, 2024 • 22 mins
How To Be A Dad Your Kids Listen To
It’s really hard for some Dads to connect with their strong-willed child. So they end up sabotaging the relationship. Kirk shows you exactly how to rebuild this relationship with very specific, concrete action steps and words. Please forward to your husband.
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March 3, 2024 • 28 mins
Why Kids Choose Consequences Over Simply Doing What You Ask
You 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.
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February 25, 2024 • 23 mins
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 ...
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February 21, 2024 • 7 mins
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 wor...
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February 18, 2024 • 30 mins
Angry, Aggressive Child Who Swears, Lies, Lashes Out
Do 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.
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February 13, 2024 • 17 mins
Confronting Your Parents & In-Laws
Do 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.
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February 11, 2024 • 48 mins
You Are NOT Responsible For Your Child’s Happiness, Mood or Gratitude
This 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.
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February 4, 2024 • 37 mins
Kids Are NOT Supposed To Be Immediately Obedient
How 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 ...
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