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Calm Parenting Podcast2-Minute Personal Message from KirkI wanted to share a very quick message that is important to us personally AND preview what you can expect from the podcast in July. Thank you for listening! - KirkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2025-07-0101 minCalm Parenting PodcastMore Scripts to Explain Your Child’s Diagnosis or Struggles (Part 2) #491In Part 2 of this series, Kirk addresses how to get your kids to understand how their brains work best. As one child mentioned after listening to Part I, “I have super powers!” Kirk also gives you specific tools to counter weaknesses so your kids can be successful and confident.Want to change your family very quickly? Join 300,000 other podcast listeners who changed themselves and stopped the power struggles with our Summer Sale: Get 50% OFF the Calm Parenting Bundle at https://celebratecalm.com/products. Email casey@celebratecalm.com with any questions.AG1
2025-06-2022 minCalm Parenting PodcastMesses, Sibling Fights, Whining, Defiance: How to Tackle Your Triggers #476So what DOES trigger you? Messes, sibling fights, kids not listening, whining and complaining and tantrums, silliness at bedtime, kids talking back, procrastination? Maybe all of these common things! Kirk gives you specific action steps so you can preserve your sanity, overcome your triggers, stop reacting AND get your kids to be responsible for themselves.Our Mother's Day Sale continues this week. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/mothers-day/ to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowest prices of the year. Moms, do this for yourselves!AG1AG1 is...
2025-05-0424 minCalm Parenting Podcast10 Ways to Get Your Husband On Board #475"How do I get my husband on board with parenting our kids differently?" Kirk provides 10 concrete approaches with actual scripts and examples to use in different situations. You can use a mix soft and tough approaches to motivate and encourage your husband to get on the same page. The perfect way to get on the same page with your spouse is to 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. Go through the programs together and get o...
2025-05-0226 minCalm Parenting PodcastKids Who Struggle When Plans Change, Refuse Instructions, Always Ask, “Why” #474You ask your strong-willed child to do something that’s not a big deal, but they instantly refuse or ask, “Why?” Is your child being defiant, rebellious or difficult on purpose? Or is something else going on? Kirk gives you an actual script and 5 specific action steps so you know how to handle this situation next time.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. Moms, do this for yourselves!AG1AG1 is...
2025-04-3025 minCalm Parenting Podcast“I’m A Bad Kid. I’m Stupid.” Kid Who Works Slowly, Daydreams, Doesn’t Participate. #473Many of our kids begin to internalize, “I’m a bad kid, I’m slow so I’m not smart, there’s something wrong with me. I’m always in trouble, no one is ever happy with me.” That internal dialogue will sabotage your child’s success and relationships for a lifetime (many of us still struggle with limiting beliefs). The good news is we can change that NOW. Kirk gives you specific scripts to cultivate your child’s confidence and help teachers get on board.Our Mother's Day Sale Begins This Week! Visit https://celebrateca...
2025-04-2726 minCalm Parenting PodcastYou're Not Doing Anything Wrong! Why Isn't It Working? #471The normal parenting strategies don't work with strong-willed kids! You are doing all the things you are supposed to do. The time-outs, behavior charts, and taking away phones are not changing your kids' behavior--whether they are toddlers or teens or adopted. Kirk gives you specific action steps that DO work with kids of all ages. This is the final week of our Spring Sale on the Get Everything Package. Get hundreds of practical strategies that really work with your strong-willed kids. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products and make 2025 DIFFERENT.A...
2025-04-2323 minCalm Parenting PodcastMoody Child Who Blames YOU? 5 Ways to Avoid Emotional Collisions #469Moody Child Who Blames YOU? 5 Ways to Avoid Emotional Collisions #467You have a child who is 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 five specific action steps and a script.Take advantage of our Big Spring Sale and Get 50% OFF now at https://celebratecalm.com/products Get hundreds of...
2025-04-1627 minCalm Parenting PodcastWhy Kids Refuse Homework (ADHD), Fight Siblings & Argue #468Why Kids Refuse Homework (ADHD), Fight Siblings & Argue #468Do you have kids who argue like attorneys, pick on siblings, resist doing homework, procrastinate, and/or do things the hard way? Kids who chew on things, talk loudly, like to push buttons? Of course you do! Kirk gives you scripts and practical action steps to stop the constant power struggles and fights!Take advantage of our Big Spring Sale and Get 50% OFF now at https://celebratecalm.com/products Get hundreds of practical strategies that really work with your strong-willed kids....
2025-04-1324 minCalm Parenting PodcastWhy Won't My Child Apologize? Disrupts Family/Sibling Dynamic #467Why Won't My Child Apologize? Disrupts Family/Sibling Dynamic #467Your child says something mean to her sister. She knows it's wrong. But when you ask for a simple apology, she digs in and refuses. How can you get contrition instead of a forced, fake apology? Do you have a child who is great one-on-one, but then disrupts the entire family dynamic when you're all together? Kirk shows you practical ways to navigate these tough situations.Take advantage of our Big Spring Sale and Get 50% OFF now at https://celebratecalm.com/products Get...
2025-04-0924 minCalm Parenting PodcastQ&A: Kids Interrupt On Phone, Co-Parenting, Kids Who Lose It When Lose Games, Focus in Classroom #466Q&A: Kids Interrupt On Phone, Co-Parenting, Kids Who Lose It When Lose Games, Focus in Classroom #466How can you stop your kids from interrupting while you’re on the phone? How do you handle a child who loses it emotionally (in front of all the other parents!) when he loses a game? How can you co-parent better when you have joint custody? How can you improve focus in the classroom? You find something grown up in your teen’s bedroom—how do you address that? Kirk answers all these questions with candor and creative ideas....
2025-04-0622 minCalm Parenting PodcastStop Lying & Stealing. Help for Adopted Kids. Alternatives to Spanking? #465Stop Lying & Stealing. Help for Adopted Kids. Alternatives to Spanking? #465Most of our kids lie and you may be surprised why. Many of our kids—especially our adopted kids—steal. Kirk gives you creative strategies and scripts to stop the lying and stealing while building trust (without spanking or yelling).Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products to take advantage of our Spring Sale on The Get Everything Package. Get hundreds of practical strategies that really work with your strong-willed kids at 50% OFF of the normal price.AG1AG...
2025-04-0222 minCalm Parenting PodcastDefiant, Disrespectful Child: A Script to Repair Your Relationship #464Defiant, Disrespectful Child: A Script to Repair Your Relationship #464You have a challenging child who says disrespectful things to you. You would be justified in punishing this child, but that won’t fix the underlying relationship that’s strained or broken. This is a powerful real life story with a script and action steps to repair this relationship with a strong-willed child. Share with Dads.These ideas are from the No B.S. Program, part of the Get Everything Package now 50% OFF with our Spring Sale at https://celebratecalm.com/products
2025-03-3022 minCalm Parenting PodcastAdoption #2: Kids Who Never Seem Full or Happy, Unhealthy Attachments, Separation & Sleep Issues #463Adoption #2: Kids Who Never Seem Full or Happy, Unhealthy Attachments, Separation & Sleep Issues #463In this special episode, Kirk addresses these specific issues from parents of adopted kids: Our son will attach himself to anyone who gives him positive or negative attention. Our daughter always wants to be attached to only me and won’t separate. Our child has a "love bucket" with a giant hole in the bottom. Our kids never seem full, even with so much constant attention and love. It seems like she is unhappy and can't see the "good" in the day if ONE thing...
2025-03-2824 minCalm Parenting PodcastQ&A: Kids Who Complain, Compete with Siblings, Quit Sports? Anxiety and OCD Issues? Teen Priorities? #462Q&A: Kids Who Complain, Compete with Siblings, Quit Sports? Anxiety and OCD Issues? Teen Priorities? #462Do you have kids who complain incessantly and seem like they are miserable (especially when you’re supposed to be having fun!)? Should you allow a child to quit a sport? How can you help a child anxious and obsessed over something? What should we focus on in the teen years? How do you handle kids who one-up each other or compete for attention with a younger sibling? Kirk answers these questions and more with candor and practical ideas. ...
2025-03-2623 minCalm Parenting Podcast3 Easy Ways to Change Your Child’s Behavior Quickly (Discipline That Works!) #4613 Easy Ways to Change Your Child’s Behavior Quickly (Discipline That Works!) #461What is one easy way to change your kids’ behavior that has nothing to do with changing them? How can you teach your kids impulse control and delayed gratification? Want to replace behavior charts with a tool that will get to the root of the behavior? Kirk shares over a dozen practical strategies you can begin ASAP to change your family. These ideas are from the updated Discipline That Works program, part of the Get Everything Package now 50% OFF with our Spring Sale at https://cele...
2025-03-2323 minCalm Parenting PodcastDo Adopted Kids Struggle More? Part #1 #460Do Adopted Kids Struggle More? Part #1 #460Parents often believe if you adopt a child from birth and provide a loving home, that will mitigate most issues. It doesn’t usually work that way. There is no judgment here. Just the reality that trauma triggers different issues. That can manifest in kids with an insatiable craving for intensity, sensory pressure, connection, food, and things. Adoptive parents should not feel guilty or alone when their kids struggle. Please share this with support groups and other adoptive parents who need both encouragement and practical tools to help the kids they lo...
2025-03-2133 minCalm Parenting PodcastA Life-Changing Script for Kids With Negative Self-Talk (Forgetful, ADHD) #459A Life-Changing Script for Kids With Negative Self-Talk (Forgetful, ADHD) #459Do you have kids who react angrily, lash out, or have a meltdown when you correct them or remind them to do something? Does your child struggle with short-term memory or forgetting things? Do you have a child who beats himself and says things like, “I am so stupid!”? It can be painful to watch this and hear the negative self-talk. Kirk provides a script and action steps that can completely change how your child sees himself or herself…and how you see them. This is a podcast...
2025-03-1922 minCalm Parenting PodcastRaising A Resilient, Responsible Child (Even When They Thrash About!) #458Raising A Resilient, Responsible Child (Even When They Thrash About!) #458How do you NOT react and get triggered when your child is in a bad mood or slamming dresser drawers, then acts like nothing happened? I want your kids to feel frustrated and distressed…so they learn that they are capable of working through hard things in life. 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 important so please share.We are extending our Blac...
2025-03-1622 minCalm Parenting PodcastKids Ignore, Resist, or Fight You? Get Them Moving More Quickly. #457Kids Ignore, Resist, or Fight You? Get Them Moving More Quickly. #457Why can't your kids just come when you ask them? Does it always have to be a fight? It's like they can't hear you when playing video games. They aren't grateful for time with friends--they lash out when you pick them up. And when you call them for dinner, all you hear is, "Just a couple more minutes" and they ignore you. It's frustrating! Kirk shows you a powerful strategy that melts resistance, gets kids moving, and creates bonding moments...instead of power struggles. Take advantage o...
2025-03-1221 minCalm Parenting Podcast3 Ways to Break Childhood Patterns & Reparent Yourself #4563 Ways to Break Childhood Patterns & Reparent Yourself #456"I hadn’t realized the degree to which so many of my adult choices—my spouse, my career, my friendships, my daily life—have been dictated by the patterns I learned as a child." Kirk gives you scripts and practical action steps to heal those childhood wounds, reparent yourself, and break those old patterns. Take advantage of the Black Friday Sale in March at https://celebratecalm.com/black-friday/We are extending our Black Friday in March Sale for one week on the Get Everything Package. Visit...
2025-03-0923 minCalm Parenting PodcastTough Discipline Your Kids Will Respect (Without Being Mean) #455Tough Discipline Your Kids Will Respect (Without Being Mean) #455What can you do if your kids aren’t listening to you or taking you seriously? What if your kids are late, defy you, won’t do their chores, or get off screens? How can you be tough without being mean or making it personal? Kirk gives you actual scripts to use in the toughest situations. Get dozens of scripts and an action plan with our Black Friday Sale in March at https://celebratecalm.com/black-friday/For Kirk's Birthday, we are bringing back our...
2025-03-0522 minCalm Parenting PodcastJr. Attorney, Cop & Judge At Home? 5 Responses to Arguing #454Jr. Attorney, Cop & Judge At Home? 5 Responses to Arguing #454Do you have a relentless arguer at home? A child who can prosecute everyone else, but is immune to rules? Who has a strong sense of justice and fairness? Your strong-willed kids ARE going to argue. Kirk provides 5 different responses/scripts, including an emotional one at the end. Listen to this one twice! For Kirk's Birthday, we are bringing back our Black Friday Sale for one week on the Get Everything Package. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/black-friday/ to get the lowest prices of...
2025-03-0224 minCalm Parenting PodcastKids Anxious, Smashing Toys, Calling You Stupid, Refusing to Eat, AM Routine? #453Kids Anxious, Smashing Toys, Calling You Stupid, Refusing to Eat, AM Routine? #453I love this podcast. I recorded this while tired so I'd be more vulnerable and direct without filters. It's packed with practical strategies and insights for tough situations when natural consequences don't work. Get scripts for what to do when kids smash toys and break things, refuse to eat or go to a new activity, call you "stupid" and struggle with morning routine. This is the FINAL week of our Winter Sale on the Get Everything Package. Begin 2025 with hundreds o...
2025-02-2622 minCalm Parenting PodcastFAFO Parenting Will NOT Work With Strong-Willed Children #452FAFO Parenting Will NOT Work With Strong-Willed Children #452"F* Around & Find Out" is the classic idea that you allow your child to learn from the natural consequences of their actions. It makes sense in theory. But it will NOT work with our kids. This approach can backfire badly and cause more damage than you think. It is critical to understand your child's very nature so you don't create more power struggles.This is the FINAL week of our Winter Sale on the Get Everything Package. Begin 2025 with hundreds of practical strategies that rea...
2025-02-2322 minCalm Parenting PodcastMillennial Moms & Dads: Becoming the Parent You Never Had #451Millennial Moms & Dads: Becoming the Parent You Never Had #451Millennial parents face unique challenges raising their kids. How do you forge that close connection with your kids while still being the trusted leader? How do you become the parent you never had? I was thrilled to discuss this process with very practical tips on Kellie Berst's awesome podcast, Thrive Where You Are. Kellie is a mom to two young kids and an ER Nurse so she brings a unique perspective. I think you'll find this very helpful!Listen to Kellie Berst, host o...
2025-02-2154 minCalm Parenting PodcastAre You Excusing Behavior...Or Changing It? A Challenge! #450Are You Excusing Behavior...Or Changing It? A Challenge! #450Your toddler finds scissors and mangles her bangs, your boys ruin your good pillows fighting outside, your tween/teen procrastinates until 2am to complete an assignment. You would be justified and right to lecture and give them consequences. But this week, I am challenging you to do something very different when your child misbehaves....that will actually change their behavior more quickly.Our Winter Sale on the Get Everything Package continues this week. Begin 2025 with hundreds of practical strategies that really work with...
2025-02-1921 minCalm Parenting PodcastPt. 2: How to Shut Up & Stop Lecturing (So Kids Actually Listen To You) #449Pt. 2: How to Shut Up & Stop Lecturing (So Kids Actually Listen To You) #449Do you lecture because you feel like you’re letting your kids get away with misbehavior if you don’t say anything? How do you handle the teen who doesn’t say anything?! Is talking how you process or let off steam? Do you ever feel offended when it feels like your kids aren’t listening to you…because no one listened to you as a child? In Part II of this series, Kirk gives you practical ways to handle these situations and break these gene...
2025-02-1626 minCalm Parenting PodcastEating, Sleeping & Potty Training Challenges? Get Real Help! #448Eating, Sleeping & Potty Training Challenges? Get Real Help! #448Do your kids resist bedtime, get up 15 times, stay up too late? Siblings wind each other up right before bed?Tired of making extra meals for a picky eater? Have kids with gut issues or anxiety that cause them to crave simple carbs? Toddler regressing with potty training? Kirk gives you 10+ creative, practical strategies for the toughest situations we all face. Get The NEW Help With Food, Potty Training & Sleep Issues Program FREE with the Get Everything Package or any bundle this week. Begin 2025...
2025-02-1321 minCalm Parenting PodcastPt. 1: How to Shut Up & Stop Lecturing (So Kids Actually Listen To You) #447Pt. 1: How to Shut Up & Stop Lecturing (So Kids Actually Listen To You) #447Do you feel compelled to lecture your kids? Do you have a hard time stopping? Do you feel like you’re being permissive if you don’t? Do you go on and on hoping your kids will finally “get it” and change their behavior? Do you lecture because you weren’t heard as a kid? You’re not alone! Kirk gives you practical tools to stop lecturing and start getting kids to listen to you! Our Winter Sale on the Get Every...
2025-02-0924 minCalm Parenting PodcastADHD or ND Kids? 8 Ways to Build Resilience, Confidence & Self-Control #446ADHD or ND Kids? 8 Ways to Build Resilience, Confidence & Self-Control #446What are practical ways to foster emotional resilience and confidence, help kids with anxiety, and challenge social stigmas with ADHD or ND kids? How can we calm emotionally dysregulated kids? I absolutely loved this discussion with therapist Holly Moses on her Autism ADHD Podcast. I think you will find this enlightening and incredibly helpful. Learn more about Holly Blanc Moses and her fantastic podcast at https://www.hollyblancmoses.com.Our Winter Sale on the Get Everything Package continues this week. Begin 2025 with hund...
2025-02-071h 10Calm Parenting PodcastYour Child’s Next Meltdown Is A Huge Opportunity #445Your Child’s Next Meltdown Is A Huge Opportunity #445Your child’s face is red, eyes on fire, mouth spitting venomous words. He or she is no longer rational anymore, screaming at you. Time-outs and talking make it worse. But I don’t want you to dread it. I want you to look forward to this as a huge opportunity to hear your child screaming TO you, desperate for your help to learn how to control their own emotions. Kirk gives you specific scripts and action steps to turn meltdowns into bonding opportunities.Our...
2025-02-0522 minCalm Parenting PodcastMorning Madness & Tough Transitions: 12 Creative Ideas #444Morning Madness & Tough Transitions: 12 Creative Ideas #444Do you have kids that are tough to get to bed and then get out of bed the next morning?! What about kids who struggle with transitions or who are late? This podcast is packed with ideas to help you get your kids moving--without the battles--even if they struggle with ADHD or anxiety.Our Winter Sale on the Get Everything Package continues this week. Begin 2025 with hundreds of practical strategies that really work with your strong-willed kids. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products and make 2025 DIFFERENT.
2025-02-0222 minCalm Parenting PodcastWhy Kids Say 'No' Instantly (You Won’t Like My Response!) #443Why Kids Say 'No' Instantly (You Won’t Like My Response!) #443So you ask your child to do something, even something simple. Put your shoes on, Take the trash out. Brush your teeth. Put your dishes in the sink. It’s not hard to do. If they just did what you asked them to do, they’d be done in like 20 seconds! Instead, they react with a sigh, a groan, muttering something like “that’s dumb,” or “I don’t want to.” I want to show you a different way to respond so your kids actually do what you say…witho...
2025-01-2922 minCalm Parenting PodcastQ&A: Social Skills, ADHD, Impulsivity, Physically Explosive, Testing, Refusal, Anxiety #442Q&A: Social Skills, ADHD, Impulsivity, Physically Explosive, Testing, Refusal, AnxietyDo you have a child who struggles with focus, impulse control, social skills, or anxiety? Does your child ever become physically explosive? Should we get testing done? What should we focus on in the teen years? What about kids who refuse to do things or go places? This Q&A is packed with insights and strategies for toddlers, teens, and everyone in between.Take advantage of our Winter Sale and begin 2025 with hundreds of practical strategies that really work with your...
2025-01-2624 minCalm Parenting PodcastScripts For Kids Who Talk Back, Refuse to Go Places or Listen #441Scripts For Kids Who Talk Back, Refuse to Go Places or Listen #441Do your kids talk back to you or use a disrespectful tone? Struggle with anxiety and lash out when asked to go to new activities or school? You’re not alone! Which parenting approach works best in each situation? Kirk gives you specific scripts, different options, and practical action steps that work. This is a must listen!Take advantage of our Winter Sale and begin 2025 with hundreds of practical strategies that really work with your strong-willed kids. Visit https://celebratecalm.com...
2025-01-2225 minCalm Parenting PodcastHow to Discipline Intense Kids Without Giving In Or Escalating #440How to Discipline Intense Kids Without Giving In Or EscalatingYou are going to second-guess yourself when disciplining a strong-willed child with intense emotions. Are we being too soft? If we don’t address this, what message does that send to siblings? If we used the tougher approach like our family insists, would our child be acting out this way? Kirk gives you practical steps to connect AND discipline effectively.Take advantage of our Winter Sale and begin 2025 with hundreds of practical strategies that really work with your strong-willed kids. Visit https://ce...
2025-01-1926 minCalm Parenting PodcastWant to Podcast, Write A Book, Help People? 10 Important LessonsWant to Podcast, Write A Book, Help People? 10 Important LessonsWant to start your own podcast, write a book, or help others using your unique gifts? I hope I can inspire you and save you time and money with hard-fought lessons I've learned over the past 25 years.Begin 2025 with hundreds of practical strategies that really work with your strong-willed kids. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/calm-2025/ to take advantage of our New Year's Sale and make 2025 DIFFERENT.AG1AG1 is offering new subscribers a FREE $76 gift...
2025-01-1722 minCalm Parenting PodcastConsequences for Defiance, Disrespect & Lying? #439Consequences for Defiance, Disrespect & Lying?Your toddler yells, "I hate you, Mommy!" Your child lies right to your face or responds in a disrespectful tone to test boundaries. Teens and tweens roll their eyes at you or begin drinking/vaping against your rules. What are appropriate consequences? What works even better than consequences?! Kirk gives you scripts and actions steps for kids of all ages.Begin 2025 with hundreds of practical strategies that really work with your strong-willed kids. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/calm-2025/ to take advantage of our New Year's Sale and...
2025-01-1523 minCalm Parenting PodcastWhy Won’t My Kids Just Do What I Ask?! #438Why Won’t My Kids Just Do What I Ask?!It's not like you are asking your kids to do anything unreasonable or hard! And yet they resist you. How can we get our kids to actually be responsible for themselves without the power struggles? Kirk shows you exactly how with some powerful scripts that may change your relationship with your strong-willed child…and their behavior.Begin 2025 with hundreds of practical strategies that really work with your strong-willed kids. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/calm-2025/ to take advantage of our New Year's Sale and...
2025-01-1226 minCalm Parenting PodcastMeltdowns Over Meaningless Things? Kids Won’t Let You Correct Them? #437Meltdowns Over Meaningless Things? Kids Won’t Let You Correct Them?You have a child who lashes out and screams disrespectful things at you over something seemingly insignificant…and then later acts LIKE NOTHING HAPPENED. When you try to talk to your kids about their behavior, they laugh or won’t even listen. This is a very powerful podcast with deep insights, scripts and practical action steps.Begin 2025 with hundreds of practical strategies that really work with your strong-willed kids. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/calm-2025/ to take advantage of our New Year's Sale a...
2025-01-0824 minCalm Parenting PodcastAre Kids Rejecting Your Authority…Or Your Anxiety? #436Are Kids Rejecting Your Authority…Or Your Anxiety?We can very quickly stop 80% of power struggles with our kids. And it has nothing to do with controlling their behavior—only our own anxiety. Our anxiety compels us to lecture and micromanage…and that causes kids to resist you even more! Kirk gives you 6 practical action steps to stop this dynamic now! Begin 2025 with hundreds of practical strategies that really work with your strong-willed kids. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/calm-2025/ to take advantage of our New Year's Sale and make 2025 DIFFERENT....
2025-01-0524 minCalm Parenting PodcastChange Behavior ASAP At Home & School: 3 Quick Tips #435Change Behavior ASAP At Home & School: 3 Quick TipsYou're out of sync, tired, overwhelmed and secretly can't wait for your kids to go back to school after a long holiday break! So how can we get some positive momentum to begin 2025? Kirk gives you three concrete strategies and scripts that change behavior at home AND in the classroom.Begin 2025 with hundreds of practical strategies that really work with your strong-willed kids. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/calm-2025/ to take advantage of our New Year's Sale and make 2025 DIFFERENT....
2025-01-0123 minCalm Parenting Podcast5 Quick Tips To De-Escalate Meltdowns & Sibling Fights During Chaotic Holiday Break5 Quick Tips To De-Escalate Meltdowns & Sibling Fights During Chaotic Holiday BreakYou have tired, irritable kids who are bored, out of their routine, and bugging each other. You’ll be tempted to double down on consequences in the moment—which spiral into huge meltdowns (and fights between spouses!). So how can you de-escalate tense standoffs and sibling fights, in the moment, instead of ruining entire days?! Kirk gives you tons of strategies and scripts in less than 20 minutes!We have extended our Christmas Sale for one final week! Visit https://celebratecalm.com/calm...
2024-12-2719 minCalm Parenting PodcastWhat Your Kids Will Remember & What They Will ForgetWhat Your Kids Will Remember & What They Will ForgetWhat if there isn’t really anything wrong with your strong-willed child? What if these irritating traits will serve them well in life? What if instead of trying to change their nature, you need to change? Kirk shares the powerful story of what finally compelled him to change and saved his relationship with his son.This is the final week of our Christmas Sale! Visit https://celebratecalm.com/calm-christmas/ to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowest prices of the year. Get pr...
2024-12-2422 minCalm Parenting PodcastWhen To Say No & Yes (Bored, Unhappy, Tattling and Fighting Siblings)When To Say No & Yes (Bored, Unhappy, Tattling and Fighting Siblings)So how do you respond when your kids are bored or don’t like their gifts? When siblings tattle or fight…or your grown siblings create drama during family get-togethers? When holiday plans go awry, family judges you? Kirk gives you scripts to use in these tough holiday situations.Our Christmas Sale is here! Visit https://celebratecalm.com/calm-christmas/ to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowest prices of the year. Get practical strategies that really work with your strong-willed kids.
2024-12-2121 minCalm Parenting PodcastStop Power Struggles with Toddlers, Teens & In-BetweenStop Power Struggles with Toddlers, Teens & In-BetweenIf you have a strong-willed child, you WILL have power struggles (no matter their age!). You’ll likely second-guess yourself, feel frustrated, and disagree with your spouse. So what are appropriate expectations at various stages of kids’ development? What should you focus on and what should you let go, from the toddler through the teenage years? Kirk gives you specifics that will help stop these power struggles.Take advantage of our Christmas Sale. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/calm-christmas/ to purchase the Get Everything Package at the...
2024-12-1823 minCalm Parenting PodcastSelf-Centered Child? Unfair With Siblings, Does Minimal Work & No Chores?Self-Centered Child? Unfair With Siblings, Does Minimal Work & No ChoresYour strong-willed kids are NOT going to do things your way. You are NOT going to change their nature. They will choose the harder path and touch the hot stove. It will make you uncomfortable and siblings will say it’s unfair. Kirk gives you scripts and actions steps to stop the battles and motivate your kids.This is the FINAL week of our Christmas Sale! Visit https://celebratecalm.com/calm-christmas/ to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowest prices of the...
2024-12-1526 minCalm Parenting PodcastExpert Button-Pusher Who Argues & Negotiates? 5 Scripts & Action Steps to Help.Expert Button-Pusher Who Argues & Negotiates? 5 Scripts & Action Steps to Help.Do you have a child who is an expert button pusher? Just so naturally gifted at arguing, negotiating, and wearing you down? It provokes you, your spouse or siblings and then spirals your home out of control. How do you respond without escalating the situation OR letting your kids get away with disrespect? Kirk shares 5 concrete action steps with scripts for kids of all ages.Our Christmas Sale is here! Visit https://celebratecalm.com/calm-christmas/ to purchase the Get Everything Package at...
2024-12-1122 minCalm Parenting PodcastQ&A: Picky Eater Picks on Siblings, Entitled Kids & Tantrums, Won’t Show Math Work, Bad MannersQ&A: Picky Eater Picks on Siblings, Entitled Kids & Tantrums, Won’t Show Math Work, Bad MannersWhat should we do with a picky child who creates stress at meal times and won’t show his math work, a sibling who picks on her younger brother, or a child who doesn’t exhibit good manners? How we do reset after we’ve created kids who feel entitled to get take-out, etc? What should we think about before giving an iPhone for Christmas? How can I not take my stress out on my kids? Kirk provides concise, concrete, hard-hit...
2024-12-0721 minCalm Parenting PodcastStop Homework & Homeschooling Battles: 10 Ways to Jumpstart Your Kids’ BrainsStop Homework & Homeschooling Battles: 10 Ways to Jumpstart Your Kids’ BrainsDo you have a strong-willed, ADHD, or neurodivergent child who should be able to buzz through school work…but will spend more time fighting you than it would take to actually complete the assignment?! You’re not alone. Kirk shares 10 practical, creative strategies to help your kids complete school work with less stress. Let your kids listen so they understand how their brains work best.Our Christmas Sale is here! Visit https://celebratecalm.com/calm-christmas to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lo...
2024-12-0426 minCalm Parenting PodcastGrumpy, Complaining, Tantrumy Kids from Ages 2-22?Grumpy, Complaining, Tantrumy Kids from Ages 2-22?Do you have a child who can be grumpy, throws tantrums, complains about everything that’s wrong, controls the emotional tide of your home, whose mood does determine your mood? What if your child wakes up miserable and makes everyone else miserable? Kirk gives you action steps and scripts in this powerful podcast with lots of insight into strong-willed kids…from toddler through teen years!Our Christmas Sale Begins TODAY! Visit https://celebratecalm.com/calm-christmas/ to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowest prices of t...
2024-12-0120 minCalm Parenting PodcastCrash Course: Kids Who Don’t Comply, Listen, or Care About ConsequencesCrash Course: Kids Who Don’t Comply, Listen, or Care About ConsequencesYou have kids who don’t always listen, want to do things their way, and don’t care about consequences. What DOES work with these kids? In less than 20 minutes, Kirk shares 10 rapid fire ideas to show you exactly how to get strong-willed kids to be responsible for themselves…when nothing else works. This is a must listen. Share with your spouse and family! Our Black Friday Sale Ends Saturday at 11:59pm. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/black-friday/ to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowest p...
2024-11-2919 minCalm Parenting PodcastFeeling Judged By Family? 10 Quick Tips With A Strong-Willed ChildFeeling Judged By Family? 10 Quick Tips With A Strong-Willed ChildHow do you handle parents and extended family who always have strong opinions on what you’re doing wrong and should be doing without being defensive? How can you get them to come alongside and actually help/support you? How can you be confident and create positive experiences with family? Kirk gives you 10 quick tips! Our Black Friday Sale Ends THIS WEEKEND.Visit https://celebratecalm.com/black-friday/ to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowest prices of the year. Get practical st...
2024-11-2724 minCalm Parenting PodcastHow to Avoid Embarrassing Meltdowns in Public & With FamilyHow to Avoid Embarrassing Meltdowns in Public & With FamilyYour kids are more emotional, particular, and little things set them off. Their meltdowns and related defiance are not always predictable. What works with other kids backfires with your kids. And our kids are prone to melting down in public…and around family, which is embarrassing. So how can you handle these common situations differently? Kirk shows you how with specific, concrete strategies. This is the FINAL week of our Black Friday Sale.Visit https://celebratecalm.com/black-friday/ to purchase the Get Everything Pa...
2024-11-2324 minCalm Parenting PodcastADHD & ND Kids: 25 Ways To HelpADHD & ND Kids: 25 Ways To HelpDo you have a child who struggles with focus, inattention, executive function, sitting still, impulse control, blurting out, time management? A child who is disorganized, easily distracted, has anxiety and sensory needs? Kirk provides 25 different tools to help these kids while addressing nutrition, exercise, medication and more.Check out our BIG Fall Sale! Get practical strategies that really work with your strong-willed kids. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products/ to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowest prices of the year....
2024-10-3025 minCalm Parenting PodcastAre You Giving In...Or Just Using Wisdom?Are You Giving In...Or Just Using Wisdom? There are times when you are clear with your expectations and your child doesn't comply. Do you ever wonder, "Should I follow through right now...or would it be smarter to just let it go?" These gray areas of parenting are tough! Kirk walks you through three scenarios in which you may feel like you're "giving in," but it may be the right thing to do.Check out our BIG Fall Sale! Get practical strategies that really work with your strong-willed kids. Visit https://c...
2024-10-2722 minCalm Parenting Podcast“I Don’t Want Your Help!” When Kids Won’t Listen to You.“I Don’t Want Your Help!” When Kids Won’t Listen to You.You try to help your kids do something they are struggling with. But they won’t listen to you, even though it would be so much easier if they did! And it turns into a huge fight, sometimes with big emotions and bad words. Kirk gives you an exact script and action steps to help your kids change…without the anger, resentment and power struggles.Want more help? Get practical strategies that really work with your strong-willed kids. Visit https://celebr...
2024-10-2320 minCalm Parenting PodcastKids Who Lie, Steal, Sneak Things At NightKids Who Lie, Steal, Sneak Things At NightDo you have a child who lies, sometimes repeatedly and reflexively? What do you do when your child predictably sneaks food or their iPad or phone late at night? How do you handle a teen or tween who “liberates” your credit card to buy some gaming apps without your knowledge? What would you do if your child stole something, then lied about it? Kirk gives you scripts and specific action steps for tough situations.Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products/ to purchase the Get Everything Pack...
2024-10-1622 minCalm Parenting PodcastMEN: How to Stop the Yelling & Power Struggles (Men In The Arena Guest Podcast)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 l...
2023-11-031h 05Calm Parenting PodcastIs Giving Consequences “Threatening” Your Child? Better Ways to DisciplineIs 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...
2023-10-2231 minCalm Parenting PodcastBest Morning Routine Idea! I Dare You To Try ThisBest 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
2023-10-0817 minCalm Parenting Podcast3 Ways to Help Disruptive Kids in the Classroom3 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 Casey@CelebrateCalm.com for more information. Learn more at https://celebratecalm.comWant to finally stop the power struggles AND enjoy your st...
2023-10-0418 minCalm Parenting PodcastSchool Struggles? 8 Weird Ideas To Improve Focus, Motivation, Homework & WritingSchool Struggles? 8 Weird Ideas To Improve Focus, Motivation, Homework & WritingIt'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.comWant to finally stop the power struggles AND enjoy your strong-willed ch...
2023-10-0124 minCalm Parenting PodcastStealing, Lying and SpankingStealing, 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....
2023-09-2420 minCalm Parenting PodcastWhen Kids Don’t Want to Do Things YOUR WayWhen 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. V...
2023-09-1723 minCalm Parenting PodcastFighting Over Doritos: Handling Tantrums & Sibling FightsFighting 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...
2023-09-1314 minCalm Parenting PodcastMy Son Follows Me, Relentlessly, Picking FightsMy 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. K...
2023-09-1012 minCalm Parenting PodcastThe Frustrated Child: 3 Ways to HelpThe 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.
2023-09-0326 minCalm Parenting PodcastHow & When To Be Stern, Without Being MeanHow & 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...
2023-08-2725 minCalm Parenting PodcastYou’re Not Yelling…Yet. But Here’s What Ticks You Off.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 Kir...
2023-07-2313 minCalm Parenting PodcastOne New Idea When a Child Lashes OutOne 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 fa...
2023-07-1614 minCalm Parenting PodcastStraight Up Defiance: 7 Ways to Stop It.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...
2023-07-0929 minCalm Parenting PodcastWhen Kids Resist & Whine—Stop Trying to Make Everything BetterWhen 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? K...
2023-07-0215 minCalm Parenting PodcastKirk Answers Your Toughest Questions!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 Casey@CelebrateCalm.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...
2023-06-2345 minCalm Parenting PodcastHandling A Demanding Child Without Losing Your MindHandling 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.
2023-06-1824 minCalm Parenting PodcastWhen Your Child Thrashes About—Teach Them To Be ResponsibleWhen 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 Da...
2023-05-1529 minCalm Parenting Podcast10 Secrets To Stop Homework Battles10 Secrets To Stop Homework BattlesIs homework time often a nightly power struggle that results in meltdowns, lectures, and tears? Your kids have real attention issues, want to give up when work gets difficult. So Kirk gives you a couple dozen practical strategies (including some weird one) to make homework time easier and reduce the power struggles.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 e...
2023-02-0518 minCalm Parenting PodcastMen In The Arena Guest Podcast: Discipline Without Anger w/ Kirk MartinDads, are you tired of yelling at your kids? Does your child seem to push all your buttons? Do you struggle with how to respond to rebellious or disobedient kids in a way that is loving but also holds the line? In this week's episode, Kirk Martin, host of the Calm Parenting podcast, joins Jim Ramos on the Men In The Arena Podcast to teach you how to regain your calm and discipline your kids WITHOUT the anger.Get Your Copy Now! of Jim's Newest Free Book Download!www.meninthearena.org Learn...
2023-02-021h 05Calm Parenting PodcastChild Who Creates Chaos & Seeks Attention (Attachment Issues)Child Who Creates Chaos & Seeks Attention (Attachment Issues)Do you have a child who seemingly creates chaos in your home on purpose? Pushes your buttons, acts out when on family outings, provokes siblings? Do you have an adopted child or one who struggles with attachment issues? Learn WHY your kids do this and HOW you can help them.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...
2023-01-2917 minCalm Parenting PodcastHow to Reset/Recover After You React/Yell At/Lecture Your ChildHow to Reset/Recover After You React/Yell At/Lecture Your ChildDo you ever mess up and end up losing it, yelling, going on and on, making it personal, or just reacting angrily to your child? Of course you do. Because you are human. And it’s going to happen again, probably within 24 hours of listening to this podcast! I want to give you a crucial skill you work on this week and let you inside a special mentoring program I do with Dads.Want to talk with Kirk directly and come...
2023-01-2209 minCalm Parenting PodcastWhy I'm Glad A Kid Ignored His ParentsGET 25 CONCRETE ACTION STEPS THAT WILL REBUILD YOUR RELATIONSHIP.Kirk shows you exactly how to do this through the No BS program. It’s the instruction manual you should have been given when you brought your strong willed child home. Listen directly on your iPhone or Android with our new app. Get the No B.S. Program for $99 (Reg. $300). Click here to learn more about the No B.S. Program!Get the No B.S. Program FREE when you book a Phone Consultation with Kirk. Kirk will work with you individually, or together with your spous...
2022-03-1412 minCalm Parenting Podcast3 Scripts for Kids Who Hate to Lose, Whine, Or Say “That’s Not Fair!”KIRK'S ANNUAL BIRTHDAY SALE ENDS NEXT WEEK: You get everything we have ever recorded delivered directly to an app on your iPhone, iPad, Android, or computer. Listen anywhere, anytime. You receive 35 hours of practical strategies and concrete examples, along with multiple PDF workbooks. Click here to learn more and take advantage of Kirk's Birthday Sale: https://celebratecalm.com/calm-2022/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...
2022-03-1016 minCalm Parenting PodcastA Script & 2 Ways to Diffuse Heated MomentsKIRK'S ANNUAL BIRTHDAY SALE ENDS NEXT WEEK: You get everything we have ever recorded delivered directly to an app on your iPhone, iPad, Android, or computer. Listen anywhere, anytime. You receive 35 hours of practical strategies and concrete examples, along with multiple PDF workbooks. Click here to learn more and take advantage of Kirk's Birthday Sale: https://celebratecalm.com/calm-2022/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...
2022-03-0615 minCalm Parenting PodcastWhy Defiance Is An OpportunityKIRK'S ANNUAL BIRTHDAY 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 receive 35 hours of practical strategies and concrete examples, along with multiple PDF workbooks. Click here to learn more and take advantage of Kirk's Birthday Sale: https://celebratecalm.com/calm-2022/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...
2022-03-0119 minCalm Parenting PodcastHow to Get Kids’ Heads Out of Screens This SummerHow to Get Kids’ Heads Out of Screens This SummerOf course your kids became more reliant on screens during the pandemic. The question is how do we realistically begin to roll back screen use? Kirk gives you three practical strategies to try ASAP and a big idea that works 94.7% of the time.FREE SHIPPING this week when you purchase the Get Everything Package.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 wi...
2021-06-0423 minCalm Parenting PodcastWhen Kids Refuse To Go, Lash Out & Don’t Like Your RulesWhen Kids Refuse To Go, Lash Out & Don’t Like Your RulesYour teenage daughter is mad because you won’t let her text late at night or go to a party. Your anxious son is screaming at you and refuses to go to an extracurricular. The battle lines are drawn. Kirk gives you a specific script and action steps to solve this battle.FREE SHIPPING this week when you purchase the Get Everything Package.Get Personal Mentoring with Kirk Over the Phone.Kirk will work with you individually or with you and your...
2021-06-0121 minCalm Parenting PodcastHow To Handle Chaos, Whining, Meltdowns & Sibling FightsHow To Handle Chaos, Whining, Meltdowns & Sibling FightsAll hell is breaking loose around you. Kids are whining, fighting, melting down. It’s so frustrating after all you’ve done to make your kids happy. Your first impulse is to fix it and stop all the chaos. But that often backfires. Kirk shows you a different way, including a great example when siblings are squabbling. FREE SHIPPING this week when you purchase the Get Everything Package. Plus you get 67% OFF. Get Personal Mentoring with Kirk Over the Phone.Kirk will work with you indivi...
2021-05-1819 minCalm Parenting PodcastNo, Your Kids DO NOT Want Your Attention—They Want This.No, Your Kids DO NOT Want Your Attention—They Want This.What if there was one tool you could use to calm an upset child, motivate your child to behave better, and stop arguments, defiance and hitting siblings? Kirk shows you how in this enlightening, very practical podcast. Our Mother's Day Sale Ends This Weekend! You get the Calm Couples Marriage Mentoring Program FREE with your purchase of the Calm Parenting Package or the Get Everything Package. Make this your Mother’s Day gift to yourself or tell your husband THIS is what you want.Get...
2021-05-0318 minCalm Parenting PodcastWhy You Should NOT Talk About A Child's FeelingsWhy You Should NOT Talk About A Child's FeelingsHave kids who struggle with feeling frustrated, angry, or anxious? Of course! There are times when you should NOT ask your kids to “identify their emotions” or “express their feelings.” Kirk shows you a different way and provides an actual script for you to help your kids deal with their emotions.GET THE CONFIDENCE YOU NEED TO LEAD YOUR KIDS. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com. Tell us your family situation and we’ll put together a custom package to meet your specific needs within your budget or take advant...
2021-03-0809 minCalm Parenting PodcastThis F Word Improves Grades and HomeworkThis F Word Improves Grades and HomeworkDo you have a child who resists, melts down, or shuts down when doing homework or school work? Kirk gives you 10 Do's and Don'ts (and how to leverage this important F word) to improve grades and homework without the power struggles. Use these at home and in the classroom. GET THE CONFIDENCE YOU NEED TO LEAD YOUR KIDS. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com. Tell us your family situation and we’ll put together a custom package to meet your specific needs within your budget or take advantage of our BIG...
2021-03-0415 minCalm Parenting Podcast"Ugh! Another Call About School!""Ugh! Another Call About School!"No one really understands the challenges your kids face in school with short-term memory, processing, and getting along with kids their own age. It’s draining. Afternoon/homework meltdowns are frequent. Behavior charts and consequences don’t work. Kirk shares three positive tools to help with focus, anxiety, blurting out, and more.GET THE CONFIDENCE YOU NEED TO LEAD YOUR KIDS. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com. Tell us your family situation and we’ll put together a custom package to meet your specific needs within your budget or take advantage of our BIG sp...
2021-03-0222 minCalm Parenting PodcastGet Ex On Same Page? How to Discipline Step-Kids?Get Ex On Same Page? How to Discipline Step-Kids?How can I get my ex-spouse to agree to common boundaries and expectations for our kids? Should I directly discipline my new spouse's kids? How can we get the step-kids to respect us as authority figures? Kirk tackles these tricky situations with candor, compassion, and practical insight. Please listen and share with others.Black Friday Sale Ends Monday at 11:59pm. We have special deals on the Calm Parenting Package, the Get Everything Package, and the No B.S. Program. Our programs have never been this inexpensive.
2020-12-0417 minCalm Parenting PodcastChild Call You An Idiot, Have Trouble in School, Fight with Siblings? 5 Ways to Change BehaviorHow can you: Teach your child to focus on schoolwork at home and in the classroom while building confidence? Stop sibling fights? Respond when your child calls you an idiot? Get your spouse to respect you? Get kids to behave when consequences don't work? Kirk shares five unconventional ideas from his coaching/mentoring experience that will change your family.Want Kirk to spend time with your family over the phone, work through your biggest challenges, and come up with a game plan specifically for your situation?NEW MONTHLY MENTORING & INDIVIDUAL PHONE CONSULTATIONS Let's get t...
2020-11-1419 minCalm Parenting PodcastWhy Kirk Struggled—Some Deeply Personal Insights to Help You in 2020Why Kirk Struggled—Some Deeply Personal Insights to Help You in 2020NEW PODCASTWhy Kirk Struggled—Some Deeply Personal Insights to Help You in 2020Kirk shares deeply personal reasons he struggled as a husband and father. It will help give you hope to change in 2020. As always, Kirk provides scripts that will change your kids now and for generations to come.BOOK KIRK. Changes happen at our live events because Kirk’s vulnerability in sharing his struggles inspires parents and teachers to change. If you like Kirk’s podcasts, invite him to speak in...
2019-12-3129 min
Calm Parenting PodcastStop Crushing Spirits: 5 Ways Teachers Can Help Our KidsStop Crushing Spirits: 5 Ways Teachers Can Help Our Kids
Can you imagine internalizing that you're a bad kid or stupid kid? Behavior charts crush our kids. But you can't just let kids get away with misbehavior when they struggle with following directions, focus and attention, blurting out, writing, social skills and more. Use this revolutionary approach and script Kirk provides, and your challenging kids can become leaders at home and in the class room. SHARE THIS WITH TEACHERS, PTA, AND PRINCIPAL.
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2019-02-2522 min
Calm Parenting PodcastKids Not Listening? Don't Mess With Me.Your child whines, negotiates, argues, says, "One more minute" or just refuses to do what you ask, then calls you mean. In this podcast, Kirk demonstrates the tone and attitude you need in order to get your kids to listen to and respect you...without yelling, explaining, begging, or giving empty threats.
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2019-02-1819 min
Calm Parenting PodcastQ:A: Hubby On Board? Rude or Anxious Kids.Q:A: Hubby On Board? Rude or Anxious Kids.
“My son has had an attitude lately. How can we change that?” Kirk gives you an entirely different way to frame this. “How can I get my hubby on board?” Kirk gives you four different scripts and one blunt approach. “How can we get our daughter to try new things?” Listen in as Kirk shares more great insight and strategies to break generational patterns.
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2018-12-1119 min
Calm Parenting PodcastGet Your Kids to Make Good Choices: Two Practical Ideas You Can Use Tonight.Your kids are impulsive and make bad choices. Then they get in trouble and you end up fighting. It's exhausting. How can you get your kids to own their choices and be responsible for themselves? Kirk gives you two very powerful and concrete strategies in this short podcast. You can use the Choice Ball and Bonfire examples tonight—men will love the Bonfire approach!
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2018-01-2018 min
Calm Parenting PodcastHelp With ADHD—Angry Kirk!Help With ADHD—Angry Kirk!
It’s hard parenting a child with symptoms of ADHD, especially when society judges and says there’s something wrong with your kids. Kirk got a little angry, but used that to give you practical tools to build your child’s confidence. Get more help at http://www.celebratecalm.com/adhd-brain-boosters/.
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2017-11-0622 min