Calm Parenting Podcast
386 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 270 ratingsHave 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 [email protected]
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When Your Child Provokes You: 3 Ways to Stop Reacting
December 17, 2023 17:00 - 19 minutesWhen Your Child Provokes You: 3 Ways to Stop Reacting Your 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 ...
Q&A: Fear of Failure, Calming A Chaotic Home, Child Doesn’t Want to Participate?
December 13, 2023 17:00 - 27 minutesQ&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 qu...
Grumpy Kid? How to Change This (& Yourself)
December 10, 2023 12:00 - 30 minutesGrumpy 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://c...
5 Ways to Get Your Kids to Clean Up Messes (Part II)
December 06, 2023 12:00 - 33 minutes5 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 o...
Overcoming Triggers That Set You Off: Messes Everywhere Part I
December 03, 2023 12:00 - 36 minutesOvercoming Triggers That Set You Off: Messes Everywhere Part I We 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 ...
Stop Fights Between Siblings & Parents. Build Confidence.
November 26, 2023 17:00 - 22 minutesThis 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 personall...
Thanksgiving: 8 Ways to Handle Big Emotions (And Judgmental Family!)
November 19, 2023 12:00 - 25 minutesThanksgiving: 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, ...
Parents with Big Emotions: 5 Responses When Kids Push Your Buttons.
November 12, 2023 12:00 - 26 minutesParents 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 Paren...
BIG DEFIANCE FROM A BROKEN RELATIONSHIP & CHILD
November 08, 2023 17:00 - 30 minutesBIG DEFIANCE FROM A BROKEN RELATIONSHIP & CHILD Confession: 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 t...
Stop Defiance & Big Emotions From Anxiety
November 05, 2023 12:00 - 23 minutesStop Defiance & Big Emotions From Anxiety Do 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 BI...
MEN: How to Stop the Yelling & Power Struggles (Men In The Arena Guest Podcast)
November 03, 2023 20:10 - 1 hourMEN: How to Stop the Yelling & Power Struggles Find 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 avai...
Calming A Screaming Toddler or Venomous Teen
November 01, 2023 17:00 - 24 minutesCalming A Screaming Toddler or Venomous Teen You 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. ...
5 Strategies to Help Kids With Big Emotions
October 29, 2023 12:00 - 26 minutes5 Strategies to Help Kids With Big Emotions Do 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 her...
Help For Homeschoolers Part II: 10+ Tips For Your Kids
October 25, 2023 12:00 - 33 minutesHelp For Homeschoolers Part II: 10+ Tips For Your Kids In 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/homeschool Kirk is available for Phone Consultations. Click here to learn more. This episode of the...
Is Giving Consequences “Threatening” Your Child? Better Ways to Discipline
October 22, 2023 12:00 - 37 minutesIs Giving Consequences “Threatening” Your Child? Better Ways to Discipline In 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://c...
Help For Homeschoolers Part I: 10 Secrets to Survive
October 18, 2023 12:00 - 38 minutesHelp For Homeschoolers Part I: 10 Secrets to Survive If 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/homeschool Kirk is avail...
Child Doesn’t Want Any Restrictions on Screen Time? 4 Script Options
October 15, 2023 12:00 - 29 minutesChild Doesn’t Want Any Restrictions on Screen Time? 4 Script Options Your 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.com Flash Sale! Get our LOWEST prices of the year on the Get Everything Package. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/flash-sale to purchase the...
Men: What Your Wife is Afraid To Tell You
October 11, 2023 17:00 - 18 minutesMen: What Your Wife is Afraid To Tell You I 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.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 pho...
Best Morning Routine Idea! I Dare You To Try This
October 08, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutesBest Morning Routine Idea! I Dare You To Try This How 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 h...
3 Ways to Help Disruptive Kids in the Classroom
October 04, 2023 17:00 - 22 minutes3 Ways to Help Disruptive Kids in the Classroom Consequences 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://celebratecal...
School Struggles? 8 Weird Ideas To Improve Focus, Motivation, Homework & Writing
October 01, 2023 12:00 - 27 minutesSchool 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 h...
How to "Win" The Power Struggle Without Struggling
September 27, 2023 17:00 - 28 minutesHow to "Win" The Power Struggle Without Struggling You 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...
Stealing, Lying and Spanking
September 24, 2023 12:00 - 23 minutesStealing, Lying and Spanking So 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 p...
When Kids Don’t Want to Do Things YOUR Way
September 17, 2023 12:00 - 27 minutesWhen 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 ...
Fighting Over Doritos: Handling Tantrums & Sibling Fights
September 13, 2023 17:00 - 17 minutesFighting Over Doritos: Handling Tantrums & Sibling Fights Two 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 exac...
My Son Follows Me, Relentlessly, Picking Fights
September 10, 2023 12:00 - 13 minutesMy Son Follows Me, Relentlessly, Picking Fights What 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...
The Frustrated Child: 3 Ways to Help
September 03, 2023 12:00 - 29 minutesThe Frustrated Child: 3 Ways to Help This 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 Everyt...
How & When To Be Stern, Without Being Mean
August 27, 2023 12:00 - 29 minutesHow & When To Be Stern, Without Being Mean There 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 d...
Stop Power Struggles Without Breaking Your Child’s Spirit
August 20, 2023 12:00 - 30 minutesStop 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. ...
Moms, This is NOT Your Fault (Tough Toddler Troubles)
August 12, 2023 14:17 - 54 minutesMoms, 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 pers...
Let Your Kids Be Odd & Responsible For Themselves
August 09, 2023 19:00 - 16 minutesLet Your Kids Be Odd & Responsible For Themselves You 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/produc...
3 Quick Ways to Help Kids at Back-to-School Time
August 06, 2023 12:00 - 19 minutesAs 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. ...
Stop Making Your Kids Eat Your Food…Or Ideas
July 30, 2023 12:00 - 17 minutesDo 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 ...
You’re Not Yelling…Yet. But Here’s What Ticks You Off.
July 23, 2023 12:00 - 17 minutesYou’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...
One New Idea When a Child Lashes Out
July 16, 2023 12:00 - 18 minutesOne New Idea When a Child Lashes Out So 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 i...
Straight Up Defiance: 7 Ways to Stop It.
July 09, 2023 12:00 - 31 minutesStraight 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?...
When Kids Resist & Whine—Stop Trying to Make Everything Better
July 02, 2023 12:00 - 19 minutesWhen Kids Resist & Whine—Stop Trying to Make Everything Better Are 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? Ki...
Q&A: Exhausted By Lies, Defiance, Yelling, Moody Kids?
June 28, 2023 17:00 - 1 hourQ&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/...
2 Ways to (Re)Build Your Relationship With Your Strong-Willed Child
June 25, 2023 12:00 - 23 minutes2 Ways to (Re)Build Your Relationship With Your Strong-Willed Child To 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 relation...
Kirk Answers Your Toughest Questions!
June 23, 2023 16:00 - 50 minutesKirk 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/adchoices
Handling A Demanding Child Without Losing Your Mind
June 18, 2023 12:00 - 27 minutesHandling 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://celebrat...
How to Discipline Without Anger
June 11, 2023 12:00 - 23 minutesHow 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 Casey@CelebrateCalm...
"I Don't Have Anger Issues!"
June 09, 2023 17:00 - 9 minutes"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 htt...
Triggered By Messes? An Odd Way to Get Your Kids to Listen More
June 04, 2023 12:00 - 25 minutesTriggered By Messes? An Odd Way to Get Your Kids to Listen More What 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? ...
Child Bossy, Melt Down Over Transitions & Losing, Argue Relentlessly?
May 28, 2023 12:00 - 22 minutesChild 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 experien...
Sibling Fights: What Are The Consequences?
May 21, 2023 12:00 - 19 minutesSibling 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 choic...
When Your Child Thrashes About—Teach Them To Be Responsible
May 15, 2023 06:00 - 33 minutesWhen Your Child Thrashes About—Teach Them To Be Responsible Ever 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...
I Feel Like A Failure As A Mom! My Child Won’t Listen!
May 07, 2023 12:00 - 41 minutesI Feel Like A Failure As A Mom! My Child Won’t Listen! “Our son won’t listen at home, school, or at soccer practice. He just does his own thing. I feel like a failure as a Mom that I can’t get him to overcome this.” Kirk shows you how to get kids to listen, BUT also reassures good Moms and Dads that this isn’t the highest priority right now (especially for younger kids). Our Mother's Day Sale continues this week. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/mothers-day to purchase the Get Everything Pac...
Why Do Strong-Willed Kids Push Your Buttons?
April 23, 2023 12:00 - 23 minutesWhy Do Strong-Willed Kids Push Your Buttons? It’s a given. Your kids are going to push your buttons. They are going to irritate you. And you are going to react. And make things worse. So how do you stop reacting when your kids talk back, dawdle, roll their eyes, slouch, refuse to do homework, do nothing but text or play video games? We are extending our our annual Spring Sale through the end of April! Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowe...
PANDAS, Pills, Patience & Pushups: Who Wins the Faceoff?
April 16, 2023 12:00 - 21 minutesPANDAS, Pills, Patience & Pushups: Who Wins the Faceoff? Your child is resistant to doing something they don’t like. You naturally get impatient. Your child whines and complains, and then takes a long time doing what you ask. You get irritated and the scene turns into a shouting match with big emotions and slamming doors. So let’s try something counterintuitive and see if it works! We are extending our our annual Spring Sale through the end of April! Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products...