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 Kids Don’t Respect A Step-Parent
April 16, 2022 14:00 - 15 minutesWant to talk with Kirk directly and come up with a game plan for your family? Kirk will work with you individually, or together with your spouse, to get you on the same page and help with the toughest parenting situations you haven’t been able to solve. These calls are a game-changer. Click here to learn about mentoring packages. We are including the No B.S. Program FREE with mentoring OR you can get it here this week for $99: https://celebratecalm.com/nobs/ Get Everything Package: You get ...
Child Sending Inappropriate Texts, Vaping, Drinking? Use This Script
April 11, 2022 21:00 - 19 minutesWant to talk with Kirk directly and come up with a game plan for your family? Kirk will work with you individually, or together with your spouse, to get you on the same page and help with the toughest parenting situations you haven’t been able to solve. These calls are a game-changer. Click here to learn about mentoring packages. We are including the No B.S. Program FREE with mentoring OR you can get it here this week for $99: https://celebratecalm.com/nobs/ Get Everything Package: You get e...
Fights Over Bedtime, Fortnite & Swearing: How to Teach Delayed Gratification
April 03, 2022 21:00 - 14 minutesGet Everything Spring Sale: 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: 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...
“I’m Stupid!” How to Change/Improve Behavior
March 27, 2022 21:00 - 20 minutesGet Everything Spring Sale: 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: 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...
How Can I Get Through To My Child?
March 21, 2022 01:13 - 12 minutesGet Everything Spring Sale: 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: 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...
Why I'm Glad A Kid Ignored His Parents
March 14, 2022 21:00 - 13 minutesGET 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 indivi...
3 Scripts for Kids Who Hate to Lose, Whine, Or Say “That’s Not Fair!”
March 10, 2022 00:00 - 18 minutesKIRK'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 in...
A Script & 2 Ways to Diffuse Heated Moments
March 06, 2022 22:00 - 16 minutesKIRK'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 in...
Texas: 2 Live Events in Texas & An Opportunity to Come to Your Town!
March 01, 2022 19:33 - 4 minutesTEXAS ONLY: 2 LIVE EVENTS & 2 DATES AVAILABLE TO COME TO YOUR TOWNWe are THRILLED to announce we'll be returning to Texas later this month. We have a couple of events already booked and two evenings open to come to YOUR town in Texas. Scroll below to see our event schedule and how to book Kirk in your town. Wednesday, March 30th 6:30pm – 8:30pm ***FREE & NO NEED TO REGISTER***Three:16 Church / 7760 Prue Rd. / San Antonio, TX 78249 Thursday, March 31 - Saturday, April 2nd Teach Them Dili...
Why Defiance Is An Opportunity
March 01, 2022 00:00 - 21 minutesKIRK'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 indivi...
5 Discipline Tools To Get Your Kids to Cooperate
February 21, 2022 19:04 - 21 minutesWINTER SALE: 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 examples, along with multiple PDF workbooks. Click here to learn more and take advantage of our Winter 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...
Motivating Kids in Sports, Music, & Extracurriculars
February 17, 2022 22:00 - 14 minutesWINTER SALE: 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 examples, along with multiple PDF workbooks. Click here to learn more and take advantage of our Winter 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...
Get Your Kids to Listen Without Resistance
February 15, 2022 15:46 - 15 minutesWINTER SALE: 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 examples, along with multiple PDF workbooks. Click here to learn more and take advantage of our Winter 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...
5 Minutes to Change Morning/Bedtime & Save Your Marriage
February 12, 2022 15:00 - 6 minutesOur Valentine's Day Sale Ends Monday at Midnight! You get the Calm Couples Marriage Program FREE with the Calm Parenting Package. We deliver it directly to an app on your iPhone, iPad, Android, or computer. Listen anywhere, anytime. You get 35 hours of practical strategies and concrete examples, along with multiple PDF workbooks. Click here to learn more and take advantage of our Valentine's Day Sale: https://celebratecalm.com/valentines-day/ Want to customize a smaller bundle? Email Casey@Ce...
Consequences That Work & Build Trust, Not Shame
February 08, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutesOur Valentine's Day Sale Begins Now! You get the Calm Couples Marriage Program FREE with the Calm Parenting Package. We deliver it directly to an app on your iPhone, iPad, Android, or computer. Listen anywhere, anytime. You get 35 hours of practical strategies and concrete examples, along with multiple PDF workbooks. Click here to learn more and take advantage of our Valentine's Day Sale: https://celebratecalm.com/valentines-day/ Want to customize a smaller bundle? Email [email protected]...
Should You Express Disappointment In Your Child?
February 01, 2022 17:56 - 14 minutesWant to talk with Kirk directly and come up with a game plan for your family? Kirk will work with you individually, or together with your spouse, to get you on the same page and help with the toughest parenting situations you haven’t been able to solve. These calls are a game-changer. Plus you get the No B.S. Program FREE. Click here to learn about mentoring packages. Or you can start by going through the No B.S. Program for $99. You’ll discover 25 specific action steps to rebuild your relat...
Kid Who Acts Like Nothing Happened After Meltdown
January 23, 2022 22:00 - 22 minutesFINAL WEEK: New Year's Sale Ends Monday, January 31st! 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 examples, along with multiple PDF workbooks. Click here to learn more and take advantage of our New Year's Sale: https://celebratecalm.com/calm-2022/ Want to customize a smaller bundle? Email [email protected] or check out our most popular fo...
Proper Expectations: Why Kids Do Things on Their Own Terms
January 16, 2022 22:00 - 16 minutesWe are continuing our New Year's Sale One More Week! 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 examples, along with multiple PDF workbooks. Click here to learn more and take advantage of our New Year's Sale: https://celebratecalm.com/calm-2022/ Want to customize a smaller bundle? Email [email protected] or check out our most popular four...
Turn Disruptive Students into Helpful, Confident Kids
January 09, 2022 22:00 - 13 minutesOur New Year's 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 examples, along with multiple PDF workbooks. Click here to learn more and take advantage of our New Year's Sale: https://celebratecalm.com/christmas-clearance/ Want to customize a smaller bundle? Email [email protected] or check out our most popular four programs: ...
Never Say These Two Phrases To An Upset Child
January 02, 2022 22:00 - 12 minutesOur New Year's 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 examples, along with multiple PDF workbooks. Click here to learn more and take advantage of our New Year's Sale: https://celebratecalm.com/calm-2022/ Want to customize a smaller bundle? Email [email protected] or check out our most popular four programs: https://ce...
When Kids Rage & Feel Helpless
December 27, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutesChristmas Clearance Sale Extended One More Week! 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 examples, along with multiple PDF workbooks. Click here to learn more and take advantage of our Christmas Clearance Sale: https://celebratecalm.com/christmas-clearance/ Want to customize a smaller bundle? Email [email protected] or check out our mo...
Child Not Living Up to Potential? Do This.
December 19, 2021 22:00 - 15 minutesOur Christmas Clearance Sale Ends This Weekend: 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 examples, along with multiple PDF workbooks. Click here to learn more and take advantage of our Christmas Clearance Sale: https://celebratecalm.com/christmas-clearance/ Want to customize a smaller bundle? Email [email protected] or check out our mos...
Medication For Behavior Issues? Try These 7 Strategies First.
December 12, 2021 22:00 - 15 minutesChristmas Clearance Sale Extended One More Week! 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 examples, along with multiple PDF workbooks. Click here to learn more and take advantage of our Christmas Clearance Sale: https://celebratecalm.com/christmas-clearance/ Want to customize a smaller bundle? Email [email protected] or check out our mo...
Don’t Miss These Critical Moments: Defiant or Desperate Kid?
December 05, 2021 22:00 - 20 minutesOur Christmas Clearance Sale Ends This Weekend: 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 examples, along with multiple PDF workbooks. Click here to learn more and take advantage of our Christmas Clearance Sale: https://celebratecalm.com/christmas-clearance/ Want to customize a smaller bundle? Email [email protected] or check out our mos...
Disappoint Your Kids on Purpose
November 29, 2021 22:00 - 18 minutesEarly Access To Our Christmas Clearance 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 examples, along with multiple PDF workbooks. Click here to learn more and take advantage of our Christmas Clearance Sale: https://celebratecalm.com/christmas-clearance/ Want to customize a smaller bundle? Email [email protected] or check ou...
5 Ways To Survive Thanksgiving with Family
November 24, 2021 23:25 - 39 minutesOur Black Friday Sale Ends on Sunday, November 28: 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 examples, along with multiple PDF workbooks. Click here to learn more and take advantage of our Black Friday Sale: https://celebratecalm.com/black-friday/ Want to customize a smaller bundle? Email [email protected] or check out our most popular f...
Do What Works, Even If It’s Weird
November 21, 2021 22:00 - 13 minutesOur Black Friday Sale Ends on Sunday, November 28: 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 examples, along with multiple PDF workbooks. Click here to learn more and take advantage of our Black Friday Sale: https://celebratecalm.com/black-friday/ Want to customize a smaller bundle? Email [email protected] or check out our most popular f...
Old School Parenting Outdated? Not In These 2 Ways.
November 18, 2021 09:00 - 16 minutesEarly Access To Our Annual Black Friday 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 examples, along with multiple PDF workbooks. Click here to learn more and take advantage of our Black Friday Sale: https://celebratecalm.com/black-friday/ Want to customize a smaller bundle? Email [email protected] or check out our most pop...
Why Your Kids Aren’t Listening or Progressing
November 15, 2021 22:00 - 11 minutesEarly Access To Our Annual Black Friday 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 examples, along with multiple PDF workbooks. Click here to learn more and take advantage of our Black Friday Sale: https://celebratecalm.com/black-friday/ Want to customize a smaller bundle? Email [email protected] or check out our most pop...
Child Hits, Screams, Defiant? What’s the Root?
November 08, 2021 21:00 - 16 minutesWant to listen to 35 hours of practical strategies and concrete examples from your iPhone or Android? All of our programs are now available for In-App listening. Simply download an app, login, and listen anytime, anywhere! Click here to learn more and get a great deal on the Get Everything Package this week: https://celebratecalm.com/products/ Want to customize a smaller bundle? Email [email protected] or check out our most popular four programs: https://celebratecalm.com/get-the-bag/...
Child Procrastinate? How to Help Kids Focus.
November 01, 2021 19:00 - 17 minutesWant personal mentoring with Kirk via Phone? Click here to learn about mentoring packages. All of our programs are now available via in-app streaming. Simply download an app, login, and listen anytime, anywhere! 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/ Take advantage of The Get Everything Package on sale here: https://celebratecalm.com/products/ Want to book a LIVE EVENT in 2022?! We are now bookin...
Get Kids to Love & Respect Siblings?
October 25, 2021 21:00 - 19 minutesFREE LIVE EVENTS in Northern Virginia, Indiana, and Kansas City this week and next! Visit https://celebratecalm.com/attend-live-events/ to see our full schedule! We have extended our Fall Sale until November 1st. Take advantage of huge discounts on the Get Everything Package & Calm Parenting Package this month with our Fall Sale. Want to book a LIVE EVENT in 2021/2022?! We are now booking IN PERSON and Zoom events for schools, PTAs, churches, synagogues, corporations, and agencies! Simply ...
DADS ONLY: HOW TO REALLY GET RESPECT
October 22, 2021 23:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBDADS ONLY: HOW TO REALLY GET RESPECT I was raised by a career military father who used the fear and intimidation approach to relationships. The discipline I learned from my Dad helped me build my career, but I never learned how to build relationships. You're a good man who has worked hard and you have a nice house, but your home may be falling apart from the inside out. I have one simple challenge for men, one simple question to ask your wife. No guilt, no blame, but also no excuses! FREE L...
Dads Only: How To Really Get Respect
October 22, 2021 23:00 - 21 minutesDads Only: How To Really Get RespectI was raised by a career military father who used the fear and intimidation approach to relationships. The discipline I learned from my Dad helped me build my career, but I never learned how to build relationships. You're a good man who has worked hard and you have a nice house, but your home may be falling apart from the inside out. I have one simple challenge for men, one simple question to ask your wife. No guilt, no blame, but also no excuses! FREE LIVE...
Should You Ask Less of A Strong-Willed Child?
October 17, 2021 22:00 - 14 minutesShould You Ask Less of A Strong-Willed Child?What do you do when your strong-willed child doesn’t do chores or homework the way he should? What about the child who melts down and is defiant and disrespectful? Should you ask less of this child? Kirk provides a completely different way of reframing success in your home. A must listen if you have a challenging child. FREE LIVE EVENTS in Northern Virginia, Indiana, and Kansas City in the next few weeks. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/attend-live...
Moms Do Too Much. Here’s How to Stop That.
October 11, 2021 20:27 - 13 minutesMoms Do Too Much. Here’s How to Stop That.You do way too much, Moms. It makes you frustrated when your kids won’t even do simple things or help out. The “After all I do for you…” resentment doesn’t feel good. So how can you enjoy being a Mom again and enjoy your kids? How can you transition from being a Mommy to being a Mom? NEW!! Parent BootCamps in Washington, DC. Click here to learn more:https://celebratecalm.com/bootcamp/ Can't make it to a live BootCamp? Schedule a Phone Consultation o...
How Involved Should You Be in Homework?
October 04, 2021 14:58 - 17 minutesHow Involved Should You Be in Homework?This is the age-old question that will consume you from Kindergarten through high school. Should you let your kids own their choices and possibly fail or jump in? Kirk shares one way to approach this with your child. NEW!! Parent BootCamps in Washington, DC & Kansas City, KS. Click here to learn more:https://celebratecalm.com/bootcamp/ Can't make it to a live BootCamp? Schedule aPhone Consultation or go through the NO B.S Program. Let us know what YOU a...
Kids Not Living Up to Potential?
September 26, 2021 20:46 - 18 minutesKids Not Living Up to Potential?Your child does the bare minimum to get by, resists you, or isn't living up to his potential. Your lectures and anxiety cause the exact opposite result you're looking for. So how can you motivate this child and build a closer relationship? NEW!! Parent BootCamps in Washington, DC, Dallas, TX, & Kansas City, KS. Click here to learn more:https://celebratecalm.com/bootcamp/ Can't make it to a live BootCamp? Schedule a Phone Consultation or go through NO B.S Progr...
SPECIAL PODCAST! Why I Like Parent BootCamps
September 22, 2021 04:00 - 5 minutes - 5.38 MBSPECIAL PODCAST! Why I Like Parent BootCamp Because we've had so many inquiries, I wanted to explain why I like BootCamp. It gives me six hours to apply all of my insight into strong-willed kids to your toughest situations, in a small group setting so everyone learns. It's no fluff, just hardcore insight and No B.S. strategies so you walk away with an actual Game Plan. It's especially helpful for Dads because I can speak to them directly...and may even help bridge that divide in your marriag...
Have An Unmotivated, Frustrated Child Who Feels Dumb?
September 21, 2021 01:45 - 15 minutesHave An Unmotivated, Frustrated Child Who Feels Dumb?Has your child ever said, “I’m dumb” or “You’re stupid!”? That often happens when kids get overwhelmed in school and don’t know what to do. Kirk shares a life-changing script and insight into your child’s brain in this podcast. NEW!! Parent BootCamps in Washington, DC, Dallas, TX, & Kansas City, KS. Click here to learn more: https://celebratecalm.com/bootcamp/ Can't make it to a live BootCamp? Schedule a Phone Consultation or go through NO...
Do We Give In? Let Her Get Away With Things?
September 13, 2021 17:07 - 18 minutesDo We Give In? Let Her Get Away With Things?Your child isn’t listening to your directions. You want to impose a consequence, but then the child will spiral out of control. So do you stop asking your child to do things? Do you give in and let them get away with things? Kirk gives you a very important strategy to use in these situations. NEW!! Parent BootCamps in Washington, DC, Dallas, TX, & Kansas City, KS. Click here to learn more: https://celebratecalm.com/bootcamp/ Can't make it to a live...
Child Anxious? Won’t Push Through Tough Assignments?
September 07, 2021 18:14 - 17 minutesChild Anxious? Won’t Push Through Tough Assignments?Do you have a child who is anxious, who doesn’t like new experiences? What about a child who does the minimal work necessary and won’t push through when school work is difficult? If you make a common parenting mistake, you’ll make these situations way worse. So Kirk gives you a fantastic script to use instead.Want hundreds of ideas like these? Take advantage of huge discounts on the Get Everything Package & Calm Parenting Package this month!...
3 Quick Ways to Help Kids at Back-to-School Time
August 23, 2021 15:51 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB3 Quick Ways to Help Kids at Back-to-School Time As the new school year begins, you’re hoping the new teacher understands your child and can help him succeed, instead of relying on behavior charts that make things worse. So how can you prepare new teachers to help your child? How can you send your child to school feeling confident that this year will be different? Kirk shares a killer idea from the ADHD University program you should use every year. Worried about anxiety, social skills, mot...
A Great Phrase to De-Escalate Back-to-School Tension
August 16, 2021 18:03 - 25 minutesA Great Phrase to De-Escalate Back-to-School TensionEveryone is on edge now with school returning. Your kids are going to pushback, become more mouthy and defiant, siblings are going to fight. In the moment, it’s so hard to remain in control, so use this easy phrase to reset and de-escalate situations. Worried about anxiety, social skills, motivating teens, behavior issues, transitioning after online learning, homework battles, and proper expectations? Of course. Kirk covers each of these top...
10 Back-to-School Tips for Kids Ages 3-17
August 08, 2021 16:00 - 34 minutes10 Back-to-School Tips for Kids Ages 3-17Worried about anxiety, social skills, motivating teens, behavior issues, transitioning after online learning, homework battles, and proper expectations? Of course. Kirk covers each of these topics in rapid fire format for kids of all ages. Want personal mentoring with Kirk via Phone? Click here to learn about mentoring packages. Take advantage of our Back-To-School Sale. Set your kids up for success this year: https://celebratecalm.com/products/ Want ...
Do Calm Strategies Apply to Kids/Parents of All Ages?
August 07, 2021 12:00 - 20 minutesDo Calm Strategies Apply to Kids/Parents of All Ages?When your child is having a meltdown or anxious, does it matter if they are 2, 5, 8, 11, 14 or 17? Not at all. In fact, the meltdowns can often look the same. Does it matter whether you are single, married, gay, straight, religious, atheist, Type-A or passive? No. Kirk shares universal principles that apply to all kids and parents. Want personal mentoring with Kirk via Phone? Click here to learn about mentoring packages. We are including th...
The Danger of Labels: Help, Don’t Fix, Your Child
August 01, 2021 21:00 - 20 minutesThe Danger of Labels: Help, Don’t Fix, Your ChildWhat if we labeled naturally compliant children with RFCD: Rule Following Compliance Disorder and asserted that their very nature is a disorder that needs to be fixed? Well, we’ve done that to our own kids with disastrous consequences. In this challenging and insightful podcast, Kirk shows you how to change this perspective and build your child’s confidence. Want personal mentoring with Kirk via Phone? Click here to learn about mentoring packag...
When Kids Are Wrong & Do Irritating Things
June 21, 2021 21:00 - 16 minutesWhen Kids Are Wrong & Do Irritating Things: Your son tears his pancakes with his bare hands. Your daughter doesn’t clean her room or do schoolwork the way you want. Your child procrastinates. It’s irritating. How can you use these moments to actually teach your child AND bond, rather than creating more power struggles? 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...
Special Podcast for Father's Day
June 20, 2021 23:23 - 15 minutesSpecial Podcast for Father's DayYour son is whining on the soccer field and refusing to be a good teammate. You're frustrated and embarrassed. Now you have a choice as the Dad. You can escalate this and destroy your child's confidence...or use it as a bonding moment to build his confidence. Kirk shows you how to use your power to get respect and build your relationship with a strong-willed child. Our Father's Day Sale Ends Tuesday! You get the Calm Couples Marriage Mentoring Program FREE with...
How to Affirm a Child Who Rejects Praise
June 14, 2021 23:10 - 11 minutesHow to Affirm a Child Who Rejects PraiseDo you have a child who rejects or resists your praise? Frustrating, isn't it? Our affirmation doesn't always resonate with how they feel inside or it feels disingenuous. Kirk gives you a script to build your child's confidence through specific, effective praise. Our Father'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 ...