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Calm Parenting Podcast

Have a strong-willed child who doesn"t respond to consequences, argues like an attorney, and refuses to do things your way? Good! You"re in the right place. Celebrate Calm Founder Kirk Martin has given over 1,000,000 parents and teachers around the world practical, life-changing strategies to stop power struggles, yelling, and defiance NOW. Based on work with 1,500 challenging kids (many with AD/HD, OCD, ODD, ASD, etc.) in his home, and years spent in classrooms, Kirk"s approach is

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00:22:19

Get Kids Moving More Quickly: 10 Practical Ideas To...

Calm Parenting Podcast ·

2025/08/27

Do you have trouble getting your kids to school, appointments, or bed without a fight? Have a child who dawdles, resists your instructions, struggles with anxiety or focus? In this episode, I give you a range of creative, practical strategies to get kids of all ages moving more quickly…without the battles. Want more ideas like this? Take advantage of our Back-to-School Sale at https://celebratecalm.com/products/. Email casey@celebratecalm.com with any questions.AG1 Go

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00:23:12

Are Kids Supposed to Be Immediately Obedient? How Can...

Calm Parenting Podcast ·

2025/08/24

Were you raised to believe that kids are supposed to be immediately obedient? Do you ever feel like you are doing something wrong because your strong-willed child isn’t very compliant? Do you ever feel caught in the middle trying to be the peacekeeper between a spouse or family members with unrealistic expectations or religious beliefs and kids who are just being kids? I want to free you from these false expectations and show you practical ways to motivate your kids to listen. Learn a different way

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00:26:10

Unmotivated Child, Won’t Push Through, Avoids Tasks,...

Calm Parenting Podcast ·

2025/08/20

Do you have a strong-willed child who knows how to push your buttons, may be rude and defiant, won't push through when tasks are hard, appears lazy, and always asks, "Why?" when told to do something...instead of just doing what you ask? Kirk gives you scripts and strategies to motivate your child…and change your family for generations. Our Back-To-School Sale continues this week. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products/ to make this school year different. Email casey@celebratecalm.com with any

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00:26:37

Big Emotions Are Coming: 5 Ways to Prepare #510

Calm Parenting Podcast ·

2025/08/17

Do you have a child with BIG emotions? Of course you do. Do you or your spouse have big emotions? Yeah probably. The start of a new school year means big emotions are coming so I want to prepare you with 5 practical ideas and scripts to use WHEN the next meltdown occurs. Our Back-To-School Sale continues this week. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products/ to make this school year different. Email casey@celebratecalm.com with any questions.AG1 Go to https://DrinkAG1.com/CALM to get $76 of free

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00:21:22

Want A Resilient Child? Back Off (& Shut Up) Part II...

Calm Parenting Podcast ·

2025/08/13

How do you teach kids of all ages to be resilient emotionally, control their own moods, and be responsible for their school work…without hovering or lecturing or enabling them as a parent? Kirk gives you specific scripts and action steps to raise more adaptable, flexible kids. Our Back-To-School Sale begins now. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products/ to make this school year different. Email casey@celebratecalm.com with any questions.AG1 Go to https://DrinkAG1.com/CALM to get $76 of free

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00:23:36

Want A Responsible Child? Back Off (& Shut Up) Part I...

Calm Parenting Podcast ·

2025/08/10

How do you get a toddler, teen, or child in between to be responsible for their own behavior? What about the teen who gets mad for not allowing social media or the toddler who lashes out because they don’t want your help? Kirk shows you how and when to back off…so your kids can step up. Our Back-To-School Sale begins now. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products/ to make this school year different. Email casey@celebratecalm.com with any questions. AG1 Go to https://DrinkAG1.com/CALM to get $76

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00:22:11

Back-to-School Anxiety & Refusal? 5 Action Steps That...

Calm Parenting Podcast ·

2025/08/06

What do you say and do when a child struggles with anxiety, refuses to go to school, has separation anxiety, or makes defiant comments? Kirk gives parents (and teachers) 5 concrete, specific strategies that work at home and in the classroom. Did you know that you can share our school programs with your child’s teachers? We have extended the Christmas in July Sale for an extra week so you can do so! Visit https://celebratecalm.com/july-sale/ to take advantage of the lowest prices of the year

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00:21:46

School Struggles with Transitions, Impulse Control,...

Calm Parenting Podcast ·

2025/08/03

Your child IS going to struggle in school. How can you get teachers on board so they give your kids tools to succeed instead of punishing or calling you? Kirk gives you very powerful scripts and concrete examples to help prepare teachers for your child’s challenges and make this school year positive. Did you know that you can share our school programs with your child’s teachers? We have extended the Christmas in July Sale for an extra week so you can do so! Visit https://celebratecalm.com/july-sale/

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00:22:54

10 Quick Phrases That Instantly Calm Kids Who Are...

Calm Parenting Podcast ·

2025/08/01

Do you have a child who goes from 0 to 60 emotionally, lies when confronted with behavior, loves to argue like an attorney? What about a child who has shut down or feels misunderstood? How can you get a toddler or teen to actually listen to you? Kirk gives you 10 quick phrases you can use in different situations to de-escalate and stop power struggles. This is the final week of our Christmas in July Sale. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/july-sale/ to take advantage of the lowest prices of the year

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00:23:52

The Root of Anger & Frustration: 8 Questions to Ask #504

Calm Parenting Podcast ·

2025/07/30

Do you have a child who lashes out at you or siblings, who seems angry or frustrated? You can’t “consequence” that pain or frustration out of a kid. Is it coming from trauma, anger at a parent, lack of friendships, recent changes, or even gut issues? Kirk gives you deeper insight into what may be causing your child to yell, hit, or shut down so you can get to the root of it. Our Christmas in July Sale is live NOW! Visit https://celebratecalm.com/july-sale/ to take advantage of the lowest prices of

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00:20:18

Battling Toddlers, Teens, & In-Between? 3 Quick Ways...

Calm Parenting Podcast ·

2025/07/27

Ever find yourself in a stand-off with a strong-willed toddler and realize, "I'm fighting with a 5-year-old!?" Have you ever thought, "Why does my 10-year-old have to make everything so difficult and always touch that hot stove?" Are you struggling to connect with and motivate a teenager? Learn 3 quick ways to stop these power struggles AND change yourself...forever. Lots of great insight. This is the final week of our Christmas in July Sale! Visit https://celebratecalm.com/july-sale/ to take

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00:22:05

7 Strategies to Stop Summer Sibling Squabbles #502

Calm Parenting Podcast ·

2025/07/23

How can you get your provoking child to stop picking on others? How can you teach your compliant child to speak up and be confident? How can you use sibling fights as a critical opportunity to teach your kids life skills that you and I struggle with as adults? Kirk gives you actual scripts and specific actions steps. Our Christmas in July Sale is live NOW! Visit https://celebratecalm.com/july-sale/ to take advantage of the lowest prices of the year. Email casey@celebratecalm.com with any

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00:21:52

12 Social Skills Ideas For Kids Who Miss Social Cues,...

Calm Parenting Podcast ·

2025/07/20

Do you have kids who struggle to connect with kids their own age, miss social cues or act silly to get attention? Who dominate conversations, get bossy during play dates or with siblings, become possessive with a friend? Do you have a child who gets anxious about going to school or summer camp and would rather isolate? Kirk shares 12 very practical strategies and scripts to help your kids. We are kicking off our Christmas in July Sale with the lowest prices of the year NOW! Visit

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00:23:03

Controversial Q&A: ODD, Tween Won’t Listen, Gut...

Calm Parenting Podcast ·

2025/07/18

What should I do when my son wants to do anything BUT his work? How can I get my anxious child to the doctor’s office? What do you think of the ODD diagnosis? What do we do if our kids are starting to hoard and refuse to get rid of things? Why does my child prefer to go with her grandmother and not me? What are the potential pitfalls of blending our families? What is the proper role of the step-parent? How do we get our tween daughter to listen to us? What about a child who is negative and puts

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00:22:10

Guilt-Free Discipline, Teaching Compliant Kids to...

Calm Parenting Podcast ·

2025/07/16

Do you ever fear you are raising an entitled child? How can you help the compliant child speak up? How can you use a tough approach without feeling guilty? How can you get kids to listen without resorting to endless consequences? Kirk gives you five options and scripts that work!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

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00:21:01

Demanding Kids Who Argue When Told No: 3 Strategies...

Calm Parenting Podcast ·

2025/07/13

Do you have a child who walks into a room with a single-minded focus declaring they're going to do something…without even asking your permission? Do you have a child who just HAS TO complete this project before they go to bed, even though it’s now well past bedtime? You reasonably say no to their request and then it sets off a huge power struggle, meltdown and argument. So how can you handle these situations without losing your mind or your relationship? How can you get kids to be MORE responsible

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00:24:37

10 Insights into Strong-Willed Kids You Must Know &...

Calm Parenting Podcast ·

2025/07/09

Do you have a child who must touch the hot stove, resists what you want first, refuses to do chores or anything the easier way? Who is not immediately obedient, doesn’t respond to consequences, appears self-centered, won’t show math work, does the bare minimum to get by, won’t push through when things get hard? Good! I want to show you how to work with these traits instead of fighting them all the time. So you can actually enjoy your kids and your family life. Want to change your family very

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00:24:41

Kids Who Complain, Relatives Who Judge, Parents Who...

Calm Parenting Podcast ·

2025/07/06

Do you ever get judged by relatives because your strong-willed child doesn’t behave the right way? What do you say when kids are bored or complain the entire time? How can you be free from constantly being responsible for everyone else’s happiness and trust your own instincts? How can you get grandparents and relatives to be constructive instead of judgmental? Kirk provides concrete strategies and scripts in this special episode.Want to change your family very quickly? Join 300,000 other

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00:21:44

10 Do’s & Don’ts to Stop Emotional Fireworks & Meet...

Calm Parenting Podcast ·

2025/07/02

Should you really not give kids eye contact when they are upset? Why does too much talking and the sweet approach make kids more angry? What specific actions steps de-escalate meltdowns? How we can we help kids who need sensory pressure? Kirk gives you 10 very practical action steps to take in this short, jam-packed episode. 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

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00:22:35

Discipline Without Yelling or Giving In? 3 Questions...

Calm Parenting Podcast ·

2025/06/29

Why don’t consequences work? What are appropriate expectations of your child and yourself? How can we discipline without being authoritarian or permissive? What three questions should we ask before we discipline? Kirk shares how he struggled with discipline and gives you three practical actions steps and scripts that actually work.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%

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