Calm Parenting Podcast

00:21:10

What It’s Like To Be A Mom…From A Mom #472

Calm Parenting Podcast ·

2025/04/25

I don’t know what it’s like to be a Mom. So I wanted to share the powerful reflections of a real life Mom—not an expert Mom or someone who has it all together.

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00:23:43

You're Not Doing Anything Wrong! Why Isn't It...

Calm Parenting Podcast ·

2025/04/23

The 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.

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29:00

5 Things I Feared About My Son & His Future #470

Calm Parenting Podcast ·

2025/04/20

5 Things I Feared About My Son & His Future #470Our son had extremely intense meltdowns, got in trouble routinely at school, didn't study or try his hardest, had a messy bedroom, and left lights on everywhere. Diagnosed with an alphabet soup of labels, he didn't listen, did argue, and underperformed in school. How did we address these issues and did we really have reasons to fear for his future? This is both very practical and encouraging! This is the FINAL week of our Spring Sale on the Get

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00:25:30

5 Things I Feared About My Son & His Future #470

Calm Parenting Podcast ·

2025/04/20

5 Things I Feared About My Son & His Future #470 Our son had extremely intense meltdowns, got in trouble routinely at school, didn't study or try his hardest, had a messy bedroom, and left lights on everywhere. Diagnosed with an alphabet soup of labels, he didn't listen, did argue, and underperformed in school. How did we address these issues and did we really have reasons to fear for his future? This is both very practical and encouraging! This is the FINAL week of our Spring Sale on the

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30:43

Moody Child Who Blames YOU? 5 Ways to Avoid Emotional...

Calm Parenting Podcast ·

2025/04/16

Moody Child Who Blames YOU? 5 Ways to Avoid Emotional Collisions #467 You 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

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00:27:13

Moody Child Who Blames YOU? 5 Ways to Avoid Emotional...

Calm Parenting Podcast ·

2025/04/16

Moody Child Who Blames YOU? 5 Ways to Avoid Emotional Collisions #467 You 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

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28:17

Why Kids Refuse Homework (ADHD), Fight Siblings &...

Calm Parenting Podcast ·

2025/04/13

Why 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

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00:24:47

Why Kids Refuse Homework (ADHD), Fight Siblings &...

Calm Parenting Podcast ·

2025/04/13

Why Kids Refuse Homework (ADHD), Fight Siblings & Argue #468 Do 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

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28:23

Why Won't My Child Apologize? Disrupts Family/Sibling...

Calm Parenting Podcast ·

2025/04/09

Why Won't My Child Apologize? Disrupts Family/Sibling Dynamic #467 Your 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

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00:24:53

Why Won't My Child Apologize? Disrupts Family/Sibling...

Calm Parenting Podcast ·

2025/04/09

Why Won't My Child Apologize? Disrupts Family/Sibling Dynamic #467 Your 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

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00:22:04

Q&A: Kids Interrupt On Phone, Co-Parenting, Kids Who...

Calm Parenting Podcast ·

2025/04/06

Q&A: Kids Interrupt On Phone, Co-Parenting, Kids Who Lose It When Lose Games, Focus in Classroom #466 How 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

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25:34

Q&A: Kids Interrupt On Phone, Co-Parenting, Kids Who...

Calm Parenting Podcast ·

2025/04/06

Q&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

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00:22:07

Stop Lying & Stealing. Help for Adopted Kids....

Calm Parenting Podcast ·

2025/04/02

Stop Lying & Stealing. Help for Adopted Kids. Alternatives to Spanking? #465 Most 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

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25:37

Stop Lying & Stealing. Help for Adopted Kids....

Calm Parenting Podcast ·

2025/04/02

Stop 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

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26:24

Defiant, Disrespectful Child: A Script to Repair Your...

Calm Parenting Podcast ·

2025/03/30

Defiant, 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

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00:22:54

Defiant, Disrespectful Child: A Script to Repair Your...

Calm Parenting Podcast ·

2025/03/30

Defiant, Disrespectful Child: A Script to Repair Your Relationship #464 You 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

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00:24:25

Adoption #2: Kids Who Never Seem Full or Happy,...

Calm Parenting Podcast ·

2025/03/28

Adoption #2: Kids Who Never Seem Full or Happy, Unhealthy Attachments, Separation & Sleep Issues #463 In 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

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27:55

Adoption #2: Kids Who Never Seem Full or Happy,...

Calm Parenting Podcast ·

2025/03/28

Adoption #2: Kids Who Never Seem Full or Happy, Unhealthy Attachments, Separation & Sleep Issues #463 In 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

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00:23:19

Q&A: Kids Who Complain, Compete with Siblings, Quit...

Calm Parenting Podcast ·

2025/03/26

Q&A: Kids Who Complain, Compete with Siblings, Quit Sports? Anxiety and OCD Issues? Teen Priorities? #462 Do 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

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26:49

Q&A: Kids Who Complain, Compete with Siblings, Quit...

Calm Parenting Podcast ·

2025/03/26

Q&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

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