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 refreshingly practical, honest, and laugh-out-loud funny! Questions? Visit us at www.CelebrateCalm.com or email us directly at Casey@CelebrateCalm.com
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Kirk Martin hosts Calm Parenting Podcast, a kids show with 630 episodes published.
Expect Big Battles From Morning to Midnight: Here’s Your 5-Step Game Plan #625
Aug 19, 202626m
Morning grumbling. After-school complaints. Grocery store meltdowns over cookies. Sibling fights while you’re trying to cook dinner, all while your spouse gets increasingly stressed by a picky eater... and you haven’t ev
Why Do I Have to Do This?" How to Motivate the Child Who Questions Everything #624
Aug 16, 202626m
Do you have a child who pushes your buttons, avoids hard tasks, and always asks "Why?" instead of just doing what you ask? It’s exhausting! It's easy to label them as lazy or rude—but there’s a better way to look at it.&
Q&A With Casey #1: Mistaking Intensity for Unhappiness, Feeling Like A Bad Kid & More #623
Aug 12, 202628m
What is it like to grow up as an intense, strong-willed child—and how does that intensity follow you into adulthood and marriage? In this special Q&A episode with my son, Casey reveals what he’d tell his 8-year-old self
Let's Make Discipline Easy Without Being Authoritarian or Permissive #622
Aug 9, 202622m
What works with most kids backfires with our kids! So how can we discipline without being authoritarian or permissive? How can we go beyond consequences that don't work to actually change behavior while bu
Adoption #2: Kids Who Never Seem Full or Happy, Unhealthy Attachments, Separation & Sleep Issues #621
Aug 7, 202624m
In this special episode, I address 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 attach
Dreading Calls from School? The Ultimate Back-to-School Behavior Guide #620
Aug 5, 202621m
There is nothing worse than the pit in your stomach when you see the school's number on your phone. If your child struggles with following directions, transitions, impulse control, blurting out, or acting silly in class,
"I'm Not Going!" 5 Ways to Overcome School Refusal & Separation Anxiety #619
Aug 2, 202622m
You know those morning meltdowns and battles are coming! What specific words and actions work when you have a child who struggles with separation anxiety, doesn’t like and refuses to go to school, and becomes rigidly def
Do Adopted Kids Struggle More? Part #1 #618
Jul 31, 202633m
Parents 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 differen
The Meltdown That Changed Me Forever (And 2 Phrases You Must Use To Teach Instead of Punish). #617
Jul 29, 202626m
This is the day I realized I was so consumed with how my son’s attitude made me feel, that I wasn’t actually helping him . I needed him to behave... so I could behave. In this episode, I provide&nb
Stop the Stand-Offs: Real-Life Fixes for Your 5, 10, or 15-Year-Old #616
Jul 26, 202620m
Ever find yourself locked in a screaming match with your strong-willed child and suddenly realize, "Wait... I’m arguing with a five-year-old?" Whether you're dealing with a tantrumy toddler, a 10-year-old who makes every
Questions Parents Are Afraid to Ask Out Loud: Do You Agree or Disagree With My Answers? #615
Jul 24, 202623m
What do you do when your child defies you at every turn, refuses to let go of clutter, or prefers their grandmother over you? In this jam-packed episode, Kirk tackles some of the toughest, most sensitive questions parent
Sibling Scripts: Your Summer Guide to Turn Provoking Into Peace #613
Jul 19, 202622m
Usually there’s a provoking child and the more compliant one who gets picked on and has a hard time speaking up. How can you get your strong-willed child to stop provoking siblings? How can you teach your compliant child
Parenting A Take-Charge Child Without Butting Heads Or Giving In #612
Jul 15, 202621m
It’s easy to lock horns with a demanding, strong-willed child who barges into a room and declares what they are going to do…without asking your permission! Does your child ever delay bedtime because they just HAVE TO com
Social Skills Playbook: 10 Scripts For Kids Who Struggle With Friendships #611
Jul 12, 202622m
Do you have children who struggle to connect with kids their own age, miss social cues or act silly in class? Who dominate conversations, get bossy during play dates or with siblings, become possessive of a friend? Do yo
Special Q&A With My Son, Casey? What Do You Want to Know?
Jul 10, 20261m
I have two very important things to share with you that will take less than two minutes! If you could ask Casey anything about his experience as a strong-willed child, what would you ask him? Email Casey@CelebrateC
Child Who Touches Hot Stove, Does Bare Minimum, Appears Self-Centered? #610
Jul 8, 202624m
Do you have a child who resists what you want first, refuses to do chores or anything the easy way, and insists on touching that hot stove? Who is not immediately obedient, doesn’t respond to consequences, appears self-c
Why Is EVERYTHING So Hard With This Child? A Guide to Make It Easier. #609
Jul 5, 202625m
What other parents take for granted can be a huge struggle for your child—and for you. Because you are likely that exhausted caregiver just trying to get through the day. Listen now. You get specific action steps and the
I am going to hit a lot of hot buttons in this episode with scripts and action steps. What exactly do you say when kids are bored or complain? How can you get grandparents and relatives to be constructive instead of judg
5 Ways We Misunderstand Our Intense, Deeply Feeling Kids & How to Change That #607
Jun 28, 202622m
Our kids often feel very misunderstood, lonely, and like there is something wrong with them. We obviously don't want that and there's no real instruction manual for these kids. This episode will give you rare insigh
3 Ways to Teach Your Kids How to Confidently Overcome Their Weaknesses #606
Jun 26, 202623m
Your kids have super powers other kids don’t have. They also have real weaknesses and struggles. We don’t want them to feel overwhelmed or less than. Instead, let’s give our kids practical tools to overcome their struggl
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