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by Kirk Martin
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!
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- Today26 min
The Meltdown That Changed Me Forever (And 2 Phrases You Must Use To Teach Instead of Punish). #617
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 a step-by-step guide for navigating those combustible situations you face daily—including the two phrases that work 99% of the time to de-escalate and allow you to teach instead of punish.PS: This is the final week of our Christmas in July Sale. Get the lowest prices of the year NOW! Visit https://celebratecalm.com/july-sale/ to learn more and to change your family. Email casey@celebratecalm.com with any questions.COZY EARTHHead to https://cozyearth.com and use my code CALM for an exclusive 20% off.IXL LEARNINGMake an impact on your child’s learning, get IXL now. Calm Parenting Podcast listeners get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRKHUNGRYROOTGo to https://Hungryroot.com/Calm and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. SKYLIGHT CALENDARRight now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTINGCURE HYDRATIONCure is offering our listeners 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best. Visit https://curehydration.com/CALM and use promo code CALM for 20% off your first order.WAYFAIRHead to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 3 days ago20 min
Stop the Stand-Offs: Real-Life Fixes for Your 5, 10, or 15-Year-Old #616
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 everything a battle, or an unmotivated teenager who has shut down, Kirk shares powerful, real-world examples that will show you exactly how to de-escalate the tension and motivate your child ASAP.PS: This is the final week of our Christmas in July Sale. Get the lowest prices of the year NOW! Visit https://celebratecalm.com/july-sale/ to learn more and to change your family. Email casey@celebratecalm.com with any questions.COZY EARTHHead to https://cozyearth.com and use my code CALM for an exclusive 20% off.IXL LEARNINGMake an impact on your child’s learning, get IXL now. Calm Parenting Podcast listeners get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRKHUNGRYROOTGo to https://Hungryroot.com/Calm and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. SKYLIGHT CALENDARRight now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTINGCURE HYDRATIONCure is offering our listeners 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best. Visit https://curehydration.com/CALM and use promo code CALM for 20% off your first order.WAYFAIRHead to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 5 days ago23 min
Questions Parents Are Afraid to Ask Out Loud: Do You Agree or Disagree With My Answers? #615
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 parents face. From unpacking the controversial "ODD" diagnosis to navigating step-parent boundaries and dealing with anxious, non-compliant tweens, this unfiltered Q&A episode is a deep dive into the messy, complicated realities of modern parenting. If you're tired of textbook advice that doesn't work in the real world, this one is for you. PS: Take advantage of our Christmas in July Sale and get the lowest prices of the year NOW! Visit https://celebratecalm.com/july-sale/ to learn more and to change your family. Email casey@celebratecalm.com with any questions.COZY EARTHCozy Earth is the perfect Father's Day Gift! Head to https://cozyearth.com and use my code CALM for an exclusive 20% off.IXL LEARNINGMake an impact on your child’s learning, get IXL now. Calm Parenting Podcast listeners get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRKHUNGRYROOTGo to https://Hungryroot.com/Calm and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. SKYLIGHT CALENDARRight now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTINGCURE HYDRATIONCure is offering our listeners 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best. Visit https://curehydration.com/CALM and use promo code CALM for 20% off your first order.WAYFAIRHead to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for lesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 1 weeks ago23 min
5 Options to Get Kids To Do What You Ask (Chores, S’Mores & More) #614
I want to give you options so you don’t have to choose between being a tyrant and a pushover in daily life. How can you use the tough approach without feeling guilty? When do you give kids some leeway without creating an entitled child? How can you help a child not get taken advantage of by a sibling? How can you get kids to listen and do chores (and make S’mores in a creative way!) without endless consequences? I give you scripts and five options that work!PS: Take advantage of our Christmas in July Sale and get the lowest prices of the year NOW! Visit https://celebratecalm.com/july-sale/ to learn more and to change your family. Email casey@celebratecalm.com with any questions.COZY EARTHCozy Earth is the perfect Father's Day Gift! Head to https://cozyearth.com and use my code CALM for an exclusive 20% off.IXL LEARNINGMake an impact on your child’s learning, get IXL now. Calm Parenting Podcast listeners get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRKHUNGRYROOTGo to https://Hungryroot.com/Calm and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. SKYLIGHT CALENDARRight now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTINGCURE HYDRATIONCure is offering our listeners 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best. Visit https://curehydration.com/CALM and use promo code CALM for 20% off your first order.WAYFAIRHead to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for lesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 1 weeks ago22 min
Sibling Scripts: Your Summer Guide to Turn Provoking Into Peace #613
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 to speak up and be confident? How can you use sibling fights as an opportunity to teach your kids life skills that you and I struggle with as adults? You get actual scripts and specific action steps. PS: We are kicking off our Christmas in July Sale with the lowest prices of the year NOW! Visit https://celebratecalm.com/july-sale/ to learn more. Email casey@celebratecalm.com with any questions.COZY EARTHCozy Earth is the perfect Father's Day Gift! Head to https://cozyearth.com and use my code CALM for an exclusive 20% off.IXL LEARNINGMake an impact on your child’s learning, get IXL now. Calm Parenting Podcast listeners get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRKHUNGRYROOTGo to https://Hungryroot.com/Calm and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. SKYLIGHT CALENDARRight now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTINGCURE HYDRATIONCure is offering our listeners 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best. Visit https://curehydration.com/CALM and use promo code CALM for 20% off your first order.WAYFAIRHead to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for lesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 2 weeks ago21 min
Parenting A Take-Charge Child Without Butting Heads Or Giving In #612
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 complete a project, even though it’s way past bedtime? How do you avoid escalating power struggles without giving in? How can you get these kids who won’t follow simple directions to actually be MORE responsible? Listen and discover several scripts and options for the toughest situations. PS: We are kicking off our Christmas in July Sale with the lowest prices of the year NOW! Visit https://celebratecalm.com/july-sale/ to learn more. Email casey@celebratecalm.com with any questions.COZY EARTHCozy Earth is the perfect Father's Day Gift! Head to https://cozyearth.com and use my code CALM for an exclusive 20% off.IXL LEARNINGMake an impact on your child’s learning, get IXL now. Calm Parenting Podcast listeners get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRKHUNGRYROOTGo to https://Hungryroot.com/Calm and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. SKYLIGHT CALENDARRight now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTINGCURE HYDRATIONCure is offering our listeners 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best. Visit https://curehydration.com/CALM and use promo code CALM for 20% off your first order.WAYFAIRHead to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 2 weeks ago22 min
Social Skills Playbook: 10 Scripts For Kids Who Struggle With Friendships #611
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 you have a child who gets anxious about going to school or summer camp? Kirk explains why your kids struggle and you receive very practical strategies and scripts to help your kids.PS: We are kicking off our Christmas in July Sale with the lowest prices of the year NOW! Visit https://celebratecalm.com/july-sale/ to learn more. Email casey@celebratecalm.com with any questions.COZY EARTHCozy Earth is the perfect Father's Day Gift! Head to https://cozyearth.com and use my code CALM for an exclusive 20% off.IXL LEARNINGMake an impact on your child’s learning, get IXL now. Calm Parenting Podcast listeners get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRKHUNGRYROOTGo to https://Hungryroot.com/Calm and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. SKYLIGHT CALENDARRight now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTINGCURE HYDRATIONCure is offering our listeners 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best. Visit https://curehydration.com/CALM and use promo code CALM for 20% off your first order.WAYFAIRHead to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 2 weeks ago1 min
Special Q&A With My Son, Casey? What Do You Want to Know?
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@CelebrateCalm.com and we’ll create a special Q&A with Casey. Huge favor: please hit the SUBSCRIBE button now. That helps other struggling parents find us.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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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!
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