Podcast · 154 episodes
Calm Parenting Podcast, page 3
by Kirk Martin · English
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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5 Exact Steps to De-Escalate A Nuclear Meltdown (Why "Calm" Parenting Fails Here) #592How to de-escalate a child’s meltdown after a consequence, arguing “calm” reasoning fails because the real driver is shame and loss of control; proposes five steps to prevent escalation.13 May 2026 · 25 min · 8 chapters
You Don't Have to Do Anything Else to Be A Great Mom! (My Best Mother's Day Podcast Ever) #591Mother’s Day encouragement from Kirk Martin (Celebrate Calm) telling moms they don’t have to “do anything else” to be great; it challenges “lies” and false expectations, especially for moms of…10 May 2026 · 22 min · 7 chapters
Tough Questions Moms Ask: Aggressive Child, Negative Self-Talk, Teen Expectations, Kids Interrupting You & More #590Kirk Martin answers “tough questions moms ask” about (1) kids who self-criticize after mistakes, (2) teen expectations and pushing extracurriculars, (3) kids interrupting parents on phones/spouse…6 May 2026 · 23 min · 8 chapters
Child Talks Back, Whines, Procrastinates, Makes Messes, Won't Listen, Acts Silly? Exact Scripts! #589How to stop reacting to common child “triggers” (messes, whining/tantrums, talking back, sibling fights, procrastination, dawdling, bedtime silliness, not listening) by changing expectations,…3 May 2026 · 24 min · 11 chapters
What Your Wife Wants For Mother’s Day (Besides No More Fights At Dinner & Bedtime!) #588Mother’s Day gift ideas for husbands, but the core message is relationship repair: stop escalating, stop dismissing your wife, and learn de-escalation so moms aren’t the “referee” at home.1 May 2026 · 24 min · 11 chapters
Kids Who Get Upset When Plans Change, Resist Transitions & Constantly Ask, “Why?” #587Strong-willed/ADHD/PDA kids resisting instructions, saying “no” and repeatedly asking “why,” especially during transitions and sudden plan changes (e.g., school refusal season).29 Apr 2026 · 25 min · 10 chapters
Scripts Guaranteed to Change Your Child’s Attitude & Confidence #586Protecting children’s confidence by affirming their natural thinking style instead of trying to force “good behavior,” speed, or conformity; reframing slow work, daydreaming, and reluctance in group…26 Apr 2026 · 26 min · 10 chapters
Tantrumy Toddlers, Temperamental Teens, Sassy Siblings, Trouble With Teachers & Friends, Adopted Kids? Help ASAP! #585A lightning-round Q&A on managing kids’ behavior across ages—toddler conflict, temperamental teens, sibling fighting, trouble with teachers/friends, emotional regulation, perfectionism, and adopted…22 Apr 2026 · 24 min · 13 chapters
When Time-Outs, Behavior Charts & Taking Away Screens Don’t Work, Try This… #584How to discipline “strong-willed” kids when time-outs, behavior charts, and removing screens/privileges don’t change behavior; focus on internal motivation, autonomy, and giving kids “missions”/tools…19 Apr 2026 · 24 min · 9 chapters
Why Your Child’s Fierce Autonomy is Good & How to Get Husbands/Siblings To Understand #583Autonomy in PDA/ADHD kids—why “fierce independence” is a net positive, how parents’ anxiety-driven help can backfire, and how to align with spouses and siblings who misunderstand accommodations.17 Apr 2026 · 23 min · 13 chapters
“My Child Is A Mini-Me. Help!” Stop the Power Struggles & Drama #582Parenting strong-willed kids by stopping power struggles and drama, reframing “mini-me” triggers, and changing the parent’s response (not the child’s behavior).15 Apr 2026 · 22 min · 13 chapters
10 Ways to Help Kids Who Procrastinate, Choose the Harder Path, Get The Last Word In, Argue, Resist Homework (ADHD), Get Bored Easily. #581Practical strategies for neurodivergent (ADHD/PDA) kids who procrastinate, resist homework, get bored easily, argue, and choose the “harder path,” framed as meeting needs for brain stimulation,…12 Apr 2026 · 25 min · 8 chapters
Deeply Feeling Child Blames You? 5 Ways to Stop Walking on Eggshells & Escalating #580How to stop the “eggshells” cycle when a strong-willed child becomes moody, disrespectful, and then blames parents for their own attitude; includes 5 strategies, especially changing the parent’s…8 Apr 2026 · 27 min · 11 chapters
Why Smiley Faces, Sad Faces & Typical Discipline Methods Are Destructive And Make Behavior Worse #579Why “smiley/sad” behavior charts, paying children for good school reports, and typical discipline/reward methods can backfire by demoralizing kids, labeling them as “bad,” and increasing power…5 Apr 2026 · 25 min · 12 chapters
When A Child Is Defiant & Verbally Disrespectful: A Script and Action Plan #578Repairing a relationship with a strong-willed/defiant child when the “disrespect” is actually pain or anxiety, not pure defiance; using humility, reset routines, and connection strategies.1 Apr 2026 · 23 min · 5 chapters
Child Great One-on-One, But Disrupts Family Dynamic, Won’t Apologize to Sibling? #577How to handle strong-willed kids who refuse to apologize and disrupt family dynamics; why repeated demands for immediate compliance escalate power struggles; and how to reduce conflict by giving…29 Mar 2026 · 25 min · 8 chapters
Help For Kids Who Want To Quit, Complain, Be Negative, Are Messy & Forgetful, Compete With Siblings, Have ADHD #576Q&A for parents on handling kids who want to quit, complain, be negative, are messy/forgetful, compete with siblings, and on tween/teen focus.25 Mar 2026 · 24 min · 9 chapters
Teaching Impulse Control With Screens, Teens, Toddlers & Teachers II #575In this episode, Kirk Martin, founder of Celebrate Calm, shares strategies to teach children impulse control and delayed gratification, particularly in relation to screens and video games.22 Mar 2026 · 24 min · 11 chapters
We Got Our PDA/ADHD/ND Son Off Screens & Out of the House! #574We Got Our PDA/ADHD/ND Son Off Screens & Out of the House!20 Mar 2026 · 23 min · 9 chapters
22 Ways to Teach Impulse Control & Delayed Gratification #57322 Ways to Teach Impulse Control & Delayed Gratification18 Mar 2026 · 23 min · 11 chapters
Kids Who Get Angry, Say "I'm Stupid" or Shut Down When You Remind or Correct Them? #572In this episode, host Kirk Martin addresses the challenges faced by parents of strong-willed and sensitive children, particularly those exhibiting anger or negative self-talk when reminded or…15 Mar 2026 · 22 min · 8 chapters
Raising A Resilient, Responsible Child (Even When They Are Slamming Things!) #571In this episode of the Calm Parenting Podcast, host Kirk Martin discusses strategies for raising resilient and responsible children, particularly those who exhibit strong-willed behavior.11 Mar 2026 · 23 min · 8 chapters
Get Resistant Kids to Get Off Screens, Come to Dinner, Transition Without Fights #570Get Resistant Kids to Get Off Screens, Come to Dinner, Transition Without Fights #5708 Mar 2026 · 22 min · 7 chapters
Be The Cycle-Breaker: 3 Scripts to Break the Parenting Patterns You Grew Up With #569In this episode, Kirk Martin, founder of Celebrate Calm, discusses the importance of breaking generational cycles in parenting.4 Mar 2026 · 23 min · 12 chapters