Podcast · 154 episodes
Calm Parenting Podcast, page 7
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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The Root of Anger & Frustration: 8 Questions to Ask #504Calm Parenting episode on finding the root causes of children’s anger and frustration (including lashing out, verbal/physical aggression, shutdowns, and acting out at school) using “8 questions to…30 Jul 2025 · 24 min · 13 chapters
Battling Toddlers, Teens, & In-Between? 3 Quick Ways to Change Your Family Life ASAP #503Calm Parenting Podcast episode about stopping parent-child power struggles by regulating your own emotions, reframing conflict, and giving kids “missions” (tasks) instead of escalating discipline.27 Jul 2025 · 20 min · 5 chapters
7 Strategies to Stop Summer Sibling Squabbles #502Kirk Martin (Calm Parenting Podcast) gives 7 strategies to reduce summer sibling squabbles, reframing fights as normal and teachable moments.23 Jul 2025 · 22 min · 11 chapters
12 Social Skills Ideas For Kids Who Miss Social Cues, Become Possessive or Boss Friends, Etc. #501Why some kids miss social cues, become bossy/possessive, or isolate—and 12 parent-friendly strategies to help them navigate peers (without “fixing” them).20 Jul 2025 · 22 min · 10 chapters
Controversial Q&A: ODD, Tween Won’t Listen, Gut Issues, Blending Families, Hoarding, Homeschooling & More #500A bonus Q&A on parenting challenges: getting a strong-willed child to medical appointments, handling hoarding/clutter, evaluating homeschooling, addressing negativity, managing tween eczema/food…18 Jul 2025 · 23 min · 11 chapters
Guilt-Free Discipline, Teaching Compliant Kids to Speak Up, Sibling Fairness #499Discipline without guilt—using “tough but compassionate” follow-through, giving compliant/people-pleasing kids ways to speak up, and making sibling chores fair through ownership, delegation,…16 Jul 2025 · 22 min · 9 chapters
Demanding Kids Who Argue When Told No: 3 Strategies That Work #498How to handle strong-willed, arguing kids when you must say “no,” using flexible strategies that prevent power struggles and build responsibility (examples: bedtime projects and a child wanting to…13 Jul 2025 · 21 min · 10 chapters
10 Insights into Strong-Willed Kids You Must Know & Accept #497How to stop power struggles with strong-willed kids by accepting their nature, using ownership/boundaries, and shifting away from immediate obedience expectations, punishment, and control.9 Jul 2025 · 25 min · 11 chapters
Kids Who Complain, Relatives Who Judge, Parents Who Are Overwhelmed #496Back-to-school and family-vacation stress with strong-willed kids—how to handle complaining, boredom, overstimulation, and judgment from relatives/grandparents; includes practical scripts and…6 Jul 2025 · 25 min · 12 chapters
10 Do’s & Don’ts to Stop Emotional Fireworks & Meet Sensory Needs #495“10 Do’s & Don’ts to Stop Emotional Fireworks & Meet Sensory Needs” (Calm Parenting Podcast #495) focuses on preventing escalation during meltdowns/angry responses, using a “firefighter” mindset, and…2 Jul 2025 · 22 min · 17 chapters