

Calm Parenting Podcast
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! Questions? Visit us at www.CelebrateCalm.com or email us directly at Casey@CelebrateCalm.com
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Feb 18, 2019 • 19min
Kids Not Listening? Don't Mess With Me.
Your child whines, negotiates, argues, says, "One more minute" or just refuses to do what you ask, then calls you mean. In this podcast, Kirk demonstrates the tone and attitude you need in order to get your kids to listen to and respect you...without yelling, explaining, begging, or giving empty threats.
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Jan 26, 2019 • 23min
No More Excuses, Kids! You Have Unique Advantages (For Parents & Teachers)
It’s heartbreaking to hear kids say, “I’m stupid” and shut down. Your kids have struggles, but I don’t want to coddle them or make excuses. In fact, I want you to turn their negatives into positives. Listen until the end for one of the most powerful talks you could ever have with your child or student. SHARE THIS WITH TEACHERS.
Want to learn how your kids’ brains work, why they struggle, and how you can help them overcome? Learn how here:
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Want Kirk to speak at your school or church in 2019? Get 20% OFF for your organization if you email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com with the subject line CALM2019.
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Jan 21, 2019 • 20min
Want Responsible, Respectful Kids? Do The Step Back.
Yeah, I know we all want the same thing: kids who are responsible, respectful and become good citizens. I’m going to share a very powerful secret that will get your kids to actually step up and be responsible for themselves. It will eliminate so many of the power struggles. This is inspiring!
Want to stop yelling and micromanaging so your kids will step up, like Kirk talked about? Learn how here:
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Jan 8, 2019 • 18min
Get Your Strong-Willed Kids to Do Stuff Without The Fight
You have a strong-willed child who automatically resists you at every turn, chooses the harder path, and won’t do things the way you want them to be done. Kirk gives you 5 ways to get your kids to do homework, get ready in the morning, apologize, do chores, and more in this important podcast.
Want Kirk to speak at your school or church in 2019? Get 20% OFF for your organization if you email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com with the subject line CALM2019.
Take advantage of our New Years Clearance Sale here: https://www.celebratecalm.com/calm-new-year/
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Jan 1, 2019 • 15min
Parenting is Hard. 2 Ways to Keep Your Sanity in 2019.
You had children. Why? What were your expectations? I bet life has turned out very different than you have envisioned it. That can either cause you to resent your strong-willed child or break generational patterns so your kids don’t struggle with the same issues. So let’s reframe what we really want so we can have curious, confident kids.
Want Kirk to speak at your school or church in 2019? Get 20% OFF for your organization if you email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com with the subject line CALM2019.
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Dec 17, 2018 • 12min
Stop Power Struggles With Strong-Willed Kids
Stop Power Struggles With Strong-Willed Kids
Do you need your children to behave, precisely because you cannot control yourself if they don’t? If your child is in a bad mood, does this change your mood? In this short podcast, Kirk shows you how to control yourself instead of controlling your child.
Get more information about our DVD & Workbook with 40 strategies to stop the power struggles: http://www.celebratecalm.com/cpu-99-fb/
Need help? Contact Casey@CelebrateCalm.com or call 888-506-1871. We help everyone who asks.
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Dec 11, 2018 • 20min
Q:A: Hubby On Board? Rude or Anxious Kids.
Q:A: Hubby On Board? Rude or Anxious Kids.
“My son has had an attitude lately. How can we change that?” Kirk gives you an entirely different way to frame this. “How can I get my hubby on board?” Kirk gives you four different scripts and one blunt approach. “How can we get our daughter to try new things?” Listen in as Kirk shares more great insight and strategies to break generational patterns.
Our Christmas Sale ends this week so check it out here:
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Dec 1, 2018 • 23min
Concerned About Social Skills?
Kirk explains why your kids get along better with adults, younger kids, and/or animals…but struggle with peers. Should you be concerned? Should your child see a counselor for this? His answer may surprise you. Not for the faint of heart so be ready to change yourself instead of your child!
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Nov 27, 2018 • 21min
Stop Trying to Fix Your Kids—Train Their Brains
Stop Trying to Fix Your Kids—Train Their Brains
Have kids who forget to turn in homework, feel "dumb," get overwhelmed, blurt out, or struggle in school? Society will crush your child’s spirit and destroy their confidence. So you must teach your kids that their brains are different (even advantageous) and that there is nothing wrong with them. Kirk gives several specific examples that will help your kids be successful. Share this with your PTA, teachers and school counselors.
Contact Casey@CelebrateCalm.com to have Kirk come train your school’s teachers and parents. Get our comprehensive ADHD University program to learn 100 more strategies like this. Learn more at https://www.celebratecalm.com/celebrate-adhd/
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Nov 13, 2018 • 32min
De-Escalate & Discipline A Defiant Child: My Best Podcast Ever
De-Escalate & Discipline A Defiant Child: My Best Podcast Ever
This 30-minute podcast will change how you handle meltdowns, yelling, and discipline in your home. Ever feel helpless when your kids are out of control or defiant? So do your kids. So learn how to break these negative cycles, lead your child to calm, and show him/her how to deal with frustration. This is rich with insight into your kids…and you. Share this one. It will change relationships.
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