Calm Parenting Podcast

Kirk Martin
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  • Parenting
  • Semiweekly

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

  1. 1d ago

    How to Pick Your Battles & Parent With Flexibility, Not Force #649

    It’s so hard raising a strong-willed child! Traditional parenting truths like being consistent don’t work with this child. You’re clear with expectations, your child pushes back, and you’re left wondering, “Do I double down right now, or do I let this go?” Then you’ll second guess yourself or be judged. I want to show you how to confidently choose when to be wise, not just “right” in everyday power struggles.   P.S. Want to know exactly what to do in the toughest situations? Get the Calm Parenting Bundle now via In-App Streaming & Instant Download. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products or email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com with questions or for financial assistance.  COZY EARTH Head to https://cozyearth.com and use my code CALM for up to 20% off home and sleepwear. IXL LEARNING Make 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/KIRK HUNGRYROOT Go 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 CALENDAR Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTING CURE HYDRATION Cure 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. WAYFAIR Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less. ETHOS Take 10 minutes to get covered today, with life insurance through Ethos. Get your free quote at https://www.ethos.com/CALM/. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  2. 4d ago

    When Kids Reject Your Help & Refuse To Listen to You #648

    Your child is visibly struggling with something they care about. You step in to help make it easier, and instead of saying "thank you," they explode. Suddenly, you're locked in a massive fight—feeling angry, unappreciated, and deeply resentful. Listen and walk away with exact scripts and real-life action steps to get your kids to actually listen and change—without the usual anger and power struggles. P.S. Want to have dozens of scripts like this for every tough situation? Get the Calm Parenting Bundle now via In-App Streaming & Instant Download. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products or email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com with questions or for financial assistance.  COZY EARTH Head to https://cozyearth.com and use my code CALM for up to 20% off home and sleepwear. IXL LEARNING Make 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/KIRK HUNGRYROOT Go 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 CALENDAR Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTING CURE HYDRATION Cure 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. WAYFAIR Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less. ETHOS Take 10 minutes to get covered today, with life insurance through Ethos. Get your free quote at https://www.ethos.com/CALM/. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  3. Oct 21

    Script When An Angry, Frustrated, Anxious Child Is In Your Face & Feels Helpless #647

    Do you ever feel helpless when your child is melting down? Of course. Your child likely feels helpless as well. In this very personal and powerful episode, I give you the exact script I used to diffuse these situations…and respond the way I wish my parents had treated me.  P.S. Want to have dozens of scripts like this for every tough situation? Get the Calm Parenting Bundle now via In-App Streaming & Instant Download. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products or email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com with questions or for financial assistance.  COZY EARTH Head to https://cozyearth.com and use my code CALM for up to 20% off home and sleepwear. IXL LEARNING Make 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/KIRK HUNGRYROOT Go 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 CALENDAR Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTING CURE HYDRATION Cure 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. WAYFAIR Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less. ETHOS Take 10 minutes to get covered today, with life insurance through Ethos. Get your free quote at https://www.ethos.com/CALM/. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  4. Oct 19

    Get Help For Your Child At School: Listen to Zero Reject From Understood.org

    Getting your child the support they need at school shouldn’t feel like a fight. But for millions of families, it does. In Zero Reject, an investigative podcast from Understood.org, award-winning journalist Anya Kamenetz looks at how changing federal policies are reshaping special education — and what’s at stake for families trying to access the support their children are legally entitled to. I encourage you to listen to this special episode to learn how to advocate more effectively for your child. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  5. Oct 18

    Do This When There Are Power Struggles Over EVERYTHING & Kids Choose A Harsher Consequence #646

    “If you would simply do what I ask you to do, you would be done in 7 minutes. But you would rather argue with me for 7 hours or days or weeks or years and lose everything you own!” That was our son! I tried to change him until I realized I was the one who needed to change. Tune in to this very personal episode to learn how to break the cycle of endless arguments, drop the power struggles, and finally build the deep bond you desire with your own strong-willed child. P.S. Want to stop those power struggles overnight? Get the Calm Parenting Bundle now via In-App Streaming & Instant Download. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products or email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com with questions or for financial assistance.  COZY EARTH Head to https://cozyearth.com and use my code CALM for up to 20% off home and sleepwear. IXL LEARNING Make 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/KIRK HUNGRYROOT Go 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 CALENDAR Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTING CURE HYDRATION Cure 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. WAYFAIR Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less. ETHOS Take 10 minutes to get covered today, with life insurance through Ethos. Get your free quote at https://www.ethos.com/CALM/. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  6. Oct 16

    7 Quick Ideas To Reset, Change Negative Momentum & Get Your Kids Back on Track #645

    If you feel overwhelmed with the stress and demands of school, extracurriculars, and a challenging child, you are not alone. So let’s make 7 stress-free shifts to calm the chaos, build positive momentum, and start feeling in control again starting tonight! P.S. Instantly download the Calm Parenting Bundle now to make changes ASAP and save with our Fall Sale! Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products or email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com with questions or for financial assistance.  COZY EARTH Head to https://cozyearth.com and use my code CALM for up to 20% off home and sleepwear. IXL LEARNING Make 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/KIRK HUNGRYROOT Go 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 CALENDAR Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTING CURE HYDRATION Cure 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. WAYFAIR Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less. ETHOS Take 10 minutes to get covered today, with life insurance through Ethos. Get your free quote at https://www.ethos.com/CALM/. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  7. Oct 14

    10 Ways to Get Kids to Care About School & Spark Internal Motivation #644

    You have tried everything to get your kids to care about school—and nothing has worked. These are kids who cannot be externally motivated. How can you internally motivate strong-willed kids to care about school? How can you build their confidence so they have the capacity to push through and do difficult things in school? You will learn 10 actionable strategies and scripts you can implement today!  P.S. Share the programs with teachers so they know how to motivate your child in class. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products or email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com with questions or for financial assistance.  COZY EARTH Head to https://cozyearth.com and use my code CALM for up to 20% off home and sleepwear. IXL LEARNING Make 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/KIRK HUNGRYROOT Go 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 CALENDAR Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTING CURE HYDRATION Cure 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. WAYFAIR Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less. ETHOS Take 10 minutes to get covered today, with life insurance through Ethos. Get your free quote at https://www.ethos.com/CALM/. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  8. Oct 11

    DO NOT Fight, Stress, and Destroy Your Child’s Confidence Over This #643

    I have watched countless families ripped apart, spending 18 years fighting with their kids over something that doesn’t matter. It destroys both your child’s confidence and your relationship…so neither you nor your child enjoy their childhood. With zero upside. It’s an exhausting cycle you will regret and I don’t want you to waste another day trapped in it. Please share this important episode with other parents. P.S. Instantly download the Calm Parenting Bundle now to make changes ASAP and save with our Fall Sale! Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products or email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com with questions or for financial assistance.  COZY EARTH Cozy Earth almost never does 30% off, and they’re doing it right now through October 11th. Go to https://cozyearth.com, use code CALM, and get 30% off home and sleepwear from October 5th through 11th. IXL LEARNING Make 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/KIRK HUNGRYROOT Go 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 CALENDAR Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTING CURE HYDRATION Cure 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. WAYFAIR Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less. ETHOS Take 10 minutes to get covered today, with life insurance through Ethos. Get your free quote at https://www.ethos.com/CALM/. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. 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! Questions? Visit us at www.CelebrateCalm.com or email us directly at Casey@CelebrateCalm.com

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  • Creator
    Kirk Martin
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    657
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © ©2025 Celebrate Calm, LLC
  • Show Website
    Calm Parenting Podcast

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