Calm Parenting Podcast

Kirk Martin
Calm Parenting Podcast

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. 2D AGO

    Kids Who Complain, Relatives Who Judge, Parents Who Are Overwhelmed #496

    Do you ever get judged by relatives because your strong-willed child doesn’t behave the right way? What do you say when kids are bored or complain the entire time? How can you be free from constantly being responsible for everyone else’s happiness and trust your own instincts? How can you get grandparents and relatives to be constructive instead of judgmental? Kirk provides concrete strategies and scripts in this special episode. Want to change your family very quickly? Join 300,000 other podcast listeners who changed themselves and stopped the power struggles with our Summer Sale: Get 50% OFF the Calm Parenting Bundle at https://celebratecalm.com/products. Email casey@celebratecalm.com with any questions. AG1 Go to https://DrinkAG1.com/CALM to get $76 of free extras including a shaker bottle, 5 AG1 travel packs and more with your first purchase.  EQUIP HEALTH If you're concerned about your child's relationship with food, don't wait to get an expert's advice. Visit https://equip.health/calm for a free consultation with Equip.  COZY EARTH Go to https://cozyearth.com and use code CALM for 40% off best-selling Cozy Earth temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more. 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.  AIR DOCTOR Head to https://airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code CALM to get UP TO $300 off an Air Doctor Air Purifier today! LEESA MATTRESSES Go to https://Leesa.com for 30% OFF mattresses through July 7th PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code CALM. Wayfair.com Head to https://Wayfair.com to explore a HUGE outdoor selection. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    25 min
  2. 6D AGO

    10 Do’s & Don’ts to Stop Emotional Fireworks & Meet Sensory Needs #495

    Should you really not give kids eye contact when they are upset? Why does too much talking and the sweet approach make kids more angry? What specific actions steps de-escalate meltdowns? How we can we help kids who need sensory pressure? Kirk gives you 10 very practical action steps to take in this short, jam-packed episode. Want to change your family very quickly? Join 300,000 other podcast listeners who changed themselves and stopped the power struggles with our Summer Sale: Get 50% OFF the Calm Parenting Bundle at https://celebratecalm.com/products. Email casey@celebratecalm.com with any questions. AG1 Go to https://DrinkAG1.com/CALM to get $76 of free extras including a shaker bottle, 5 AG1 travel packs and more with your first purchase.  EQUIP HEALTH If you're concerned about your child's relationship with food, don't wait to get an expert's advice. Visit https://equip.health/calm for a free consultation with Equip.  COZY EARTH Go to https://cozyearth.com and use code CALM for 40% off best-selling Cozy Earth temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more. 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.  AIR DOCTOR Head to https://airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code CALM to get UP TO $300 off an Air Doctor Air Purifier today! LEESA MATTRESSES Go to https://Leesa.com for 30% OFF mattresses through July 7th PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code CALM. Wayfair.com Head to https://Wayfair.com to explore a HUGE outdoor selection. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    22 min
  3. JUN 29

    Discipline Without Yelling or Giving In? 3 Questions You Must Ask #494

    Why don’t consequences work? What are appropriate expectations of your child and yourself? How can we discipline without being authoritarian or permissive? What three questions should we ask before we discipline? Kirk shares how he struggled with discipline and gives you three practical actions steps and scripts that actually work. Want to change your family very quickly? Join 300,000 other podcast listeners who changed themselves and stopped the power struggles with our Summer Sale: Get 50% OFF the Calm Parenting Bundle at https://celebratecalm.com/products. Email casey@celebratecalm.com with any questions. AG1 AG1 Next Gen is a perfect Father’s Day gift! Get a FREE gift with your first order. Go to https://drinkag1.com/calm   COZY EARTH—FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL! Go to https://cozyearth.com/ and use code CALM for 40% off all men's apparel. For the Dads who work hard during their 9-5, and deserve the best during their 5-9.   IXL LEARNING Get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRK.   SKYLIGHT CALENDARS Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://SkylightCal.com/CALM FUNCTION HEALTH An annual membership with Function Health includes two sets of tests for only $499 per year, BUT our listeners get a $100 credit at​ https://FUNCTIONHEALTH.com/CALM. The $100 credit is only for the first thousand listeners so sign up right now at ​https://FUNCTIONHEALTH.com/CALM.   KIWICO.COM Build the best summer ever with KiwiCo! Get $15 off on your Summer Adventure Series at https://kiwico.com/CALM.   ACORNS EARLY Head to https://acornsearly.com/calm to help your kids grow their money skills today.   AIR DOCTOR ​Head to https://airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code CALM to get UP TO $300 off an Air Doctor Air Purifier today! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    23 min
  4. JUN 25

    Summer Sanity: 6 Ways to Build Your Child's Confidence #493

    Sometimes the stress of the school year can strip your kids of their confidence and create conflict even with siblings. Kirk gives you 6 new, creative, and powerful strategies to rebuild your child's confidence, reconnect as a family, and help with screen dependence. Want to change your family very quickly? Join 300,000 other podcast listeners who changed themselves and stopped the power struggles with our Summer Sale: Get 50% OFF the Calm Parenting Bundle at https://celebratecalm.com/products. Email casey@celebratecalm.com with any questions. AG1 AG1 Next Gen is a perfect Father’s Day gift! Get a FREE gift with your first order. Go to https://drinkag1.com/calm   COZY EARTH—FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL! Go to https://cozyearth.com/ and use code CALM for 40% off all men's apparel. For the Dads who work hard during their 9-5, and deserve the best during their 5-9.   IXL LEARNING Get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRK.   SKYLIGHT CALENDARS Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://SkylightCal.com/CALM FUNCTION HEALTH An annual membership with Function Health includes two sets of tests for only $499 per year, BUT our listeners get a $100 credit at​ https://FUNCTIONHEALTH.com/CALM. The $100 credit is only for the first thousand listeners so sign up right now at ​https://FUNCTIONHEALTH.com/CALM.   KIWICO.COM Build the best summer ever with KiwiCo! Get $15 off on your Summer Adventure Series at https://kiwico.com/CALM.   ACORNS EARLY Head to https://acornsearly.com/calm to help your kids grow their money skills today.   AIR DOCTOR ​Head to https://airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code CALM to get UP TO $300 off an Air Doctor Air Purifier today! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    23 min
  5. JUN 22

    The Battle That Changed Me: How To De-Escalate & Discipline #492

    I don’t know how to describe this episode other than to say it is filled with several profound and practical insights and scripts that will change your family. It includes two phrases that work 99% of the time to de-escalate and discipline a defiant child…but by the end of the story, we discover he wasn’t really defiant, just overwhelmed. Like most of us as parents. Want to change your family very quickly? Join 300,000 other podcast listeners who changed themselves and stopped the power struggles with our Summer Sale: Get 50% OFF the Calm Parenting Bundle at https://celebratecalm.com/products. Email casey@celebratecalm.com with any questions. AG1 AG1 Next Gen is a perfect Father’s Day gift! Get a FREE gift with your first order. Go to https://drinkag1.com/calm   COZY EARTH—FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL! Go to https://cozyearth.com/ and use code CALM for 40% off all men's apparel. For the Dads who work hard during their 9-5, and deserve the best during their 5-9.   IXL LEARNING Get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRK.   SKYLIGHT CALENDARS Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://SkylightCal.com/CALM FUNCTION HEALTH An annual membership with Function Health includes two sets of tests for only $499 per year, BUT our listeners get a $100 credit at​ https://FUNCTIONHEALTH.com/CALM. The $100 credit is only for the first thousand listeners so sign up right now at ​https://FUNCTIONHEALTH.com/CALM.   KIWICO.COM Build the best summer ever with KiwiCo! Get $15 off on your Summer Adventure Series at https://kiwico.com/CALM.   ACORNS EARLY Head to https://acornsearly.com/calm to help your kids grow their money skills today.   AIR DOCTOR ​Head to https://airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code CALM to get UP TO $300 off an Air Doctor Air Purifier today! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    23 min
  6. JUN 20

    More Scripts to Explain Your Child’s Diagnosis or Struggles (Part 2) #491

    In Part 2 of this series, Kirk addresses how to get your kids to understand how their brains work best. As one child mentioned after listening to Part I, “I have super powers!” Kirk also gives you specific tools to counter weaknesses so your kids can be successful and confident. Want to change your family very quickly? Join 300,000 other podcast listeners who changed themselves and stopped the power struggles with our Summer Sale: Get 50% OFF the Calm Parenting Bundle at https://celebratecalm.com/products. Email casey@celebratecalm.com with any questions. AG1 AG1 Next Gen is a perfect Father’s Day gift! Get a FREE gift with your first order. Go to https://drinkag1.com/calm   COZY EARTH—FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL! Go to https://cozyearth.com/ and use code CALM for 40% off all men's apparel. For the Dads who work hard during their 9-5, and deserve the best during their 5-9.   IXL LEARNING Get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRK.   SKYLIGHT CALENDARS Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://SkylightCal.com/CALM FUNCTION HEALTH An annual membership with Function Health includes two sets of tests for only $499 per year, BUT our listeners get a $100 credit at​ https://FUNCTIONHEALTH.com/CALM. The $100 credit is only for the first thousand listeners so sign up right now at ​https://FUNCTIONHEALTH.com/CALM.   KIWICO.COM Build the best summer ever with KiwiCo! Get $15 off on your Summer Adventure Series at https://kiwico.com/CALM.   ACORNS EARLY Head to https://acornsearly.com/calm to help your kids grow their money skills today.   AIR DOCTOR ​Head to https://airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code CALM to get UP TO $300 off an Air Doctor Air Purifier today! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    23 min
  7. JUN 18

    A Script to Explain Your Child’s Diagnosis or Struggles (Part 1) #490

    How should you talk to your kids about their diagnosis or struggles? How can we do this in a positive, constructive way without shame, negativity, or singling them out? I want to give you a framework that builds your kids’ confidence and gives them practical tools to overcome weaknesses. This is very important so please share. Want to change your family very quickly? Join 300,000 other podcast listeners who changed themselves and stopped the power struggles with our Summer Sale: Get 50% OFF the Calm Parenting Bundle at https://celebratecalm.com/products. Email casey@celebratecalm.com with any questions. AG1 AG1 Next Gen is a perfect Father’s Day gift! Get a FREE gift with your first order. Go to https://drinkag1.com/calm   COZY EARTH—FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL! Go to https://cozyearth.com/ and use code CALM for 40% off all men's apparel. For the Dads who work hard during their 9-5, and deserve the best during their 5-9.   IXL LEARNING Get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRK.   SKYLIGHT CALENDARS Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://SkylightCal.com/CALM FUNCTION HEALTH An annual membership with Function Health includes two sets of tests for only $499 per year, BUT our listeners get a $100 credit at​ https://FUNCTIONHEALTH.com/CALM. The $100 credit is only for the first thousand listeners so sign up right now at ​https://FUNCTIONHEALTH.com/CALM.   KIWICO.COM Build the best summer ever with KiwiCo! Get $15 off on your Summer Adventure Series at https://kiwico.com/CALM.   ACORNS EARLY Head to https://acornsearly.com/calm to help your kids grow their money skills today.   AIR DOCTOR ​Head to https://airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code CALM to get UP TO $300 off an Air Doctor Air Purifier today! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    25 min
  8. JUN 15

    10 Ways to Stop Irritating Power Struggles Without Reacting #489

    Before I was the Calm Guy, I was the Triggered Guy! My default mode was, “My strong-willed son is doing things on purpose to irritate me and I need to correct him for that.” But then I learned how to turn those irritating behaviors and power struggles into opportunities to teach and bond. I give you 10 practical action steps and scripts. Want to change your family very quickly? Join 300,000 other podcast listeners who changed themselves and stopped the power struggles with our Summer Sale: Get 50% OFF the Calm Parenting Bundle at https://celebratecalm.com/products. Email casey@celebratecalm.com with any questions. AG1 AG1 Next Gen is a perfect Father’s Day gift! Get a FREE gift with your first order. Go to https://drinkag1.com/calm   COZY EARTH—FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL! Go to https://cozyearth.com/ and use code CALM for 40% off all men's apparel. For the Dads who work hard during their 9-5, and deserve the best during their 5-9.   IXL LEARNING Get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRK.   SKYLIGHT CALENDARS Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://SkylightCal.com/CALM FUNCTION HEALTH An annual membership with Function Health includes two sets of tests for only $499 per year, BUT our listeners get a $100 credit at​ https://FUNCTIONHEALTH.com/CALM. The $100 credit is only for the first thousand listeners so sign up right now at ​https://FUNCTIONHEALTH.com/CALM.   KIWICO.COM Build the best summer ever with KiwiCo! Get $15 off on your Summer Adventure Series at https://kiwico.com/CALM.   ACORNS EARLY Head to https://acornsearly.com/calm to help your kids grow their money skills today.   AIR DOCTOR ​Head to https://airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code CALM to get UP TO $300 off an Air Doctor Air Purifier today! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    23 min

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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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