Controversial Q&A: ODD, Tween Won’t Listen, Gut Issues, Blending Families, Hoarding, Homeschooling & More #500
Jul 18, 2025
Discover effective strategies for tackling common parenting dilemmas like getting kids motivated for work, overcoming anxiety related to doctor visits, and understanding ODD. Dive into the dynamics of blended families, addressing issues of loyalty and communication between children and their step-parents. Explore practical tips for handling hoarding behaviors, improving listening skills in tweens, and the challenges of homeschooling. Gain insights on fostering confidence in children while navigating their unique needs and impulses.
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Grandma's Special Bond Helps
A parent shared their 7.5-year-old daughter only obeys at the eye doctor if grandma takes her.
Let grandma take her and enjoy their special bonding time to reduce stress for all involved.
volunteer_activism ADVICE
Firm Decluttering Rules
Set a firm family rule: if an item isn’t used in 18 months, donate or discard it decisively.
Expect pushback but stay consistent to prevent excessive clutter and teach kids responsibility.
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Evaluate Homeschooling Carefully
Confirm your homeschooled middle schooler can still do theater and karate outside school.
Ensure he can work independently and owns his learning to make homeschooling successful.
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What should I do when my son wants to do anything BUT his work? How can I get my anxious child to the doctor’s office? What do you think of the ODD diagnosis? What do we do if our kids are starting to hoard and refuse to get rid of things? Why does my child prefer to go with her grandmother and not me? What are the potential pitfalls of blending our families? What is the proper role of the step-parent? How do we get our tween daughter to listen to us? What about a child who is negative and puts others down? What should we consider when homeschooling? Kirk answers all these tough questions in this jam-packed episode. We are kicking off our Christmas in July Sale with the lowest prices of the year NOW! Visit https://celebratecalm.com/july-sale/. Email casey@celebratecalm.com with any questions.
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