

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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Dec 10, 2023 • 27min
Grumpy Kid? How to Change This (& Yourself)
Grumpy Kid? How to Change This (& Yourself)Do you have a child who can be grumpy, who verbalizes everything that’s wrong, who often controls the emotional tide of your home, whose mood does determine your mood? What if your child wakes up first thing just miserable and makes everyone else miserable? This is a really powerful podcast with lots of insight into strong-willed kids…and parents! Our Christmas Clearance Sale Begins NOW! Take advantage of the Lowest Prices of the Year at https://celebratecalm.com/christmas-clearanceQuestions? Need help deciding on the best tools for your family? Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com and Casey will help you personally!Go to https://www.HelloFresh.com/calmfree and use code calmfree for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active.Get $15 off the perfect Christmas gift, a Skylight Digital Picture Frame, at https://www.skylightframe.com/CALMGet your kids something they will actually LOVE, use, and look forward to getting all throughout the coming year. Build your child’s confidence NOW! Visit https://crunchlabs.com/CALM and get your kids CrunchLabs today!A Revolutionary Baby Monitor is Born. Visit https://www.masimostork.com/ to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 6, 2023 • 28min
5 Ways to Get Your Kids to Clean Up Messes (Part II)
5 Ways to Get Your Kids to Clean Up Messes (Part II)How can you get your kids to be more responsible for themselves? How can you get them to clean up their messes? How can you do this without ruining your relationship or constantly resorting to consequences? Kirk shares five different ways to get your kids to be responsible for themselves. You can apply this to different areas of their lives. Learn more at CelebrateCalm.com.Our Christmas Clearance Sale continues this week! Take advantage of the Lowest Prices of the Year at https://celebratecalm.com/christmas-clearanceQuestions? Need help deciding on the best tools for your family? Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com and Casey will help you personally!Get $15 off the perfect Christmas gift, a Skylight Digital Picture Frame, at https://www.skylightframe.com/CALMGet your kids something they will actually LOVE, use, and look forward to getting all throughout the coming year. Build your child’s confidence NOW! Visit https://crunchlabs.com/CALM and get your kids CrunchLabs today!A Revolutionary Baby Monitor is Born. Visit https://www.masimostork.com/ to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 3, 2023 • 32min
Overcoming Triggers That Set You Off: Messes Everywhere Part I
Overcoming Triggers That Set You Off: Messes Everywhere Part IWe talked all last month about kids with big emotions. But what about parents with big emotions? So I asked Facebook friends, “What sets YOU off?” Even if messes aren’t a trigger for you, apply these action steps so your triggers don’t cause you to yell and lose it. Learn how to be free from your triggers! Learn more at CelebrateCalm.com.Our Christmas Clearance Sale Begins NOW! Take advantage of the Lowest Prices of the Year at https://celebratecalm.com/christmas-clearanceQuestions? Need help deciding on the best tools for your family? Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com and Casey will help you personally!Get $15 off the perfect Christmas gift, a Skylight Digital Picture Frame, at https://www.skylightframe.com/CALMGet your kids something they will actually LOVE, use, and look forward to getting all throughout the coming year. Build your child’s confidence NOW! Visit https://crunchlabs.com/CALM and get your kids CrunchLabs today!A Revolutionary Baby Monitor is Born. Visit https://www.masimostork.com/ to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 26, 2023 • 18min
Stop Fights Between Siblings & Parents. Build Confidence.
This may be one of the most important podcasts I have ever recorded. We cover sibling issues, tension between parent and child, building confidence, and answers this question: "How can we REALLY change our home life?"We are extending our Black Friday Sale for ONE more week. Take advantage of the Lowest Prices of the Year at https://celebratecalm.com/black-friday/Questions? Need help deciding on the best tools for your family? Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com and Casey will help you personally!Get $15 off the perfect Christmas gift, a Skylight Digital Picture Frame, at https://www.skylightframe.com/CALMGet your kids something they will actually LOVE, use, and look forward to getting all throughout the coming year. Build your child’s confidence NOW! Visit https://crunchlabs.com/CALM and get your kids CrunchLabs today!A Revolutionary Baby Monitor is Born. Visit https://www.masimostork.com/ to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 19, 2023 • 21min
Thanksgiving: 8 Ways to Handle Big Emotions (And Judgmental Family!)
Thanksgiving: 8 Ways to Handle Big Emotions (And Judgmental Family!) For many parents of strong-willed children, holidays mean getting judged by family members who don’t understand your child and getting pressured to be tougher with your discipline. I was embarrassed by my son’s behavior around family so I’d angrily correct him while my wife was caught in the middle once again. It can be a lonely place. So I am going to give you 8 practical strategies so you’re prepared to not only survive, but enjoy this Thanksgiving. Take advantage of our Black Friday Sale at CelebrateCalm.com.Early Access to our Black Friday Sale Begins NOW! Take advantage of the Lowest Prices of the Year at https://celebratecalm.com/black-friday/Questions? Need help deciding on the best tools for your family? Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com and Casey will help you personally!A Revolutionary Baby Monitor is Born. Visit www.MasimoStork.com to learn more.Get $15 off the perfect Christmas gift, a Skylight Digital Picture Frame, at https://www.skylightframe.com/CALMGet your kids something they will actually LOVE, use, and look forward to getting all throughout the coming year. Build your child’s confidence NOW! Visit crunchlabs.com/CALM and get your kids CrunchLabs today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 12, 2023 • 23min
Parents with Big Emotions: 5 Responses When Kids Push Your Buttons.
Parents with Big Emotions: 5 Responses When Kids Push Your Buttons.We’ve been talking about how to help kids with big emotions. But what about when WE as parents have big emotions, react, and yell? Especially when kids push your buttons? Kirk shows you how to stop reacting and take back control of these situations. Get practical tools with our BIG SALE right now at https://celebratecalm.com.Kirk is available for Phone Consultations. Click here to learn more.This episode of the Calm Parenting Podcast is brought to you by Hello Fresh. Go to https://www.hellofresh.com and use code 50calm for 50% off plus FREE shipping.A Revolutionary Baby Monitor is Born. Visit www.MasimoStork.com to learn more.Get $15 off the perfect Christmas gift, a Skylight Digital Picture Frame, at https://www.skylightframe.com/CALM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 8, 2023 • 27min
BIG DEFIANCE FROM A BROKEN RELATIONSHIP & CHILD
BIG DEFIANCE FROM A BROKEN RELATIONSHIP & CHILDConfession: I didn’t like Casey when he was young. I nearly destroyed our relationship and my son. So how can you recover from this when you and your strong-willed child are opposites…or worse yet, just alike? This is a powerful, hard-hitting podcast. Want to repair your relationship with your child (and spouse)? Get practical tools with our BIG SALE right now at https://celebratecalm.com.Kirk is available for Phone Consultations. Click here to learn more.This episode of the Calm Parenting Podcast is brought to you by Hello Fresh. Go to https://www.hellofresh.com and use code 50calm for 50% off plus FREE shipping.A Revolutionary Baby Monitor is Born. Visit www.MasimoStork.com to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 5, 2023 • 20min
Stop Defiance & Big Emotions From Anxiety
Stop Defiance & Big Emotions From AnxietyDo you have a child who struggles with anxiety? Who resists going to new places or trying new activities? You know once you get your child there, he will enjoy it. But it almost always results in yelling, defiance, hurt feelings, and a big power struggle in which everyone loses. Kirk gives you two very practical, concrete strategies to help your child overcome anxiety and stop the power struggles. You’ll learn dozens of these strategies through our BIG SALE right now at https://celebratecalm.com.Kirk is available for Phone Consultations. Click here to learn more.This episode of the Calm Parenting Podcast is brought to you by Hello Fresh. Go to https://www.hellofresh.com and use code 50calm for 50% off plus FREE shipping.A Revolutionary Baby Monitor is Born. Visit www.MasimoStork.com to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 3, 2023 • 1h 6min
MEN: How to Stop the Yelling & Power Struggles (Men In The Arena Guest Podcast)
MEN: How to Stop the Yelling & Power StrugglesFind yourself yelling at your kids? Or repeating your own Dad's angry parenting patterns, the very ones you swore you'd never use? You know you shouldn't yell, but how else can you win power struggles and get through to your defiant kid? In this week's interview, Kirk Martin, host of the Calm Parenting podcast, joined Jim Ramos for another power-packed, tactical episode to equip you to become the calm Dad you know your kids deserve.Kirk is available for Phone Consultations. Click here to learn more.This episode of the Calm Parenting Podcast is brought to you by Hello Fresh. Go to https://www.hellofresh.com and use code 50calm for 50% off plus FREE shipping.A Revolutionary Baby Monitor is Born. Visit www.MasimoStork.com to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 1, 2023 • 21min
Calming A Screaming Toddler or Venomous Teen
Calming A Screaming Toddler or Venomous TeenYou have a child who lets out a bloodcurdling scream or won’t calm down no matter what you try. You have a teenager oozing with attitude, spewing venomous words and glaring at you in the kitchen. What are you going to do in this moment? In this bonus podcast episode during BIG EMOTIONS month, Kirk shares a simple, but effective way to calm both situations. You’ll learn dozens of these strategies through our BIG SALE right now at CelebrateCalm.com.Kirk is available for Phone Consultations. Click here to learn more.This episode of the Calm Parenting Podcast is brought to you by Hello Fresh. Go to https://www.hellofresh.com and use code 50calm for 50% off plus FREE shipping.A Revolutionary Baby Monitor is Born. Visit www.MasimoStork.com to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.