

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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Mar 2, 2021 • 22min
"Ugh! Another Call About School!"
"Ugh! Another Call About School!"No one really understands the challenges your kids face in school with short-term memory, processing, and getting along with kids their own age. It’s draining. Afternoon/homework meltdowns are frequent. Behavior charts and consequences don’t work. Kirk shares three positive tools to help with focus, anxiety, blurting out, and more.GET THE CONFIDENCE YOU NEED TO LEAD YOUR KIDS. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com. Tell us your family situation and we’ll put together a custom package to meet your specific needs within your budget or take advantage of our BIG special this week! IT'S KIRK'S BIRTHDAY. Because he's a little odd (and old!), Kirk prefers to give YOU a gift. Life-changing insights and products for the lowest price ever. This week only.Click here to learn more about Kirk's Birthday Sale. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com for the most helpful service on the planet or to customize your bundle! NOW SCHEDULING LIVE EVENTS & ZOOM CONFERENCES. We can provide high-energy, customized presentations for your PTA, Adoption/Foster Care Conference, church parenting conference, and Teacher Professional Development training both via Zoom and in person! BONUS: When you schedule a TEACHER TRAINING, we will provide a Parenting Event for FREE. Take one action step today: Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com with the name of your school, city, and state. We will show you how easy it is to train your parents and teachers.
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Feb 22, 2021 • 15min
Why Your Kids Ask “Why?” Every Time
Why Your Kids Ask “Why?” Every TimeYou ask your child to do something. He or she responds reflexively, “Why?” And like my father, you probably react sharply and quickly. Well, what if it’s not just defiance? How do you get kids who don’t transition well to actually listen, without the fight and tears? Kirk shows you how, whether your kids are young or older.GET THE CONFIDENCE YOU NEED TO LEAD YOUR KIDS. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com. Tell us your family situation and we’ll put together a custom package to meet your specific needs within your budget or take advantage of our BIG special this week! Featured Sale: Our Most Popular 4 Programs for $99 (Reg. $397) Become that confident parent your kids need, equipped with 100 practical strategies to finally stop the defiance, yelling, and power struggles that 750,000 other parents like you have used. Think of everything else you’ve spent $99 or more on. This will actually change your home and relationships, now and forever. This week only–all 4 programs (reg. $99 each) for only $99 total. Click here to learn more. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com for the most helpful service on the planet or to customize your bundle! NOW SCHEDULING LIVE EVENTS & ZOOM CONFERENCES. We can provide high-energy, customized presentations for your PTA, Adoption/Foster Care Conference, church parenting conference, and Teacher Professional Development training both via Zoom and in person! We are beginning to schedule events for 2021-2022 and would love to speak in YOUR city! Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com and Casey will personally help you schedule your conference.
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Feb 20, 2021 • 10min
Stop Trying to Save Your Marriage
Stop Trying to Save Your MarriageYou should stop trying to fix your marriage. This isn’t your traditional Valentine’s Day message, is it? But it may just change your family. Listen with an open mind and take up Kirk’s challenge for the next month—and see what happens.Valentine's Day Sale ENDS Monday at Midnight! You get 60% OFF the Calm Parenting Package-this includes 30 hours of scripts and ideas plus the Marriage Mentoring program FREE. Get the Calm Parenting Package or the Get Everything Package.Want personal mentoring with Kirk via Phone? Click here to learn about mentoring packages.Questions? Need help deciding on the best tools for your family? Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com and Casey will help you personally!
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Feb 15, 2021 • 16min
Being Calm Doesn’t Mean Being Sweet or A Door Mat
Being Calm Doesn’t Mean Being Sweet or A Door MatI don’t think you should be “sweet” to strong-willed children. It backfires and makes them feel like you’re not taking them seriously. You also shouldn’t let them walk all over you. How can you be tough and understanding, firm and compassionate? How can you get your kids to respect you without yelling, pleading, or bribing? Kirk gives you actual scripts. Valentine's Day Sale EXTENDED One More Week! You get 60% OFF the Calm Parenting Package-this includes 30 hours of scripts and ideas plus the Marriage Mentoring program FREE. Get the Calm Parenting Package or the Get Everything Package. Want personal mentoring with Kirk via Phone? Click here to learn about mentoring packages.Questions? Need help deciding on the best tools for your family? Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com and Casey will help you personally!
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Feb 10, 2021 • 14min
Stop Battles Over Screens: 5 Ideas
Stop Battles Over Screens: 5 IdeasOf course you battle over video games, phones, and screens. Kirk provides 5 practical ways to reframe this issue and actually make concrete changes in your daily life.Our Valentine's Day Sale Ends This Weekend! You get the Calm Couples Marriage Mentoring Program FREE with your purchase of the Calm Parenting Package or the Get Everything Package. You have a choice in 2021. You can GROW UP or GROW APART. Want personal mentoring with Kirk via Phone? Click here to learn about mentoring packages.Questions? Need help deciding on the best tools for your family? Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com and Casey will help you personally!
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Feb 9, 2021 • 15min
When Kids Have Bad Moods
When Kids Have Bad MoodsYou walk into the room and your child is irritable, crabby, making negative comments. You naturally react and try to change or fix your child’s mood. And then it devolves into yelling, hurt feelings, separation. So how can you turn these battles into bonding moments and positive memories with the child you love (but don’t always like!)? Kirk shows you how.Our Valentine's Day Sale Ends This Weekend! You get 60% OFF the Calm Parenting Package-this includes 30 hours of scripts and ideas plus the Marriage Mentoring program FREE. Get the Calm Parenting Package or the Get Everything Package. You have a choice in 2021. You can GROW UP or GROW APART. Tell your husband THIS is what you REALLY want for Valentine's Day.Want personal mentoring with Kirk via Phone? Click here to learn about mentoring packages.Questions? Need help deciding on the best tools for your family? Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com and Casey will help you personally!
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Feb 4, 2021 • 6min
The Unrelenting, Demanding Child
The Unrelenting, Demanding ChildDo you have a child who can't let things go, who won't stop trying to argue or prove his point? In this 6-minute podcast, Kirk shares one idea to turn this situation into a positive one. Try it this week and observe your child's response.Our Valentine's Day Sale Begins NOW! You get the Calm Couples Marriage Mentoring Program FREE with your purchase of the Calm Parenting Package or the Get Everything Package. You have a choice in 2021. You can GROW UP or GROW APART. Want personal mentoring with Kirk via Phone? Click here to learn about mentoring packages.Questions? Need help deciding on the best tools for your family? Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com and Casey will help you personally!
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Feb 1, 2021 • 25min
WHEN To Discipline and HOW To Get On the Same Page
WHEN To Discipline and HOW To Get On the Same PageSay your child takes things from siblings, lies, or calls you names. Or all three in the same day! When exactly do you discipline? Right in the moment or later? How do you let them know they aren’t getting away with it? Listen for very practical advice!Our Valentine's Day Sale Begins NOW! You get the Calm Couples Marriage Mentoring Program FREE with your purchase of the Calm Parenting Package or the Get Everything Package. You have a choice in 2021. You can GROW UP or GROW APART. Want personal mentoring with Kirk via Phone? Click here to learn about mentoring packages.Questions? Need help deciding on the best tools for your family? Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com and Casey will help you personally!
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Jan 27, 2021 • 20min
Entitled Brat? When You Should Give In.
Entitled Brat? When You Should Give In.I just want you to listen to this one all the way through. I’m trying to prevent you from ruining your relationship with your child the way I almost did with Casey. Yes, sometimes you should just give in. And I show you when. Want personal mentoring with Kirk via Phone? Click here to learn about mentoring packages.We are including the No B.S. Program FREE with all mentoring purchases OR you can get it here for $99: https://celebratecalm.com/nobs/Want to book a LIVE EVENT in 2021/2022?! We are now booking IN PERSON and Zoom eventsfor schools, PTAs, churches, synagogues, corporations, and agencies! Simply email Casey@CelebrateCalm with LIVE in the subject line and he'll share a one-page proposal within hours. It's EASY! Questions? Need help deciding on the best tools for your family? Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com and Casey will help you personally!
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Jan 26, 2021 • 10min
WHEN Will My Child Finally Be Responsible?
WHEN Will My Child Finally Be Responsible?"At some point, this child must step up if he’s going to be a value-producing adult.” You’ve thought that before, right? When will the pre-K child follow directions; the elementary school student focus and learn impulse control; the older child use proper hygiene and do more than the bare minimum to get by? The more you push, the longer they take. Kirk gives you three action steps to take this week to motivate your child.Want personal mentoring with Kirk via Phone? Click here to learn about mentoring packages.We are including the No B.S. Program FREE with all mentoring purchases OR you can get it here for $99: https://celebratecalm.com/nobs/Want to book a LIVE EVENT in 2021/2022?! We are now booking IN PERSON and Zoom eventsfor schools, PTAs, churches, synagogues, corporations, and agencies! Simply email Casey@CelebrateCalm with LIVE in the subject line and he'll share a one-page proposal within hours. It's EASY! Questions? Need help deciding on the best tools for your family? Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com and Casey will help you personally!
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