

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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Apr 2, 2020 • 35min
Kids Backtalking & Disrespectful Attitudes—How to De-escalate
Kids Backtalking & Disrespectful Attitudes—How to DeescalateThis is one of my favorite podcasts ever. Your child backtalks and gives you attitude. Sending your child to his room doesn’t teach him anything or stop it. How exactly do you turn that defiance into an opportunity to build a closer, more trusting relationship AND stop the attitude?! Tons of insights into calming an upset child, problem solving, handling conflict, and de-escalating situations.We have slashed prices on our products at www.CelebrateCalm.com to help struggling families use this time together to create changes that last forever. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com for the most helpful service on the planet.
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Mar 30, 2020 • 28min
Why You WANT A Strong-Willed Child
Why You WANT A Strong-Willed ChildYeah, they will challenge everything you say, want to do things their own way, and push your buttons. They are like cops, judges, and attorneys. In 1999, Kirk wrote these words: “…the very traits that schools and society punish your child for are the very traits that society desperately needs.” If you can embrace this, it is life-changing insight into your child’s very being. You will never be the same again.We have slashed prices on our products at www.CelebrateCalm.com to help struggling families use this time together to create changes that last forever. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com for the most helpful service on the planet.
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Mar 27, 2020 • 18min
Procrastinators, Perfectionists & Kids Who Resist Work—5 Ways to Help
Procrastinators, Perfectionists & Kids Who Resist Work—5 Ways to HelpHow do you jumpstart your child’s brain when they want to shut down? How do you help a perfectionist who refuses to try or one who procrastinates? This is a huge opportunity to teach your kids how their brains work to reduce frustration ASAP and when regular schooling begins again. Stop the resistance, jumpstart the brain!We have slashed prices on our products at www.CelebrateCalm.com to help struggling families use this time together to create changes that last forever. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com for the most helpful service on the planet.
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Mar 22, 2020 • 36min
Disappointing Your Kids—Social Distancing, Screens & Sweets
Disappointing Your Kids—Social Distancing, Screens & SweetsDisappointing Your Kids—Social Distancing, Screens & SweetsYou say no and disappoint your kids. They get mad at you. So how do you do this in a way that creates a closer relationship with your child? How do you bond even after having conflict? This is relevant far after the COVID-19 virus is a horrible memory. Want your child to be compliant and motivated? Kirk shows you practical action steps.We have slashed prices on our products at www.CelebrateCalm.com to help struggling families use this time together to create changes that last forever. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com for the most helpful service on the planet.
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Mar 15, 2020 • 53min
Coronavirus: Your Survival Guide to Long Days & Weeks Together
Coronavirus: Your Survival Guide to Long Days & Weeks TogetherHow does everyone get their own space during these days? What about a parent who works from home with noisy kids around (Kirk addresses this at the very end)? How can you structure your days so that your kids can learn while actually enjoying your time together? What about kids being bored, on screens, irritating each other? Kirk provides practical strategies and encouragement to use this time as a gift to explore interests you never have time for otherwise. For more practical strategies, podcasts, and blog posts, please visit our dedicated resource page at www.celebratecalm.com/coronavirus. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com for the most helpful service on the planet.
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Mar 14, 2020 • 26min
Coronavirus: 9 Ways to Counter the Anxiety
Coronavirus: 9 Ways to Counter the AnxietyThe best way to counter the anxiety caused by the unknowns of the pandemic is to create an action plan with specific goals. Let’s use this opportunity to break old patterns, learn new skills, and change our relationships. Kirk gives you 9 ideas.For more practical strategies, podcasts, and blog posts, please visit our dedicated resource page at www.celebratecalm.com/coronavirus. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com for the most helpful service on the planet.
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Mar 9, 2020 • 23min
Why Your Kids Melt Down & Shut Down
Why Your Kids Melt Down & Shut Down.Do you know exactly WHY your kids struggle with anxiety focus, social skills, organization, procrastination, sensory issues, and transitions? You must, must, must experience the world from their perspective to understand exactly WHAT TO DO to help them. Very emotional and practical podcast.Take advantage of Kirk's Birthday Sale THIS WEEK ONLY. https://www.celebratecalm.com/birthday-sale/ Questions? Contact Casey at Casey@CelebrateCalm.com
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Mar 1, 2020 • 30min
How To Get Kids To Be Responsible For Their Choices
How To Get Kids to Be Responsible For Their ChoicesHave you ever said inside, “I feel disrespected because my child won’t just accept my answer?” Kirk shows you how to get your kids to be responsible for their choices, but that also means you have to stop doing it for them. This is foundational if you want a strong-willed child to be successful. Very insightful, challenging, and helpful. Let your child listen and ask what he or she thinks!Take advantage of Kirk's Birthday Sale THIS WEEK ONLY. https://www.celebratecalm.com/birthday-sale/ Questions? Contact Casey at Casey@CelebrateCalm.com
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Mar 1, 2020 • 5min
New Jersey & Long Island / DC & NOVA / South Carolina—Meet Us In Person at FREE EVENTS.
New Jersey/Long Island/ DC & VIRGINIA / South Carolina—Meet Us In Person at FREE EVENTS.This is our personal invitation to come meet us, Kirk and Casey, at live events in your area. We will answer your personal questions. All events are FREE and there is no need to register. Bring your friends, spouse, kids. See our FREE EVENTS schedule here: https://www.celebratecalm.com/attend-live-events/
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Feb 24, 2020 • 24min
Obeying with Video Games, Homework & Chores
Obeying with Video Games, Homework & ChoresHow do you get your kids to do their chores and homework, get off video games, and listen to you the first time without yelling, begging, or threatening? How can you teach them impulse control? Kirk gives you specific actions steps and scripts. Want to get your kids to listen the first time, stop the meltdowns, control themselves and control yourself? Achieve these four goals with our four most popular programs at https://www.celebratecalm.com/get-the-bag/.Questions? Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com and he'll be happy to help put together a customized bundle for your family, send you a proposal to have Kirk speak at your school, church, or conference.
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