

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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May 14, 2019 • 18min
Finish School Strong: 5 Tips
Finish School Strong: 5 Tips
It’s been a long year and everyone is frustrated. Instead of spending all our energy trying to fix a child’s weaknesses, take these 5 simple steps to end the year building your child’s confidence. I want your child going into the next year feeling confident and hopeful.
Get a FREE PARENT WORKSHOP for a limited time when you let us train your teachers. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com with the name of your school/church and city. He’ll show you how easy it is to help hundreds of kids see themselves as confident and able. If you want 50 more tools like the ones Kirk mentioned in the podcast, learn more here: https://www.celebratecalm.com/celebrate-adhd/
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May 7, 2019 • 16min
Mommy Lectures Don't Work. This does.
Mommy Lectures Don't Work. This does.
You want your kids to listen to you. They don’t. You want your kids to respect you. They don’t. That sweet voice that turns into yelling never works. Instead of trying to convince and explain and plead with your kids, Kirk shows you how to be the confident, authoritative leader your kids need. Kirk addresses food/nutrition, lying, meltdowns, and sibling fights. Learn what to say and how to say it.
Tired of feeling at your wits’ end? Then take advantage of our extra special Mother’s Day sale at www.CelebrateCalm.com/moms or www.CelebrateCalm.com/nobs. Need help? Contact Casey at 888-506-1871 or Casey@CelebrateCalm.com.
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May 1, 2019 • 21min
Why I Don't Like Mother's Day
Moms deserve much more than this. So how can you get your kids (and spouse) to respect you and your time 365 days of the year? Listen as Kirk gives you a specific script and practical action steps. No more walking on eggshells, no more exhaustion or pleading. Moms, you need to treat YOURSELF the way you want others to treat you.
Tired of feeling at your wits' end? Then take advantage of our extra special Mother's Day sale at https://www.CelebrateCalm.com/moms or https://www.celebratecalm.com/nobs/
Need help? Contact Casey at 888-506-1871 or Casey@CelebrateCalm.com.
Live in California, Colorado, Arizona, or Utah? We have special dates available in October to come to YOUR school or church. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com for a proposal
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Apr 18, 2019 • 15min
Change Your Child by Changing Yourself First
Really want to stop the power struggles with your kids? Kirk has a challenge: for the next 3 days, control your own anxiety over your child’s behavior and watch what happens. Lecturing kids tells them, “You aren’t capable of being successful without me.” When you get on your kids about every little thing, they don’t thank you for being so conscientious! They fight you. When you react to them pushing your buttons, they are now in control of you! The truth is that YOU create so many power struggles over issues that don’t matter. All because of your own anxiety. So let’s break this generational pattern for good!
Go through the 30 Days to Calm program and get our 3 most popular programs FREE:
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Need help with products or want to book Kirk to speak in your town? Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.comor call 888-506-1871.
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Apr 8, 2019 • 24min
Chores, Fortnite, Authority, Respect. Kids Who Give Up When It’s Difficult
Do you agree or disagree with Kirk’s shocking advice for handling a child who yells at his Mom and defies her authority? Learn why some kids shut down and aren’t motivated. What do you do when one child takes all of your energy and attention? How do you help kids who give up when work becomes difficult? This is a fantastic podcast so don’t miss this one.
Learn how to get your kids to push through and be responsible for themselves with our new No B.S. Instruction Manual for Strong-Willed Kids at www.CelebrateCalm.com/NOBS. If you need help, email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com.
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Apr 1, 2019 • 19min
Child Pushing Your Buttons? Good! Here's How to Stop It.
Child Pushing Your Buttons? Good! Here’s How to Stop It.
Ever wonder why your child gets so much satisfaction from pushing your buttons and arguing with you? You thought he was just being difficult. But when you realize WHY and what purpose it serves, you can use this to actually problem solve. Listen to this insightful podcast and visit www.CelebrateCalm.com/NOBS to learn how to save your relationship with a strong-willed child.
Questions? Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com with the subject line "NO BS."
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Mar 19, 2019 • 25min
2 Key Phrases When Kids Shut Down (For Teachers & Parents)
2 Key Phrases When Kids Shut Down (For Teachers & Parents)
Frustrated because consequences don’t motivate your students or kids? Then listen to this podcast and learn two killer phrases that WILL reach deep down into a kid’s heart and change his attitude. Build your child’s confidence instead of crushing his spirt. Yesterday, Kirk challenged 600 teachers in NJ to try a radically different approach for the next two weeks. This works for teachers and parents.
Here’s a challenge. Step up to the plate and bring Kirk to your community. He and his son can provide this same training to teachers, parents and students in YOUR community. Take thirty seconds and email Casey@CelebrateCalm.comwith the name of your school, church or organization and city. He’ll send you a one-page proposal.
Forward this powerful podcast to your PTA, teachers, principal, school counselor and pastor. It only takes a minute, but could help hundreds of kids.
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Mar 4, 2019 • 16min
Struggling, Unmotivated Kids: 2 Ways to Help
Struggling, Unmotivated Kids: 2 Ways to Help
Okay, so this podcast is only for the courageous parent who wants to completely transform their relationship with a strong-willed child. Kirk gives you two scripts to use that he normally only reveals during the Parent BootCamp. We think you’ll cry when you realize how deep and affirming these statements are, and how misunderstood your kids are.
Learn more about the Parent BootCamp here:
https://www.celebratecalm.com/camps/
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Feb 25, 2019 • 22min
Stop Crushing Spirits: 5 Ways Teachers Can Help Our Kids
Stop Crushing Spirits: 5 Ways Teachers Can Help Our Kids
Can you imagine internalizing that you're a bad kid or stupid kid? Behavior charts crush our kids. But you can't just let kids get away with misbehavior when they struggle with following directions, focus and attention, blurting out, writing, social skills and more. Use this revolutionary approach and script Kirk provides, and your challenging kids can become leaders at home and in the class room. SHARE THIS WITH TEACHERS, PTA, AND PRINCIPAL.
Want Kirk to train your teachers and parents on the same day? Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com with the word SCRIPT in the subject line or call 888-506-1871 to book Kirk at your school or church.
Want the ADHD University & Brain Boosters programs at a special price? Visit https://www.celebratecalm.com/adhd-brain-boosters
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Feb 18, 2019 • 19min
Kids Not Listening? Don't Mess With Me.
Your child whines, negotiates, argues, says, "One more minute" or just refuses to do what you ask, then calls you mean. In this podcast, Kirk demonstrates the tone and attitude you need in order to get your kids to listen to and respect you...without yelling, explaining, begging, or giving empty threats.
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Have questions? Want Kirk and Casey to come to your school or church? Contact Casey@CelebrateCalm.com and he'll get you a proposal within 24 hours!
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