

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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Nov 6, 2017 • 22min
Help With ADHD—Angry Kirk!
Help With ADHD—Angry Kirk!
It’s hard parenting a child with symptoms of ADHD, especially when society judges and says there’s something wrong with your kids. Kirk got a little angry, but used that to give you practical tools to build your child’s confidence. Get more help at http://www.celebratecalm.com/adhd-brain-boosters/.
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Oct 28, 2017 • 39min
7 Ways to Motivate Kids
7 Ways to Motivate Kids
How do you motivate kids who are bright, but not academically motivated? Bribes and consequences never work. So Kirk shares 7 real life stories applying his three-step process for sparking a child’s internal motivation. This is an emotional podcast because we don’t want to crush these kids’ spirits. To learn more about the innovative Camps Kirk references, visit www.CelebrateCalm.com/Camps.
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Oct 26, 2017 • 15min
Kids Interrupting? Entitled? Creating Boundaries.
How do you get your kids to stop interrupting you and acting like they are your peers? How do you handle that teenager who’s become entitled? Kirk’s blunt answers may surprise you (and make you laugh). Learn how to create healthy boundaries in your home. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com or call 888-506-1871 to get practical help and our free newsletter.
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Oct 23, 2017 • 16min
Teachers: Sensory, Social Skills & Transitions in Class
Teachers: Sensory, Social Skills & Transitions in Class
Kirk provides two practical, concrete classroom examples to help kids who struggle with social skills, executive function, sensory issues, transitions, and more. This fifteen minute podcast is filled with tools to help struggling students succeed and build confidence without crushing their spirits. Forward to teachers and use the principles at home.
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Oct 16, 2017 • 27min
Secret Discipline Tool: Men, Moms & Marriage
Secret Discipline Tool: Men, Moms & Marriage: Using this secret weapon will change your child’s behavior more quickly than you can imagine. And it has absolutely nothing to do with your kids. Learn 10 very practical (and funny) tips that every man (and woman) can use TODAY to strengthen even a struggling marriage—and calm their kids. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com or call 888-506-1871 to book Kirk or get help with our resources.
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Sep 26, 2017 • 19min
Teachers: Behavior Issues in Class? 10 Ideas.
Do you have a child or student who struggles with behavior, impulse control, social skills, following directions, anxiety, and/or sensory issues. How can you handle all of these issues and build a child’s confidence at the same time? Learn practical ways to improve concentration, impulse control, social skills, and more. Share this with your child’s teachers.
So how can you handle all of these issues and build a child’s confidence with limited time and resources?
Listen to this 19-minute podcast to learn how to:
Use a child’s gifts and talents to build confidence.
Create successes with specific missions.
Build social skills with joint projects.
Get kids engaged and more attentive.
Meet sensory needs without touching other kids.
Use cross-brain stimulation to improve concentration.
Use visuals to help kids follow directions.
Want Kirk to speak to teachers at your school? Click here for information on our Teacher In-Service Training. Or email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com with "BEHAVIOR" in the subject line for a one-page proposal.
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Sep 24, 2017 • 32min
Controversial: Kid Flips Off His Dad
What do you do when your kids say awful things to you? Does being calm mean you let them get away with it? No! In this example, Kirk shows you how to turn a highly charged confrontation into a bonding experience. It’s powerful and practical. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com or call 888-506-1871 to get practical help and our free newsletter.
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Sep 19, 2017 • 31min
Calming Anxious and Defiant Children
How can you calm an upset, anxious child who is freaking out? Is your child being defiant or anxious? Kirk shows you exactly how to turn a nasty power struggle into an opportunity to build confidence and trust. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com or call 888-506-1871 to get practical help and our free newsletter.
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Sep 14, 2017 • 27min
When Kids Are Defiant: Teaching Without Escalating
When Kids Are Defiant: Teaching Without Escalating
So what do you do when your child just flat out refuses to do what you ask? How can you teach your kids without lecturing, yelling, or escalating situations? Learn very practical steps through Kirk's infamous "Rake Leaves" example with his son, Casey. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com or call 888-506-1871 to get practical help and our free newsletter.
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Sep 13, 2017 • 26min
Discipline When Consequences Don't Work
The podcast discusses disciplining children who don't respond to consequences, focusing on handling misbehavior, lying, stealing, and screen time. It emphasizes building trust, using empathetic approaches, and teaching impulse control through discipline methods like the rewind and replay technique. Strategies include implementing screen time management, creative solutions like 'treasure chests' for stealing behavior, and teaching delayed gratification through consistent follow-through.