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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 …
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Calm Parenting Podcast · Aug 19, 2026
Expect Big Battles From Morning to Midnight: Here’s Your 5-Step Game Plan #625
Morning grumbling. After-school complaints. Grocery store meltdowns over cookies. Sibling fights while you’re trying to cook dinner, all while your spouse gets increasingly stressed by a picky eater... and you haven’t even gotten to …
26:37Calm Parenting Podcast · Aug 16, 2026
Why Do I Have to Do This?" How to Motivate the Child Who Questions Everything #624
Do you have a child who pushes your buttons, avoids hard tasks, and always asks "Why?" instead of just doing what you ask? It’s exhausting! It's easy to label them as lazy or rude—but …
26:10Calm Parenting Podcast · Aug 12, 2026
Q&A With Casey #1: Mistaking Intensity for Unhappiness, Feeling Like A Bad Kid & More #623
What is it like to grow up as an intense, strong-willed child—and how does that intensity follow you into adulthood and marriage? In this special Q&A; episode with my son, Casey reveals what he’d …
28:30Calm Parenting Podcast · Aug 9, 2026
Let's Make Discipline Easy Without Being Authoritarian or Permissive #622
What works with most kids backfires with our kids! So how can we discipline without being authoritarian or permissive? How can we go beyond consequences that don't work to actually change behavior while building …
22:35Calm Parenting Podcast · Aug 7, 2026
Adoption #2: Kids Who Never Seem Full or Happy, Unhealthy Attachments, Separation & Sleep Issues #621
In this special episode, I address these specific issues from parents of adopted kids: Our son will attach himself to anyone who gives him positive or negative attention. Our daughter always wants to be …
24:25Calm Parenting Podcast · Aug 5, 2026
Dreading Calls from School? The Ultimate Back-to-School Behavior Guide #620
There is nothing worse than the pit in your stomach when you see the school's number on your phone. If your child struggles with following directions, transitions, impulse control, blurting out, or acting silly …
21:46Calm Parenting Podcast · Aug 2, 2026
"I'm Not Going!" 5 Ways to Overcome School Refusal & Separation Anxiety #619
You know those morning meltdowns and battles are coming! What specific words and actions work when you have a child who struggles with separation anxiety, doesn’t like and refuses to go to school, and …
22:11Calm Parenting Podcast · Jul 31, 2026
Do Adopted Kids Struggle More? Part #1 #618
Parents often believe if you adopt a child from birth and provide a loving home, that will mitigate most issues. It doesn’t usually work that way. There is no judgment here. Just the reality …
33:30Calm Parenting Podcast · Jul 29, 2026
The Meltdown That Changed Me Forever (And 2 Phrases You Must Use To Teach Instead of Punish). #617
This is the day I realized I was so consumed with how my son’s attitude made me feel, that I wasn’t actually helping him. I needed him to behave... so I could behave. In …
26:52Calm Parenting Podcast · Jul 26, 2026
Stop the Stand-Offs: Real-Life Fixes for Your 5, 10, or 15-Year-Old #616
Ever find yourself locked in a screaming match with your strong-willed child and suddenly realize, "Wait... I’m arguing with a five-year-old?" Whether you're dealing with a tantrumy toddler, a 10-year-old who makes everything a …
20:18Calm Parenting Podcast · Jul 24, 2026
Questions Parents Are Afraid to Ask Out Loud: Do You Agree or Disagree With My Answers? #615
What do you do when your child defies you at every turn, refuses to let go of clutter, or prefers their grandmother over you? In this jam-packed episode, Kirk tackles some of the toughest, …
23:03Calm Parenting Podcast · Jul 22, 2026
5 Options to Get Kids To Do What You Ask (Chores, S’Mores & More) #614
I want to give you options so you don’t have to choose between being a tyrant and a pushover in daily life. How can you use the tough approach without feeling guilty? When do …
23:03Calm Parenting Podcast · Jul 19, 2026
Sibling Scripts: Your Summer Guide to Turn Provoking Into Peace #613
Usually there’s a provoking child and the more compliant one who gets picked on and has a hard time speaking up. How can you get your strong-willed child to stop provoking siblings? How can …
22:05Calm Parenting Podcast · Jul 15, 2026
Parenting A Take-Charge Child Without Butting Heads Or Giving In #612
It’s easy to lock horns with a demanding, strong-willed child who barges into a room and declares what they are going to do…without asking your permission! Does your child ever delay bedtime because they …
21:43Calm Parenting Podcast · Jul 12, 2026
Social Skills Playbook: 10 Scripts For Kids Who Struggle With Friendships #611
Do you have children who struggle to connect with kids their own age, miss social cues or act silly in class? Who dominate conversations, get bossy during play dates or with siblings, become possessive …
22:08Calm Parenting Podcast · Jul 10, 2026
Special Q&A With My Son, Casey? What Do You Want to Know?
I have two very important things to share with you that will take less than two minutes! If you could ask Casey anything about his experience as a strong-willed child, what would you ask …
1:54Calm Parenting Podcast · Jul 8, 2026
Child Who Touches Hot Stove, Does Bare Minimum, Appears Self-Centered? #610
Do you have a child who resists what you want first, refuses to do chores or anything the easy way, and insists on touching that hot stove? Who is not immediately obedient, doesn’t respond …
24:37Calm Parenting Podcast · Jul 5, 2026
Why Is EVERYTHING So Hard With This Child? A Guide to Make It Easier. #609
What other parents take for granted can be a huge struggle for your child—and for you. Because you are likely that exhausted caregiver just trying to get through the day. Listen now. You get …
25:05Calm Parenting Podcast · Jul 1, 2026
Surviving Summer Vacation With Bored, Complaining Kids & Judgmental Relatives #608
I am going to hit a lot of hot buttons in this episode with scripts and action steps. What exactly do you say when kids are bored or complain? How can you get grandparents …
24:41Calm Parenting Podcast · Jun 28, 2026
5 Ways We Misunderstand Our Intense, Deeply Feeling Kids & How to Change That #607
Our kids often feel very misunderstood, lonely, and like there is something wrong with them. We obviously don't want that and there's no real instruction manual for these kids. This episode will give you …
22:14Calm Parenting Podcast · Jun 26, 2026
3 Ways to Teach Your Kids How to Confidently Overcome Their Weaknesses #606
Your kids have super powers other kids don’t have. They also have real weaknesses and struggles. We don’t want them to feel overwhelmed or less than. Instead, let’s give our kids practical tools to …
23:05Calm Parenting Podcast · Jun 24, 2026
What You Can & Should Never Try to Fix About Your Kids #605
Your kids have brains that work differently. Some have a specific diagnosis. How can you teach your kids about their nature in a positive, constructive way without shame, negativity, or singling them out? I …
25:02Calm Parenting Podcast · Jun 21, 2026
How I Changed from Triggered Dad to Calm Guy: 10 Practical, Doable Ideas #604
Before I was the Calm Guy, I was the Triggered Dad! My default mode was, “My strong-willed son is doing things on purpose to irritate me and I need to correct him for that.” …
24:49Calm Parenting Podcast · Jun 17, 2026
Ultimate Cheat Sheet For Meltdowns: 10 Quick Ideas #603
Meltdowns are going to happen and you need a quick-fix guide. This episode is it! What specific action steps de-escalate even the toughest meltdowns? What should you NEVER do when intense kids are upset? …
21:49Calm Parenting Podcast · Jun 14, 2026
"I Wish I Had An Easier Kid." #602
You're not alone and you shouldn't feel guilty if you've had this thought. Our kids often don't listen, "make bad choices," and do embarrassing things in public. I want to show you, through a …
22:13Calm Parenting Podcast · Jun 10, 2026
My Best Podcast Ever: Defiance & Reconciling With My Son #601
I have told this story before, but today a new flood of emotions came out as I realized this story with my own son…mirrored my experience with my own Dad. Walk step-by-step with me …
31:51Calm Parenting Podcast · Jun 7, 2026
You Say No, Your Child Gets Upset. Is There Something Different You Could Do? #600
You Say No, Your Child Gets Upset. Is There Something Different You Could Do?If your child gets really upset, does that mean you did something wrong or that you should have done something differently? …
24:20Calm Parenting Podcast · Jun 5, 2026
Ever Feel Indignant At Your Child’s Attitude or Misbehavior? 12 More Ways to Change This. #599
Have you ever felt that resentful, indignant anger surge through you when your child exhibits attitude…especially after all you do for them? Like it would feel satisfying to react? I have! I want to …
23:02Calm Parenting Podcast · Jun 3, 2026
3 Ways To Get Your Anxious Child to Camp, New Activities, School & A New Home #598
Do you have a child who fights you and gets upset about going to new activities? Who is already threatening not to go to that expensive camp you paid for? Who is nervous about …
22:26Calm Parenting Podcast · May 31, 2026
10 Options When Kids Mess Up (Without Messing Up Your Night!) #597
So how do your strong-willed kids and kids with PDA react when you try to correct them or talk to them about their behavior? My guess is they hate this! Even if you do …
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