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Calm Parenting Podcast
Hosted by Kirk Martin · EN
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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3 Ways To Get Your Anxious Child to Camp, New Activities, School & A New Home #598
Yesterday00:22:26Summary readyDo 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 family vacation or an upcoming move? I give you three very specific scripts and actions steps to help overcome the anxiety, stop the power struggles, and bond with your child through these big emotions. **Tomorrow CAN be different from today, without the guilt and tears. Take advantage of our Summer Sale at https://celebratecalm.com/products/ and download your roadmap to peace today. Listen to the programs over the summer while there's no school pressure.**COZY EARTHCozy Earth is the perfect Father's Day Gift! Head to https://cozyearth.com and use my code CALM for an exclusive 20% off.IXL LEARNINGMake an impact on your child’s learning, get IXL now. Calm Parenting Podcast listeners get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRKHUNGRYROOTGo to https://Hungryroot.com/Calm and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. SKYLIGHT CALENDARRight now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTINGCURE HYDRATIONCure is offering our listeners 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best. Visit https://curehydration.com/CALM and use promo code CALM for 20% off your first order.WAYFAIRHead to https://Wayfair.com right now to get your outdoor space ready for way less. Wayfair. Every style. Every home.COVE HOME SECURITYHead to https://covesmart.com/CPP or use code CPP at checkout for up to 70% off your first order!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Summary10 Options When Kids Mess Up (Without Messing Up Your Night!) #597
4d ago00:21:43Summary readySo 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 it in a really sweet way, your child gets furious and lashes out or screams or even covers his or her ears. Does your child blame others and refuse to listen? Good, because that's very normal with our kids. So I want to give you 10 different options that work…without triggering meltdowns or fights! **Tomorrow CAN be different from today, without the guilt and tears. Take advantage of our Summer Sale at https://celebratecalm.com/products/ and download your roadmap to peace today. Listen to the programs over the summer while there's no school pressure.**COZY EARTHCozy Earth is the perfect Father's Day Gift! Head to https://cozyearth.com and use my code CALM for an exclusive 20% off.IXL LEARNINGMake an impact on your child’s learning, get IXL now. Calm Parenting Podcast listeners get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRKHUNGRYROOTGo to https://Hungryroot.com/Calm and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. SKYLIGHT CALENDARRight now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTINGCURE HYDRATIONCure is offering our listeners 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best. Visit https://curehydration.com/CALM and use promo code CALM for 20% off your first order.WAYFAIRHead to https://Wayfair.com right now to get your outdoor space ready for way less. Wayfair. Every style. Every home.COVE HOME SECURITYHead to https://covesmart.com/CPP or use code CPP at checkout for up to 70% off your first order!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
SummaryKids Not Living Up To Expectations or Potential? 7 Quick Ways to Motivate Them #596
1w ago00:22:02Summary readyDoes it ever appear that your child is not living up to their potential or your expectations? Are you worried that your child will fall behind or not be successful? Of course. But pushing them only causes kids to resist more. So I want to show you 7 ways to motivate your kids and break the negative cycle. * Tomorrow CAN be different from today, without the guilt and tears. Take advantage of our Summer Sale at https://celebratecalm.com/products/ and download your roadmap to peace today. COZY EARTHHead to https://cozyearth.com and use my code CALM for up to 20% off.IXL LEARNINGMake an impact on your child’s learning, get IXL now. Calm Parenting Podcast listeners get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRKHUNGRYROOTGo to https://Hungryroot.com/Calm and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. SKYLIGHT CALENDARRight now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTINGCURE HYDRATIONCure is offering our listeners 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best. Visit https://curehydration.com/CALM and use promo code CALM for 20% off your first order.WAYFAIRGet prepped for patio season for way less. Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home.COVE HOME SECURITYHead to https://covesmart.com/CPP or use code CPP at checkout for up to 70% off your first order!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Summary6 Easy Ways to Undo School Damage & Rebuild Your Child’s Confidence #595
2w ago00:23:11Summary readySometimes the stress of the school year can strip your kids of their confidence and create conflict even with siblings. I give you 6 easy and effective ways to rebuild your child's confidence, reconnect as a family, and help with screen dependence. ** Tomorrow CAN be different from today, without the guilt and tears. Take advantage of our Summer Sale at https://celebratecalm.com/products/ and download your roadmap to peace today.COZY EARTHHead to https://cozyearth.com and use my code CALM for up to 20% off.IXL LEARNINGMake an impact on your child’s learning, get IXL now. Calm Parenting Podcast listeners get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRKHUNGRYROOTGo to https://Hungryroot.com/Calm and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. SKYLIGHT CALENDARRight now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTINGCURE HYDRATIONCure is offering our listeners 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best. Visit https://curehydration.com/CALM and use promo code CALM for 20% off your first order.WAYFAIRGet prepped for patio season for way less. Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home.COVE HOME SECURITYHead to https://covesmart.com/CPP or use code CPP at checkout for up to 70% off your first order!WYZANTHelp your child succeed in school and boost their confidence. Go to https://Wyzant.com and use code Podcast15 to enjoy $15 off your first lesson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
SummaryKids Won’t Listen? 5 Creative, Easy Ways To Stop Bribing, Forcing, or Reminding Them 18x #594
2w ago00:22:29Summary readyHow do you motivate kids to do tasks without reminding them 18 times...or do uncomfortable things without arguing every single day? What should you do when a child defies you, disregards your instructions, doesn't do school work or go to sports practice? Should you force your teenager to go on family vacation? Kirk gives you creative answers to all these questions that you may not have thought of..or even agree with. Try them anyway! ** Tomorrow CAN be different from today, without the guilt and tears. This is the final week of our Mother's Day Sale. Download your roadmap to peace today at https://celebratecalm.com/mothers-day/COZY EARTHHead to https://cozyearth.com and use my code CALM for up to 20% off.IXL LEARNINGMake an impact on your child’s learning, get IXL now. Calm Parenting Podcast listeners get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRKHUNGRYROOTGo to https://Hungryroot.com/Calm and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. SKYLIGHT CALENDARRight now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTINGCURE HYDRATIONCure is offering our listeners 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best. Visit https://curehydration.com/CALM and use promo code CALM for 20% off your first order.WAYFAIRGet prepped for patio season for way less. Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home.COVE HOME SECURITYHead to https://covesmart.com/CPP or use code CPP at checkout for up to 70% off your first order!AQUATRUGo to https://AquaTru.com now for 20% off any AquaTru water purifier using promo code CALM. WYZANTHelp your child succeed in school and boost their confidence. Go to https://Wyzant.com and use code Podcast15 to enjoy $15 off your first lesson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Summary“Stop Treating Me Like A Child!” (Stop Acting Like One LOL!) #593
3w ago00:22:54Summary readyWhether your “hard to parent” child is 2, 12, or 22, they will complain that you are being too controlling and yell, “Stop treating me like a child!” And inside you’ll be thinking, “Well, stop acting like one!” Let me give you 10 ready-to-use scripts and tips to get toddlers, teens, and everyone in between to be more responsible for their own behavior…so they stop fighting you! ** Tomorrow CAN be different from today, without the guilt and tears. This is the final week of our Mother's Day Sale. Download your roadmap to peace today at https://celebratecalm.com/mothers-day/COZY EARTHHead to https://cozyearth.com and use my code CALM for up to 20% off.IXL LEARNINGMake an impact on your child’s learning, get IXL now. Calm Parenting Podcast listeners get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRKHUNGRYROOTGo to https://Hungryroot.com/Calm and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. SKYLIGHT CALENDARRight now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTINGCURE HYDRATIONCure is offering our listeners 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best. Visit https://curehydration.com/CALM and use promo code CALM for 20% off your first order.WAYFAIRGet prepped for patio season for way less. Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home.COVE HOME SECURITYHead to https://covesmart.com/CPP or use code CPP at checkout for up to 70% off your first order!AQUATRUGo to https://AquaTru.com now for 20% off any AquaTru water purifier using promo code CALM. WYZANTHelp your child succeed in school and boost their confidence. Go to https://Wyzant.com and use code Podcast15 to enjoy $15 off your first lesson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Summary5 Exact Steps to De-Escalate A Nuclear Meltdown (Why "Calm" Parenting Fails Here) #592
3w ago00:25:06Summary readyWhen "No" turns into a nuclear meltdown and "I’m sorry" turns into "I’m a bad kid," you aren't dealing with a tantrum—you’re dealing with a child who feels helpless, has internalized shame, and then goes scorched earth. If you're tired of threatening consequences that don't work and using a "calm" voice that makes them angrier, this is a must listen. You’ll get the exact 5-step de-escalation roadmap and a creative script that help you and your child feel in control again. Please share this one. ** Tomorrow CAN be different from today, without the guilt and tears. Download your roadmap to peace today and take advantage of our Mother’s Day Sale at https://celebratecalm.com/mothers-day/COZY EARTHHead to https://cozyearth.com and use my code CALM for up to 20% off.IXL LEARNINGMake an impact on your child’s learning, get IXL now. Calm Parenting Podcast listeners get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRKHUNGRYROOTGo to https://Hungryroot.com/Calm and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. SKYLIGHT CALENDARRight now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTINGCURE HYDRATIONCure is offering our listeners 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best. Visit https://curehydration.com/CALM and use promo code CALM for 20% off your first order.WAYFAIRGet prepped for patio season for way less. Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home.COVE HOME SECURITYHead to https://covesmart.com/CPP or use code CPP at checkout for up to 70% off your first order!AQUATRUGo to https://AquaTru.com now for 20% off any AquaTru water purifier using promo code CALM. WYZANTHelp your child succeed in school and boost their confidence. Go to https://Wyzant.com and use code Podcast15 to enjoy $15 off your first lesson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
SummaryYou Don't Have to Do Anything Else to Be A Great Mom! (My Best Mother's Day Podcast Ever) #591
4w ago00:22:07Summary readyYou are constantly taking the emotional temperature of the home, forced to be the referee between siblings, between your spouse and strong-willed child. You get accused of coddling your child when you're really coddling the judgmental grown-ups judging you. You are courageously breaking generational patterns. I am so incredibly proud of you! I hope this episode helps you relax into this fact: you don't have to do anything else to be a great Mom. ** Tomorrow CAN be different from today, without the guilt and tears. Download your roadmap to peace today and take advantage of our Mother’s Day Sale at https://celebratecalm.com/mothers-day/COZY EARTHHead to https://cozyearth.com and use my code CALM for up to 20% off.IXL LEARNINGMake an impact on your child’s learning, get IXL now. Calm Parenting Podcast listeners get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRKHUNGRYROOTGo to https://Hungryroot.com/Calm and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. SKYLIGHT CALENDARRight now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTINGCURE HYDRATIONCure is offering our listeners 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best. Visit https://curehydration.com/CALM and use promo code CALM for 20% off your first order.WAYFAIRGet prepped for patio season for way less. Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home.COVE HOME SECURITYHead to https://covesmart.com/CPP or use code CPP at checkout for up to 70% off your first order!AQUATRUGo to https://AquaTru.com now for 20% off any AquaTru water purifier using promo code CALM. WYZANTHelp your child succeed in school and boost their confidence. Go to https://Wyzant.com and use code Podcast15 to enjoy $15 off your first lesson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
SummaryTough Questions Moms Ask: Aggressive Child, Negative Self-Talk, Teen Expectations, Kids Interrupting You & More #590
4w ago00:23:22Summary readyHow should you handle a child who resorts to negative self-talk when things don’t go well? What about a teen or tween daughter who isn’t living up to your expectations? Do you have a child who has become physically aggressive, especially after a new baby was born? What consequence should you give for your child bullying or being mean to another child? And how do you handle those annoying times when your kids interrupt you while on the phone or talking to a spouse? I answer tough questions Moms ask! ** Tomorrow CAN be different from today, without the guilt and tears. Download your roadmap to peace today and take advantage of our Mother’s Day Sale at https://celebratecalm.com/mothers-day/COZY EARTHHead to https://cozyearth.com and use my code CALM for up to 20% off.IXL LEARNINGMake an impact on your child’s learning, get IXL now. Calm Parenting Podcast listeners get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRKHUNGRYROOTGo to https://Hungryroot.com/Calm and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. SKYLIGHT CALENDARRight now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTINGCURE HYDRATIONCure is offering our listeners 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best. Visit https://curehydration.com/CALM and use promo code CALM for 20% off your first order.WAYFAIRGet prepped for patio season for way less. Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home.COVE HOME SECURITYHead to https://covesmart.com/CPP or use code CPP at checkout for up to 70% off your first order!AQUATRUGo to https://AquaTru.com now for 20% off any AquaTru water purifier using promo code CALM. WYZANTHelp your child succeed in school and boost their confidence. Go to https://Wyzant.com and use code Podcast15 to enjoy $15 off your first lesson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
SummaryChild Talks Back, Whines, Procrastinates, Makes Messes, Won't Listen, Acts Silly? Exact Scripts! #589
May 300:24:13Summary readyAre you tired of constantly negotiating with a junior attorney who procrastinates, whines and complains, talks disrespectfully, won't clean up messes, fights bedtime and siblings, throws big tantrums? Maybe every day?! You're not alone! I give you exact scripts to stop being triggered...and stop the power struggles so you can enjoy your kids again. **Tomorrow CAN be different from today, without the guilt and tears. Download your roadmap to peace today and take advantage of our Mother’s Day Sale at https://celebratecalm.com/mothers-day/ **COZY EARTHHead to https://cozyearth.com and use my code CALM for up to 20% off.IXL LEARNINGMake an impact on your child’s learning, get IXL now. Calm Parenting Podcast listeners get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRKHUNGRYROOTGo to https://Hungryroot.com/Calm and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. SKYLIGHT CALENDARRight now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTINGCURE HYDRATIONCure is offering our listeners 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best. Visit https://curehydration.com/CALM and use promo code CALM for 20% off your first order.WAYFAIRGet prepped for patio season for way less. Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home.COVE HOME SECURITYHead to https://covesmart.com/CPP or use code CPP at checkout for up to 70% off your first order!AQUATRUGo to https://AquaTru.com now for 20% off any AquaTru water purifier using promo code CALM. WYZANTHelp your child succeed in school and boost their confidence. Go to https://Wyzant.com and use code Podcast15 to enjoy $15 off your first lesson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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