Calm Parenting Podcast

By Kirk Martin

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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

Episode Date
How Chicken Nuggets Build Confidence & Stop Misbehavior (Part 2)
Nov 20, 2024
8 Ways to Build Confidence & Stop Misbehavior (Sibling Fights, Lying, & More) Part 1
Nov 17, 2024
Help For Homeschoolers Part I: 10 Secrets to Success
Nov 15, 2024
Screens Q&A: No Drama Screen Safety & Success from Toddlers to Teens
Nov 13, 2024
10 Ways To Help Kids with Big Emotions Part 2 (Why Punching Pillows Doesn’t Work)
Nov 10, 2024
10 Ways To Help Kids with Big Emotions Part 1
Nov 06, 2024
Triggered By Sibling Fights, Noise, Messes & More?
Nov 03, 2024
ADHD & ND Kids: 25 Ways To Help
Oct 30, 2024
Are You Giving In...Or Just Using Wisdom?
Oct 27, 2024
“I Don’t Want Your Help!” When Kids Won’t Listen to You.
Oct 23, 2024
The Day I Finally Changed Myself Instead of My Son
Oct 20, 2024
Kids Who Lie, Steal, Sneak Things At Night
Oct 16, 2024
10 Ways To Stop Power Struggles & Get Kids To Do Stuff
Oct 13, 2024
3 Ways to Motivate Teens & Tweens
Oct 11, 2024
Stop Punishing Kids For Having A Busy Brain
Oct 09, 2024
3 Ways to Handle Your Triggers & Trauma
Oct 06, 2024
Consequences: From Toddler Tantrums to Teen Transgressions
Oct 02, 2024
At Your Wits’ End? 5 Ways to Get Your Sanity Back & Your Kids to Be Responsible
Sep 29, 2024
Defiance, De-Escalation, & Discipline
Sep 25, 2024
Child Who Argues, Melts Down Over Losing, Bosses Siblings?
Sep 22, 2024
You’re A Control Freak! 10 Ways to Stop Power Struggles.
Sep 18, 2024
3 Ways to Change Your Child’s Irritating Behavior (And Yourself!)
Sep 15, 2024
An Instruction Manual For Connecting With Your Strong-Willed Child
Sep 11, 2024
5 Ways to Get Kids Moving More Quickly
Sep 08, 2024
"F*** You, Mom!" Scripts to Handle Disrespect
Sep 04, 2024
How to Help Defiant, Task Avoidant, Unmotivated Kids Who Ask "Why?"
Sep 01, 2024
Tough Talks with Kids: Stealing, Sneaking Things at Night, Vaping, Porn
Aug 28, 2024
3 Ways to Stop Yelling, Lecturing & Power Struggles
Aug 25, 2024
When Behavior Charts & Consequences Don't Work (Help for Teachers)
Aug 21, 2024
10 Ways to Stop Daily Homework Battles
Aug 18, 2024
Anxiety, School Refusal, & Defiance: 5 Strategies That Work
Aug 14, 2024
5 Secrets to Prevent School Battles & Motivate Your Kids
Aug 11, 2024
Child Won’t Follow Rules, Not Motivated by Rewards or Consequences, Gets Angry When Say No
Aug 07, 2024
Child Won’t Accept Responsibility, Lashes Out When Corrected, Picks on Siblings?
Aug 04, 2024
Q&A: Impulse Control, Messy Bedrooms, Sassy Kids & More
Aug 01, 2024
Complaining, Bored kids and Judgmental Relatives (Vacation Tips)
Jul 27, 2024
Social Skills & Sibling Squabbles #2
Jul 24, 2024
Social Skills & Sibling Squabbles #1
Jul 21, 2024
3 Ways to Help Frustrated Kids So They Don't Beat Themselves Up
Jul 17, 2024
How to Stop Entitlement, Build Resilience & Stop Being Referee With Siblings?
Jul 14, 2024
Navigating Neurodiversity: 8 Tips for Parenting Your Unique Child with Holly Blanc Moses
Jul 10, 2024
Handling A Demanding Child Without Losing Your Mind (Give Their Brain A Win)
Jul 07, 2024
7 Ways to Stop Emotional Fireworks & Meet Sensory Needs
Jul 04, 2024
Fights Over Chores, Sibling Fairness, Tough Discipline
Jul 01, 2024
Relentless Arguer, Gets Last Word In, Demands Fairness?
Jun 23, 2024
3 Shocking Thoughts Strong-Willed Kids Want to Share With You
Jun 19, 2024
Discipline Without Being Angry or Permissive
Jun 16, 2024
Why You Want Your Kids to Say, “No.”
Jun 12, 2024
Outright Defiance/Refusal: My Best Podcast of 2024
Jun 09, 2024
Feeling Powerless with Video Games? 2 Ways to Take Back Control
Jun 05, 2024
4 Ways to Stop Power Struggles & Control Yourself
Jun 02, 2024
Tough Teens & Tweens 101: Motivation, Screens, School Refusal, Defiance and More
May 29, 2024
5 Ways to Stop Anxiety-Driven Battles & Meltdowns
May 26, 2024
Are You Letting Kids “Get Away” With Things?
May 19, 2024
10 Ways to Stop Power Struggles With Toddlers, Teens & In Between
May 14, 2024
5-Minute Mother's Day Message
May 11, 2024
Moms Coddle Husbands (Not Kids)
May 08, 2024
How to De-Escalate A Nuclear Meltdown & Stop The Shame Cycle
May 05, 2024
Disagree About Discipline? Want to Get Control of Screens?
May 01, 2024
Why Kids Argue, Fight Siblings, Refuse Homework (ADHD)
Apr 28, 2024
When Kids Say “No” Or Ask “Why?” Reflexively
Apr 21, 2024
How I Almost Ruined My Relationship With My Son
Apr 17, 2024
How to Avoid Poisoning Your Child’s Confidence
Apr 14, 2024
Why Do Your Neuro-Divergent Kids Do These Things?
Apr 10, 2024
The Quickest Way to Change Your Child’s Behavior
Apr 07, 2024
Defiant, Moody Child Won’t Stop & Blames You: 5 Ways to Stop This
Mar 31, 2024
Child Not Living Up To Your Expectations? Use This Script.
Mar 24, 2024
A Special Message For Kids Who Feel Different (Dedicated to Poppy!)
Mar 20, 2024
Get Your Kids to Listen Without Being Mean or Asking 12 Times
Mar 17, 2024
Considering UN-Schooling? A Practical Framework
Mar 13, 2024
You Did What?! Disobeying & Lying About It
Mar 10, 2024
How To Be A Dad Your Kids Listen To
Mar 05, 2024
Why Kids Choose Consequences Over Simply Doing What You Ask
Mar 03, 2024
When Kids Want To Do Things Their Own Way!
Feb 25, 2024
A Personal, Self-Serving, 5-Minute Podcast!
Feb 21, 2024
Angry, Aggressive Child Who Swears, Lies, Lashes Out
Feb 18, 2024
Confronting Your Parents & In-Laws
Feb 13, 2024
You Are NOT Responsible For Your Child’s Happiness, Mood or Gratitude
Feb 11, 2024
Kids Are NOT Supposed To Be Immediately Obedient
Feb 04, 2024
When Childhood Trauma Affects Parenting: 3 Ideas to Help You
Jan 28, 2024
5 Ways To Be A Better Parent, Leader & Manager
Jan 24, 2024
3 Specific Ways to Help Kids In School
Jan 16, 2024
From Authoritarian to Connected Parenting (Without Being Too Sweet)
Jan 14, 2024
3 Tough Talks With Husbands & Dads
Jan 10, 2024
Stop Whining, Complaining & Tantrums NOW!
Jan 07, 2024
Stop Anxiety, Perfectionism & Controlling People’s Emotions
Dec 30, 2023
Q&A: Sibling Fights, Unhappy Kids, Parents with Control Issues, Kids Throwing Things
Dec 27, 2023
When Plans Change: Kids Who Lose It When Disappointed
Dec 23, 2023
When Your Child Provokes You: 3 Ways to Stop Reacting
Dec 17, 2023
Q&A: Fear of Failure, Calming A Chaotic Home, Child Doesn’t Want to Participate?
Dec 13, 2023
Grumpy Kid? How to Change This (& Yourself)
Dec 10, 2023
5 Ways to Get Your Kids to Clean Up Messes (Part II)
Dec 06, 2023
Overcoming Triggers That Set You Off: Messes Everywhere Part I
Dec 03, 2023
Stop Fights Between Siblings & Parents. Build Confidence.
Nov 26, 2023
Thanksgiving: 8 Ways to Handle Big Emotions (And Judgmental Family!)
Nov 19, 2023
Parents with Big Emotions: 5 Responses When Kids Push Your Buttons.
Nov 12, 2023
BIG DEFIANCE FROM A BROKEN RELATIONSHIP & CHILD
Nov 08, 2023
Stop Defiance & Big Emotions From Anxiety
Nov 05, 2023
MEN: How to Stop the Yelling & Power Struggles (Men In The Arena Guest Podcast)
Nov 03, 2023
Calming A Screaming Toddler or Venomous Teen
Nov 01, 2023
5 Strategies to Help Kids With Big Emotions
Oct 29, 2023
Help For Homeschoolers Part II: 10+ Tips For Your Kids
Oct 25, 2023
Is Giving Consequences “Threatening” Your Child? Better Ways to Discipline
Oct 22, 2023
Help For Homeschoolers Part I: 10 Secrets to Survive
Oct 18, 2023
Child Doesn’t Want Any Restrictions on Screen Time? 4 Script Options
Oct 15, 2023
Men: What Your Wife is Afraid To Tell You
Oct 11, 2023
Best Morning Routine Idea! I Dare You To Try This
Oct 08, 2023
3 Ways to Help Disruptive Kids in the Classroom
Oct 04, 2023
School Struggles? 8 Weird Ideas To Improve Focus, Motivation, Homework & Writing
Oct 01, 2023
How to "Win" The Power Struggle Without Struggling
Sep 27, 2023
Stealing, Lying and Spanking
Sep 24, 2023
When Kids Don’t Want to Do Things YOUR Way
Sep 17, 2023
Fighting Over Doritos: Handling Tantrums & Sibling Fights
Sep 13, 2023
My Son Follows Me, Relentlessly, Picking Fights
Sep 10, 2023
The Frustrated Child: 3 Ways to Help
Sep 03, 2023
How & When To Be Stern, Without Being Mean
Aug 27, 2023
Stop Power Struggles Without Breaking Your Child’s Spirit
Aug 20, 2023
A Great Phrase to De-Escalate Back-to-School Tension
Aug 14, 2023
Moms, This is NOT Your Fault (Tough Toddler Troubles)
Aug 12, 2023
Let Your Kids Be Odd & Responsible For Themselves
Aug 09, 2023
3 Quick Ways to Help Kids at Back-to-School Time
Aug 06, 2023
Stop Making Your Kids Eat Your Food…Or Ideas
Jul 30, 2023
You’re Not Yelling…Yet. But Here’s What Ticks You Off.
Jul 23, 2023
One New Idea When a Child Lashes Out
Jul 16, 2023
Straight Up Defiance: 7 Ways to Stop It.
Jul 09, 2023
When Kids Resist & Whine—Stop Trying to Make Everything Better
Jul 02, 2023
Q&A: Exhausted By Lies, Defiance, Yelling, Moody Kids?
Jun 28, 2023
2 Ways to (Re)Build Your Relationship With Your Strong-Willed Child
Jun 25, 2023
Kirk Answers Your Toughest Questions!
Jun 23, 2023
Handling A Demanding Child Without Losing Your Mind
Jun 18, 2023
How to Discipline Without Anger
Jun 11, 2023
"I Don't Have Anger Issues!"
Jun 09, 2023
Triggered By Messes? An Odd Way to Get Your Kids to Listen More
Jun 04, 2023
Child Bossy, Melt Down Over Transitions & Losing, Argue Relentlessly?
May 28, 2023
Sibling Fights: What Are The Consequences?
May 21, 2023
When Your Child Thrashes About—Teach Them To Be Responsible
May 15, 2023
I Feel Like A Failure As A Mom! My Child Won’t Listen!
May 07, 2023
Why Do Strong-Willed Kids Push Your Buttons?
Apr 23, 2023
PANDAS, Pills, Patience & Pushups: Who Wins the Faceoff?
Apr 16, 2023
Responding to Blatant Disrespect & Backtalk
Apr 09, 2023
How To Restrict Phone Usage With Your Kids
Apr 02, 2023
How to Teach Kids Self-Control & Gratitude
Mar 26, 2023
Stop Power Struggles Over Anxiety & Trying New Things
Mar 12, 2023
What Anxiety Feels Like For Kids
Mar 11, 2023
Reactive, Dawdling Kid Who Lashes Out, Not Good At Losing
Mar 05, 2023
5 Ways to Stop the Afternoon Chaos & Meltdowns
Feb 26, 2023
Q&A With 5 Odd Answers To Tough Questions
Feb 22, 2023
Try This During Meltdowns, Chaos, Sibling Fights
Feb 19, 2023
5-Minute Valentine's Day Message: Say This To Your Spouse
Feb 13, 2023
10 Secrets To Stop Homework Battles
Feb 05, 2023
Men In The Arena Guest Podcast: Discipline Without Anger w/ Kirk Martin
Feb 02, 2023
Child Who Creates Chaos & Seeks Attention (Attachment Issues)
Jan 29, 2023
Q&A For Teachers & Parents: Kids Daydreaming, Not Listening, Acting Silly in Class
Jan 24, 2023
How to Reset/Recover After You React/Yell At/Lecture Your Child
Jan 22, 2023
3 Ways to Keep From Destroying Your Child’s Confidence
Jan 15, 2023
Teachers: 5 Ways to Help Students with Anxiety, Focus, Social Skills, & Transitions
Jan 10, 2023
One Way to Change Your Child's Response Overnight
Jan 08, 2023
The Truth About Lying & How To Stop It
Jan 01, 2023
When To Be Tough Or Soft? Specific Examples.
Dec 26, 2022
5 Quick Holiday/Family Survival Strategies
Dec 19, 2022
What Should Worry You About Your Strong-Willed Child
Dec 12, 2022
A Grumbling, Growling Child: 3 Ideas For Defiance & Complaining
Dec 04, 2022
Tired of Being Judged As A Parent During the Holidays?
Nov 28, 2022
3 (Actually 5!) Quick Ideas For Dads & Moms
Nov 16, 2022
Child Hits, Screams, Defiant? What's the Root?
Nov 13, 2022
Why Your Kids Aren’t Listening or Progressing
Nov 06, 2022
One Secret to Change Misbehavior & Build Confidence
Oct 30, 2022
The Danger of Labels: Help, Don’t Fix, Your Child
Oct 23, 2022
Dishonesty or Distrust? When Kids Lie or Won’t Talk to You.
Oct 16, 2022
Moms Do Too Much. Here’s How to Stop That.
Oct 09, 2022
How to “Yell” Appropriately At Toddlers, Teens & In Between
Oct 02, 2022
3 Ways A Dad Prevented Volcanic Reactions
Sep 25, 2022
5 Simple Tips to Calm Down & De-Escalate Situations
Sep 05, 2022
10 Back-to-School Tips for Kids Ages 3-17
Aug 15, 2022
Proper Expectations of Toddlers, Teens & In-Between
Aug 10, 2022
Calm Parenting Podcast Trailer
Aug 04, 2022
Getting Your Child to Be Part of Family Life & Motivated In School?
Jul 31, 2022
Kids Who Complain: 2 Big Insights
Jun 26, 2022
Every Mom's Dilemma: Navigating Meltdowns (From Child & Spouse)
Jun 19, 2022
DADS: 2 Noble Goals, 2 Big Challenges
Jun 12, 2022
4 Things We Misunderstand About Strong-Willed Children
Jun 05, 2022
Frazzled Child In A Bad Mood? How to Help.
Jun 01, 2022
You Don’t Have To Take It (Disrespect)! A Tough Approach
May 23, 2022
Widows and Single Parents: Dealing With Guilt & Anger/Defiance
May 21, 2022
Child Who Corrects You, Proves Their Point
May 16, 2022
3 Behaviors We Misinterpret As Defiance or Selfishness
May 09, 2022
Stop Judging Moms: No One Has Any Idea How Hard This Is
May 01, 2022
Are You Coddling Your Child? A Surprising Answer
Apr 24, 2022
How to Get Your Kids to Control Themselves
Apr 21, 2022
Have A Relentless Arguer? Use This Script.
Apr 17, 2022
When Kids Don’t Respect A Step-Parent
Apr 16, 2022
Child Sending Inappropriate Texts, Vaping, Drinking? Use This Script
Apr 11, 2022
Fights Over Bedtime, Fortnite & Swearing: How to Teach Delayed Gratification
Apr 03, 2022
“I’m Stupid!” How to Change/Improve Behavior
Mar 27, 2022
How Can I Get Through To My Child?
Mar 21, 2022
Why I'm Glad A Kid Ignored His Parents
Mar 14, 2022
3 Scripts for Kids Who Hate to Lose, Whine, Or Say “That’s Not Fair!”
Mar 10, 2022
A Script & 2 Ways to Diffuse Heated Moments
Mar 06, 2022
Texas: 2 Live Events in Texas & An Opportunity to Come to Your Town!
Mar 01, 2022
Why Defiance Is An Opportunity
Mar 01, 2022
5 Discipline Tools To Get Your Kids to Cooperate
Feb 21, 2022
Motivating Kids in Sports, Music, & Extracurriculars
Feb 17, 2022
Get Your Kids to Listen Without Resistance
Feb 15, 2022
5 Minutes to Change Morning/Bedtime & Save Your Marriage
Feb 12, 2022
Consequences That Work & Build Trust, Not Shame
Feb 08, 2022
Should You Express Disappointment In Your Child?
Feb 01, 2022
Kid Who Acts Like Nothing Happened After Meltdown
Jan 23, 2022
Proper Expectations: Why Kids Do Things on Their Own Terms
Jan 16, 2022
Turn Disruptive Students into Helpful, Confident Kids
Jan 09, 2022
Never Say These Two Phrases To An Upset Child
Jan 02, 2022
When Kids Rage & Feel Helpless
Dec 27, 2021
Child Not Living Up to Potential? Do This.
Dec 19, 2021
Medication For Behavior Issues? Try These 7 Strategies First.
Dec 12, 2021
Don’t Miss These Critical Moments: Defiant or Desperate Kid?
Dec 05, 2021
Disappoint Your Kids on Purpose
Nov 29, 2021
5 Ways To Survive Thanksgiving with Family
Nov 24, 2021
Do What Works, Even If It’s Weird
Nov 21, 2021
Old School Parenting Outdated? Not In These 2 Ways.
Nov 18, 2021
Why Your Kids Aren’t Listening or Progressing
Nov 15, 2021
Child Hits, Screams, Defiant? What’s the Root?
Nov 08, 2021
Child Procrastinate? How to Help Kids Focus.
Nov 01, 2021
Get Kids to Love & Respect Siblings?
Oct 25, 2021
Dads Only: How To Really Get Respect
Oct 22, 2021
Should You Ask Less of A Strong-Willed Child?
Oct 17, 2021
Moms Do Too Much. Here’s How to Stop That.
Oct 11, 2021
How Involved Should You Be in Homework?
Oct 04, 2021
Kids Not Living Up to Potential?
Sep 26, 2021
Have An Unmotivated, Frustrated Child Who Feels Dumb?
Sep 21, 2021
Do We Give In? Let Her Get Away With Things?
Sep 13, 2021
Child Anxious? Won’t Push Through Tough Assignments?
Sep 07, 2021
A Great Phrase to De-Escalate Back-to-School Tension
Aug 16, 2021
10 Back-to-School Tips for Kids Ages 3-17
Aug 08, 2021
Do Calm Strategies Apply to Kids/Parents of All Ages?
Aug 07, 2021
The Danger of Labels: Help, Don’t Fix, Your Child
Aug 01, 2021
When Kids Are Wrong & Do Irritating Things
Jun 21, 2021
Special Podcast for Father's Day
Jun 20, 2021
How to Affirm a Child Who Rejects Praise
Jun 14, 2021
Your Child Flips You Off-Tough Discipline & De-Escalating
Jun 08, 2021
How to Get Kids’ Heads Out of Screens This Summer
Jun 04, 2021
For Friends in California and Arizona
Jun 02, 2021
When Kids Refuse To Go, Lash Out & Don’t Like Your Rules
Jun 01, 2021
How To Fix Your Relationship With Your Strong-Willed Child
May 24, 2021
How To Handle Chaos, Whining, Meltdowns & Sibling Fights
May 18, 2021
A Message For Kids: You Don't Need To Be Fixed
May 15, 2021
SPECIAL PODCAST: Mother's Day Message For My Mom
May 09, 2021
How A Dad Stopped a Power Struggle Over School
May 06, 2021
No, Your Kids DO NOT Want Your Attention—They Want This.
May 03, 2021
Why Kids Resist Your Help
Apr 26, 2021
Stop Meltdowns & Fights, Improve Focus & Sleep
Apr 20, 2021
10 Tips for Kids Ages 2-7
Apr 18, 2021
My Son Pushes My Buttons On Purpose.
Apr 13, 2021
How to Set Limits & Use Tough Discipline
Apr 05, 2021
Dads: Want Kids to Listen? Here's A Game Plan
Apr 01, 2021
Get Rid of Your Child's Shame This Week
Mar 29, 2021
Boy Can’t Lose Games, Girl Hanging Out with “Wrong” Friends
Mar 24, 2021
3 Ways to Get Calm, Compliance & Contrition
Mar 22, 2021
Stop Projecting Adult Expectations On Your Kids
Mar 15, 2021
3 Quick Ideas for Teachers
Mar 14, 2021
Why You Should NOT Talk About A Child's Feelings
Mar 08, 2021
This F Word Improves Grades and Homework
Mar 04, 2021
"Ugh! Another Call About School!"
Mar 02, 2021
Why Your Kids Ask “Why?” Every Time
Feb 22, 2021
Stop Trying to Save Your Marriage
Feb 20, 2021
Being Calm Doesn’t Mean Being Sweet or A Door Mat
Feb 15, 2021
Stop Battles Over Screens: 5 Ideas
Feb 10, 2021
When Kids Have Bad Moods
Feb 09, 2021
The Unrelenting, Demanding Child
Feb 04, 2021
WHEN To Discipline and HOW To Get On the Same Page
Feb 01, 2021
Entitled Brat? When You Should Give In.
Jan 27, 2021
WHEN Will My Child Finally Be Responsible?
Jan 26, 2021
An Alternative to Consequences: How to Change Behavior & Build A Closer Relationship
Jan 22, 2021
Sibling Rivalry, Tantrums, “It’s Not Fair,” Unmotivated Teens
Jan 18, 2021
When Your Kids & Spouse Don’t Do What You Ask/Respect You
Jan 15, 2021
Discipline In The Midst of Defiance & Meltdowns
Jan 12, 2021
Little Stuff Triggers Me: 5 Steps to Turn Fights into Calm
Jan 04, 2021
What Now? 2 Ways to Stop Power Struggles This Week
Dec 28, 2020
Straight Talk for Dads
Dec 22, 2020
How Can You Control Your Emotions & Stop Reacting?
Dec 21, 2020
Your Kids Are Different, Not Broken
Dec 16, 2020
Stop Being Mommy: How to Get Your Kids to Be Responsible For Themselves
Dec 13, 2020
One Quick Way to De-Escalate (Listen With Your Kids)
Dec 10, 2020
Get Ex On Same Page? How to Discipline Step-Kids?
Dec 04, 2020
Anxiety & Defiance: Change Your Child Overnight
Nov 30, 2020
Do Not Apologize For Your Kids This Thanksgiving
Nov 25, 2020
Why Are Kids Oppositional? 2 Action Steps This Week
Nov 23, 2020
2 Reasons Your Wife Doesn't Have Sex With (Or Respect) You
Nov 21, 2020
You’re Not the Boss of Me! How to End An Argument.
Nov 17, 2020
Child Call You An Idiot, Have Trouble in School, Fight with Siblings? 5 Ways to Change Behavior
Nov 14, 2020
Transition Trouble? How To Get Quick Compliance
Nov 10, 2020
Calming Upset Kids & Dealing with Defiance
Nov 02, 2020
When To Be Tough Or Make Exceptions for Behavior Issues? Change Behavior, NOT Your Child’s Nature.
Oct 27, 2020
Bedtime, AM Routine, Hygiene & More
Oct 19, 2020
Why Kids Say No: 10 Ways To Stop It
Oct 12, 2020
Motivate Your Child, Stop Negativity & Sibling Fights
Oct 05, 2020
“I Boil With Anger When My Son Does This…”
Sep 28, 2020
“I Don’t Want Your Help!” How to Help Without the Fights.
Sep 21, 2020
A Script for Defiance—Mouthy, Demanding Kids
Sep 14, 2020
Bad Attitude? Bad Behavior? Try This.
Sep 08, 2020
Getting Kids to Stop Procrastinating & Interrupting Work Calls
Sep 05, 2020
Everyone Is Wrong About Your Kids
Sep 01, 2020
School Anxiety? 5 Ways to Avoid Meltdowns
Aug 25, 2020
Get Kids Up for School--3 Quick Motivation Tips
Aug 22, 2020
Your Kid Doesn't Fit In. Best Podcast of 2020
Aug 17, 2020
What “I Hate You!” Really Means
Aug 11, 2020
13 School Ideas in 13 Minutes for Teachers & Parents
Aug 10, 2020
Stop Fights Over School, Screens, & Chores: 5 Tips
Aug 04, 2020
Your Name is A 4-Letter Word In Our Home
Jul 28, 2020
Teachers: 10 Back-to-School Tips & COVID Ideas
Jul 27, 2020
Child Won’t Follow Through, Ruins Family Time
Jul 21, 2020
Stop Sibling Fights: A Script
Jul 14, 2020
3 Quick Discipline Tools When Consequences Don’t Work
Jul 07, 2020
“Calm Down Now!” 5 Ways to Calm Situations
Jun 30, 2020
“I Feel Like I Lost Myself In Raising Kids.”
Jun 23, 2020
Don’t Crush Spirits—3 Ways to Help Unmotivated, Defiant Kids
Jun 16, 2020
This May Save Your Relationship
Jun 09, 2020
"I Can't Breathe." 6 Ways to Approach Heated & Emotional Topics
Jun 01, 2020
Lying & Misbehavior: Don’t Miss the Real Issue!
May 31, 2020
Q&A: Kids Rude, Coming Off Meds, Running Off
May 26, 2020
When Kids Are Irritating—Stop Fixing, Start Building
May 18, 2020
How to Stop Meltdowns, Defiance, Hitting & More
May 11, 2020
Moms Do Too Much & How A Dad Stopped a Power Struggle Over School
May 04, 2020
Dads: 3 Quick, Easy Action Steps in 8 Minutes
Apr 30, 2020
When Kids Question You or Your Faith
Apr 29, 2020
"I Can't Please You." Repeating My Own Father's Mistakes.
Apr 27, 2020
Use This Checklist for Unmotivated or Defiant Kids
Apr 21, 2020
Take the Pressure Off Yourself & Your Kids
Apr 15, 2020
Have A Relentless Arguer? 5 Ways to Stop This
Apr 13, 2020
Meltdowns Over Screen Time: Casey's Message to Kids & Parents
Apr 11, 2020
Kids Irritating You & Each Other
Apr 07, 2020
Stop the Meltdowns & Quarantine Fights
Apr 03, 2020
Kids Backtalking & Disrespectful Attitudes—How to De-escalate
Apr 02, 2020
Why You WANT A Strong-Willed Child
Mar 30, 2020
Procrastinators, Perfectionists & Kids Who Resist Work—5 Ways to Help
Mar 27, 2020
Disappointing Your Kids—Social Distancing, Screens & Sweets
Mar 22, 2020
Coronavirus: Your Survival Guide to Long Days & Weeks Together
Mar 15, 2020
Coronavirus: 9 Ways to Counter the Anxiety
Mar 14, 2020
Why Your Kids Melt Down & Shut Down
Mar 09, 2020
How To Get Kids To Be Responsible For Their Choices
Mar 01, 2020
New Jersey & Long Island / DC & NOVA / South Carolina—Meet Us In Person at FREE EVENTS.
Mar 01, 2020
Obeying with Video Games, Homework & Chores
Feb 24, 2020
Podcast for Kids: 3 Ways to Help Overcome Anxiety
Feb 23, 2020
Stop Tantrums & The Relentless Arguer
Feb 18, 2020
Explosive Meltdowns, Anxiety, Sensory Kids Who Get Physical.
Feb 10, 2020
Big Changes Now: 3 Situations You Can Change Overnight
Feb 05, 2020
“I’m Not Trying to Be A Jerk!”
Jan 27, 2020
How to Deal With Emotions
Jan 21, 2020
Being Tough With Toddlers to Teens
Jan 14, 2020
Child Messing Up Your Agenda?
Jan 07, 2020
Why Kirk Struggled—Some Deeply Personal Insights to Help You in 2020
Dec 30, 2019
5 Quick Holiday/Family Survival Strategies
Dec 20, 2019
Obedience, Authority & Defiance
Dec 17, 2019
Bedtime, Dinnertime & Morning Routine: 5 Ways to Stop the Stress
Dec 10, 2019
Stop Sibling Fights & Lying, and Build A Confident Kid
Dec 02, 2019
How to Enjoy Your Challenging Child
Nov 25, 2019
Defiance: 3 Scripts with Your Kids
Nov 18, 2019
Strong-Willed Child Pushing Your Buttons?
Nov 12, 2019
Do This to Get Your Kids to Change
Nov 01, 2019
No More Behavior Charts! Turning Negative Behavior Positive.
Oct 21, 2019
Motivating A Kid Who Gives Up or Has Shut Down
Oct 07, 2019
The Key to Compliance: Being Tough While Building Trust
Oct 01, 2019
Motivating Kids with Bad Attitudes
Sep 23, 2019
Child Forget to Turn in Homework? Help with Focus.
Sep 16, 2019
“I’m Not Going!” Child Challenging Your Authority?
Sep 09, 2019
Confrontation with Long Island Mom--Can You Change My Child Quickly?
Sep 04, 2019
How To Be Tough & Stop Escalating
Aug 20, 2019
5 Tips in 5 Minutes for Men
Aug 16, 2019
This Makes Anxiety Worse: A New Script for Anxiety
Aug 06, 2019
“5 More Minutes, Mom!” Getting Resistant Kids to Move
Jul 16, 2019
Appropriate Consequences? Stealing, Lying & More
Jul 09, 2019
Dads: 3 Ways to Get Kids to Respect & Listen to You
Jun 01, 2019
Finish School Strong: 5 Tips
May 14, 2019
Mommy Lectures Don't Work. This does.
May 07, 2019
Why I Don't Like Mother's Day
May 01, 2019
Change Your Child by Changing Yourself First
Apr 18, 2019
Chores, Fortnite, Authority, Respect. Kids Who Give Up When It’s Difficult
Apr 08, 2019
Child Pushing Your Buttons? Good! Here's How to Stop It.
Apr 01, 2019
2 Key Phrases When Kids Shut Down (For Teachers & Parents)
Mar 19, 2019
Struggling, Unmotivated Kids: 2 Ways to Help
Mar 04, 2019
Stop Crushing Spirits: 5 Ways Teachers Can Help Our Kids
Feb 25, 2019
Kids Not Listening? Don't Mess With Me.
Feb 18, 2019
No More Excuses, Kids! You Have Unique Advantages (For Parents & Teachers)
Jan 26, 2019
Want Responsible, Respectful Kids? Do The Step Back.
Jan 21, 2019
Get Your Strong-Willed Kids to Do Stuff Without The Fight
Jan 08, 2019
Parenting is Hard. 2 Ways to Keep Your Sanity in 2019.
Jan 01, 2019
Stop Power Struggles With Strong-Willed Kids
Dec 17, 2018
Q:A: Hubby On Board? Rude or Anxious Kids.
Dec 11, 2018
Concerned About Social Skills?
Dec 01, 2018
Stop Trying to Fix Your Kids—Train Their Brains
Nov 27, 2018
De-Escalate & Discipline A Defiant Child: My Best Podcast Ever
Nov 13, 2018
Q&A Lightning Round: Fairness, Getting Kids to Be Responsible & Calming Upset Students
Oct 23, 2018
Watch Your Tone! Calming Intense Kids.
Oct 02, 2018
When Kids Push Buttons & Yell at Mom
Sep 18, 2018
Consequences for Lying & Bad Behavior: A Radically Different Approach
Sep 11, 2018
Stop Endless Arguments Over Sleep, Homework, Phones & More
Sep 04, 2018
THE SMART*** KID WHO CHANGED THE WORLD
Aug 21, 2018
Massive Meltdown & Destructive Defiance
Aug 14, 2018
Disciplining Calculating, Willful Children
Aug 07, 2018
Consequences Don't Work! Why Good Behavior Doesn't Matter
Jul 29, 2018
Bob The Nuclear Reactor—5 Keys to Stop Reacting
Jul 02, 2018
Toddlers to Teens: Tantrums, Defiance & Meltdowns
Jun 19, 2018
Better Than Behavior Charts? Build Confidence Instead of Crushing Spirits.
May 22, 2018
ADHD & Medication? A Unique Approach & 10 Tools.
May 01, 2018
Space: 5 Ways To Correct, Calm, and Command Kids Without A Fight
Apr 24, 2018
Get Kids Off Screens: The Real Secret
Mar 27, 2018
MEN: 5 Quick, Practical Tips to Get the Respect You Want
Jan 27, 2018
Get Your Kids to Make Good Choices: Two Practical Ideas You Can Use Tonight.
Jan 20, 2018
An Emotional Story: Change Your Child by Changing Yourself First
Jan 08, 2018
Morning Madness: 10 Ways to Get Kids Up Without Fights
Dec 12, 2017
Intense Kids: 2 Ways to Calm & Build Confidence
Nov 28, 2017
Help With ADHD—Angry Kirk!
Nov 06, 2017
7 Ways to Motivate Kids
Oct 28, 2017
Kids Interrupting? Entitled? Creating Boundaries.
Oct 26, 2017
Teachers: Sensory, Social Skills & Transitions in Class
Oct 23, 2017
Secret Discipline Tool: Men, Moms & Marriage
Oct 16, 2017
Teachers: Behavior Issues in Class? 10 Ideas.
Sep 26, 2017
Controversial: Kid Flips Off His Dad
Sep 24, 2017
Calming Anxious and Defiant Children
Sep 19, 2017
When Kids Are Defiant: Teaching Without Escalating
Sep 14, 2017
Discipline When Consequences Don't Work
Sep 13, 2017
Stop Yelling, Lecturing, & Power Struggles
Sep 12, 2017