Do THIS to Get Your Kid to Change: What Your Kids Wish They Could Tell You Have you stopped enjoying your child because you are too busy trying to get him to change his behavior, study habits, and attitude? Kirk shows you how to get your kids to be responsible for themselves—but it’s different than the way you’ve been doing it! Kirk gives you powerful insight into what your kids are feeling and wish they could actually say to you. Want to change your family? Listen to this one. Get 50% OFF EVERY...
Nov 01, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 68
No More Behavior Charts! Turning Negative Behavior Positive. How do you address real behavior issues without resorting to negative methods that don’t work and make things worse? Aren’t you letting kids “get away with” misbehavior? No! Why is it damaging when Dads demand their kids look them in the eyes? Kirk provides concrete answers for kids who fidget, have sensory issues, talk constantly, and struggle with behavior. This is very powerful and it works, so much that a school where we spoke just...
Oct 21, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Motivating A Kid Who Gives Up or Has Shut Down You have a child who gives up when things get hard or who has already shut down. He just won’t push through in school, sports, or music. So how do you motivate a child like this without crushing his spirit or causing her to become defiant? If you don’t do this right, there are dire consequences. Seriously dire. And perhaps that’s why Kirk got so emotional when describing what these kids feel. You may even want to let your child listen to this. Get 3...
Oct 07, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 66
The Key to Compliance: Being Tough While Building Trust You want your child to listen to you and do what you say. But how do you change behavior when a teen won't listen, a child calls you a b****, and a kid gets in trouble in class? How can you declare martial law and be tough while building trust? Kirk shares tons of strategies and insights to calm kids and get compliance. Get 3 FREE Programs this week when you visit our Products page at https://www.celebratecalm.com/products . Need help? Cont...
Oct 01, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Motivating Kids with Bad Attitudes You have a child with a bad attitude toward homework, chores or anything you want him to do. So how do you motivate this child, change the attitude, and connect? Kirk shares some unorthodox, but killer creative ways to do this. Who knew picking weeds and milking cows could lead to success?! Want to rebuild your relationship with your strong-willed child? Kirk gives you 25 concrete action steps that will motivate your child and get him to trust you. 50% off for ...
Sep 23, 2019•20 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Child Forget to Turn in Homework? Help with Focus. In this surprisingly emotional and hard-hitting podcast, Kirk shows you clearly how to turn a negative that usually brings conflict and frustration into a positive that builds your child’s confidence. Want this insight in your school or church? Take one simple step. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com with the word REPTILES in the subject line. Tell us the name of your school/church and city. We’ll send a one-page proposal you can forward. It’s easy. ...
Sep 16, 2019•15 min•Season 1Ep. 63
“I’m Not Going!” Child Challenging Your Authority? Your child is refusing to go. You threaten, demand, and plead. Your child digs in and calls you names. So how do you handle a child challenging your authority? How can you instantly change this situation from a power struggle into a bonding opportunity while getting your child to do what you want? Kirk shows you exactly how in this powerful podcast. And by all means, by whatever means, let us show you exactly, with precise words and action steps...
Sep 09, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Confrontation with Long Island Mom--Can You Change My Child Quickly? So this Long Island Mom approaches me after a live event and says, "We don't have time for all this stuff. How can you change my kids more quickly?" We fought a little and then I showed her 5 ways she could change morning routine, homework battles, school performance, meltdowns, and a bad attitude overnight. For more ways to change your child overnight, visit this page: https://www.celebratecalm.com/change-your-child-overnight/...
Sep 04, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 61
How To Be Tough & Stop Escalating Tension is rising as the new school year begins. So how can you be tough with your kids so they listen, without escalating situations? What is one secret to making this coming school year different? It may be entirely different than you thought. 16 minutes of practical, hard-hitting insights. Want to learn how to be tough and not lecture? Visit https://www.celebratecalm.com/calm30-free/ or view our 50% off Sale on the No B.S. Instruction Manual for Strong-Wi...
Aug 20, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 60
You're a busy guy with lots of pressure at work and the last thing you want to come home to is a challenging child. But that's your life. You are indescribably important and irreplaceable at home. Your wife has been asking you to change and you've resisted. You're on the path to losing your kid, your wife, and half your income. Take literally 6:54 and get 5 quick tips that may just change your family. When I was a reactive "freak Dad" back in the day, here is what I was really saying to my son: ...
Aug 16, 2019•7 min•Season 1Ep. 61
This Makes Anxiety Worse: A New Script for Anxiety How do you help your kids with anxiety, get kids to listen after they have misbehaved, and get hubby on board? I give you an actual script to use when kids struggle with anxiety. It’s a very different approach and very practical. Warning and apology: I was pretty wired and blunt in this podcast. I didn’t mean to be offensive—I just want certain things to sting so we all change. Visit https://www.celebratecalm.com/summer-special/ to take advantag...
Aug 06, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 59
“5 More Minutes, Mom!” Getting Resistant Kids to Move This is a killer podcast, so don’t miss it! Your child dawdles, ignores you, or simply refuses to do what you say. Kirk shows you a tough way to handle this, and an even better way that will change your child’s attitude entirely. You CAN turn the worst power struggles into bonding opportunities. This will help you save countless fights throughout the day. Want to turn all those power struggles into bonding opportunities? Then get the new No B...
Jul 16, 2019•20 min•Season 1Ep. 58
What are appropriate consequences for your child? How can you teach your child to change himself instead of shaming him? How can we get kids to stop lying and stealing? THIS approach with actually change your child's behavior. A top 10 favorite of Kirk’s. Want to teach your child to control himself? Then get the new No B.S. Program or attend our two new Parent BootCamps in D.C. and Dallas. Learn more at https://www.celebratecalm.com/camps/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
Jul 09, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Dads: 3 Ways to Get Kids to Respect & Listen to You We want our kids to respect us so we can pass our wisdom down to them, so they don’t make the same mistakes, so they will be successful. But our kids are frustrating and many of us didn't have a good role model as a father. So how can you change your relationship with a strong-willed child so that they trust and listen to you? Kirk gives you three specific strategies that work. This week, we will give you the Men’s CD Program FREE when you ...
Jun 01, 2019•20 min•Season 1Ep. 58
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 hun...
May 14, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 58
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 ou...
May 07, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 57
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/nob...
May 01, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 57
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 struggle...
Apr 18, 2019•15 min•Season 1Ep. 56
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 ...
Apr 08, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 55
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...
Apr 01, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 54
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...
Mar 19, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 53
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/ Kirk’s Birthday Sale is her...
Mar 04, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 52
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 PRINCIP...
Feb 25, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 51
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. Want to take advantage of the special offer Kirk mentioned in the podcast? Click here: https://www.celebratecalm.com/calm30-free/ Have questions? Want Kirk and Casey to come to your school or ch...
Feb 18, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 50
It’s heartbreaking to hear kids say, “I’m stupid” and shut down. Your kids have struggles, but I don’t want to coddle them or make excuses. In fact, I want you to turn their negatives into positives. Listen until the end for one of the most powerful talks you could ever have with your child or student. SHARE THIS WITH TEACHERS. Want to learn how your kids’ brains work, why they struggle, and how you can help them overcome? Learn how here: https://www.celebratecalm.com/adhd-brain-boosters/ Want K...
Jan 26, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Yeah, I know we all want the same thing: kids who are responsible, respectful and become good citizens. I’m going to share a very powerful secret that will get your kids to actually step up and be responsible for themselves. It will eliminate so many of the power struggles. This is inspiring! Want to stop yelling and micromanaging so your kids will step up, like Kirk talked about? Learn how here: http://www.celebratecalm.com/calm30-free/ Want Kirk to speak at your school or church in 2019? Get 2...
Jan 21, 2019•20 min•Season 1Ep. 48
You have a strong-willed child who automatically resists you at every turn, chooses the harder path, and won’t do things the way you want them to be done. Kirk gives you 5 ways to get your kids to do homework, get ready in the morning, apologize, do chores, and more in this important podcast. Want Kirk to speak at your school or church in 2019? Get 20% OFF for your organization if you email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com with the subject line CALM2019. Take advantage of our New Years Clearance Sale her...
Jan 08, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 47
You had children. Why? What were your expectations? I bet life has turned out very different than you have envisioned it. That can either cause you to resent your strong-willed child or break generational patterns so your kids don’t struggle with the same issues. So let’s reframe what we really want so we can have curious, confident kids. Want Kirk to speak at your school or church in 2019? Get 20% OFF for your organization if you email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com with the subject line CALM2019. Tak...
Jan 01, 2019•15 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Stop Power Struggles With Strong-Willed Kids Do you need your children to behave, precisely because you cannot control yourself if they don’t? If your child is in a bad mood, does this change your mood? In this short podcast, Kirk shows you how to control yourself instead of controlling your child. Get more information about our DVD & Workbook with 40 strategies to stop the power struggles: http://www.celebratecalm.com/cpu-99-fb/ Need help? Contact Casey@CelebrateCalm.com or call 888-506-187...
Dec 17, 2018•12 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Q:A: Hubby On Board? Rude or Anxious Kids. “My son has had an attitude lately. How can we change that?” Kirk gives you an entirely different way to frame this. “How can I get my hubby on board?” Kirk gives you four different scripts and one blunt approach. “How can we get our daughter to try new things?” Listen in as Kirk shares more great insight and strategies to break generational patterns. Our Christmas Sale ends this week so check it out here: https://www.celebratecalm.com/christmas-clearan...
Dec 11, 2018•20 min•Season 1Ep. 44
