Want Kirk's personal help? Click here to schedule a phone call with Kirk. 60% OFF NOW. 25 HOURS OF STRATEGIES FOR ONLY $197 (Reg $497). Prices return to $497 next week, so order now and change your home. "I play your CDs in the morning because they comfort me and make me feel like I'm not alone, that my kids are going to be okay. That's priceless to me." Click here to get our Special Sale for 60% OFF. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://ar...
May 11, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 105
Moms Do Too Much & How A Dad Stopped a Power Struggle Over School So I almost sobbed throughout this podcast. How do you turn a power struggle over school work into a bonding experience? Moms do too much, not too little. And yet you feel like you never do enough. So how can you be free from that burden, guilt, the anxiety over trying to make everyone happy? Single Moms--Treat yourself to this gift. And if you need help financially, reply back to this message and we'll help you. This is the M...
May 04, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 104
Moms, forward this to your hubby. "It would mean a lot to me if you would take 8 minutes to listen to this podcast." And then tell him to get you the special below. "What I want most for Mother's Day is a calm home with happy kids." Single Moms--Treat yourself to this gift. And if you need help financially, reply back to this message and we'll help you. This is the Mother's Day Gift your wife really wants: A calm home. We have SLASHED prices on the Calm Parenting Package this week for Mother's D...
Apr 30, 2020•8 min•Season 1Ep. 102
When Kids Question You or Your Faith Your child questions your faith or gets angry when you talk about church. If you react defensively or push, you risk driving your child further away. How do you use conflict to actually draw closer to your child? Even if you are not religious, the 11 steps Kirk shows you are helpful when kids resist you. If you are interested in parenting topics like the myth of immediate obedience from a faith perspective, listen to Kirk's podcasts at https://calm-christian-...
Apr 29, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 103
"Dad, I Can't Please You." I remember the exact day when I realized that my son wasn't made like me. The day I realized that I had spent the first 10 years of his life trying to make him be someone he wasn't. Can you imagine how my son must have felt knowing he couldn't please the Dad he desperately wanted to please? This is an emotional and critically important message on how to accept your child as he is. Dads must listen. We go through all of this with 25 specific action steps , an actual gam...
Apr 27, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 101
Use This Checklist for Unmotivated or Defiant Kids You have a child who doesn’t want to do chores, school work or anything productive. If you are curious and ask why, you may get the standard response: “I don’t know.” So how do you discover what your child cares about so your child is motivated? Kirk shows you exactly how to do this. We go through all of this with 25 specific action steps , an actual game plan, that will build your child's confidence, make them feel capable, and rebuild trust wi...
Apr 21, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 100
Take the Pressure Off Yourself & Your Kids Do you ever feel burdened trying to make sure your kids do well in school, have friends, eat right, play well together, and become the person you want them to become? That’s exhausting and inevitably backfires. What if by taking the pressure off of yourself you could release your kids to be responsible for themselves? Learn how with meltdowns, social skills, and more. Every Mom needs to listen to this so SHARE this one! We have slashed prices on our...
Apr 15, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 99
Have A Relentless Arguer? 5 Ways to Stop This. Your child demands. You say no and walk away. He follows you. You go upstairs and lock your bedroom door. He goes outside and climbs up through your second floor window! Instead of being frustrated by this, Kirk will show you how to turn this into an opportunity to problem solve and bond even closer. How can you use this persistence in positive ways? We have slashed prices on our products at www.CelebrateCalm.com to help struggling families use this...
Apr 13, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 98
Meltdowns Over Screen Time: Casey's Message to Kids & Parents You are having a disagreement with your child. Your child rolls his eyes, refuses to get off his screens. You snap. How can you get your kids to listen without giving in? Insightful podcast that KIDS should listen to as well. We have slashed prices on our products at www.CelebrateCalm.com to help struggling families use this time together to create changes that last forever. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com for the most helpful servi...
Apr 11, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 97
Kids Irritating You & Each Other Your kids are doing something annoying that irritates you or their siblings. Your first instinct is to tell them to stop and it escalates. But what if you could actually turn what usually irritates you into a bonding experience that both stops the behavior AND leads you closer to your child. This is pretty cool! Find more information at https://www.celebratecalm.com/curiositycamp . Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com for help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Apr 07, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 96
Stop the Meltdowns & Quarantine Fights You and your kids are stuck inside for at least the next 30 days. Many of your kids are frustrated and prone to melting down. What are three ways you can avoid the meltdowns and fights? Kirk’s son, Casey, provides a kids’-eye view you will find enlightening. We have slashed prices on our products at www.CelebrateCalm.com to help struggling families use this time together to create changes that last forever. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com for the most hel...
Apr 03, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 95
Kids Backtalking & Disrespectful Attitudes—How to Deescalate This is one of my favorite podcasts ever. Your child backtalks and gives you attitude. Sending your child to his room doesn’t teach him anything or stop it. How exactly do you turn that defiance into an opportunity to build a closer, more trusting relationship AND stop the attitude?! Tons of insights into calming an upset child, problem solving, handling conflict, and de-escalating situations. We have slashed prices on our products...
Apr 02, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 94
Why You WANT A Strong-Willed Child Yeah, they will challenge everything you say, want to do things their own way, and push your buttons. They are like cops, judges, and attorneys. In 1999, Kirk wrote these words: “…the very traits that schools and society punish your child for are the very traits that society desperately needs.” If you can embrace this, it is life-changing insight into your child’s very being. You will never be the same again. We have slashed prices on our products at www.Celebr...
Mar 30, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 93
Procrastinators, Perfectionists & Kids Who Resist Work—5 Ways to Help How do you jumpstart your child’s brain when they want to shut down? How do you help a perfectionist who refuses to try or one who procrastinates? This is a huge opportunity to teach your kids how their brains work to reduce frustration ASAP and when regular schooling begins again. Stop the resistance, jumpstart the brain! We have slashed prices on our products at www.CelebrateCalm.com to help struggling families use this ...
Mar 27, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 92
Disappointing Your Kids—Social Distancing, Screens & Sweets Disappointing Your Kids—Social Distancing, Screens & Sweets You say no and disappoint your kids. They get mad at you. So how do you do this in a way that creates a closer relationship with your child? How do you bond even after having conflict? This is relevant far after the COVID-19 virus is a horrible memory. Want your child to be compliant and motivated? Kirk shows you practical action steps. We have slashed prices on our pro...
Mar 22, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 91
Coronavirus: Your Survival Guide to Long Days & Weeks Together How does everyone get their own space during these days? What about a parent who works from home with noisy kids around (Kirk addresses this at the very end)? How can you structure your days so that your kids can learn while actually enjoying your time together? What about kids being bored, on screens, irritating each other? Kirk provides practical strategies and encouragement to use this time as a gift to explore interests you n...
Mar 15, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 90
Coronavirus: 9 Ways to Counter the Anxiety The best way to counter the anxiety caused by the unknowns of the pandemic is to create an action plan with specific goals. Let’s use this opportunity to break old patterns, learn new skills, and change our relationships. Kirk gives you 9 ideas. For more practical strategies, podcasts, and blog posts, please visit our dedicated resource page at www.celebratecalm.com/coronavirus . Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com for the most helpful service on the planet. ...
Mar 14, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 89
Why Your Kids Melt Down & Shut Down. Do you know exactly WHY your kids struggle with anxiety focus, social skills, organization, procrastination, sensory issues, and transitions? You must, must, must experience the world from their perspective to understand exactly WHAT TO DO to help them. Very emotional and practical podcast. Take advantage of Kirk's Birthday Sale THIS WEEK ONLY. https://www.celebratecalm.com/birthday-sale/ Questions? Contact Casey at Casey@CelebrateCalm.com Learn more abou...
Mar 09, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 88
How To Get Kids to Be Responsible For Their Choices Have you ever said inside, “I feel disrespected because my child won’t just accept my answer?” Kirk shows you how to get your kids to be responsible for their choices, but that also means you have to stop doing it for them. This is foundational if you want a strong-willed child to be successful. Very insightful, challenging, and helpful. Let your child listen and ask what he or she thinks! Take advantage of Kirk's Birthday Sale THIS WEEK ONLY. ...
Mar 01, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 86
New Jersey/Long Island/ DC & VIRGINIA / South Carolina—Meet Us In Person at FREE EVENTS. This is our personal invitation to come meet us, Kirk and Casey, at live events in your area. We will answer your personal questions. All events are FREE and there is no need to register. Bring your friends, spouse, kids. See our FREE EVENTS schedule here: https://www.celebratecalm.com/attend-live-events/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c...
Mar 01, 2020•5 min•Season 1Ep. 87
Obeying with Video Games, Homework & Chores How do you get your kids to do their chores and homework, get off video games, and listen to you the first time without yelling, begging, or threatening? How can you teach them impulse control? Kirk gives you specific actions steps and scripts. Want to get your kids to listen the first time, stop the meltdowns, control themselves and control yourself? Achieve these four goals with our four most popular programs at https://www.celebratecalm.com/get-...
Feb 24, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 84
Podcast for Kids: 3 Ways to Help Overcome Anxiety Kirk's son, Casey, wrestles the microphone away from his father to share how he learned to deal with his anxiety. "Anxiety is normal and there's nothing wrong with you," Casey reassures your kids. He then provides three concrete ways to help kids enjoy new experiences and social situations. Questions for Casey? Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv...
Feb 23, 2020•9 min•Season 1Ep. 85
Stop Tantrums & The Relentless Arguer You’ve got a little one who throws tantrums daily and/or a child who argues relentlessly. Like having a cop, attorney, and judge all wrapped into one. So how do you stop the tantrums and that relentless arguing while teaching the child to control himself? Lots of good insights for kids of all ages. Click here to take advantage of this week's special! Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com with any questions and we'll be happy to help out. Learn more about your ad...
Feb 18, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 83
Explosive Meltdowns, Anxiety, Sensory Kids Who Get Physical You have a child who gets extremely upset, sometimes destructive or even physical with siblings. Is it anxiety, sensory issues, or some other root? How do you lead this explosive child to calm? Lots of good insight for anxiety, sensory issues, and deepening your relationship while calming your kids. Take advantage of our "Get Everything" special this week and save big. BOOK KIRK New Jersey, New York, and Northern Virginia. We have limit...
Feb 10, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 82
Big Changes Now. Your child doesn’t want to wear his jacket or do homework. Your toddler just pushed down another kids’ tower of blocks at pre-school. When will your teenager finally “get it” and change so he doesn’t cause so much drama? Kirk shows you exactly how to change these situations and more. Right now. Click here to Change Your Home Overnight and take advantage of our Big Changes Sale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com...
Feb 05, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 81
“I’m Not Trying to Be A Jerk!” I know that you may have a child or spouse who acts like a jerk. (And they may feel that same way about you!). But my gut tells me that most of the time they don’t intend to. So here’s how you can work through that to heal your relationships. Go to www.CelebrateCalm.com/valentines-day/ for a special $99 price (regularly $497) on our Calm Couples program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a...
Jan 27, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 80
Want to get your kids to listen and control themselves? Then model that for them. Kirk shares some unexpected insights and shows you how to deal with your child’s and spouse’s emotions in a mature way. Extra helpful for men! Follow this advice and you’ll have better kids and a better connection. Go to www.CelebrateCalm.com/valentines-day/ for a special $99 price (regularly $497) on our Calm Couples program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at http...
Jan 21, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 79
Being Tough With Toddlers to Teens How can you be firm with kids from toddlers to teens without giving in, letting them get away with things, or yelling and threatening consequences? Listen at about 30 minutes in as Kirk shares an extremely emotional and profound story about his son, Casey. This could change the way you get respect from your child. Come to 10 FREE EVENTS in Nashville, Kansas City, Pella & Council Bluffs IA, Chicagoland and western Michigan beginning next Wednesday. Click her...
Jan 14, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 78
Child Messing Up Your Agenda? You are a conscientious parent with an agenda—to raise your child to be a responsible, respectful adult. You’ve read all the books and done the right thing. You may have other kids who are easy. But this strong-willed child is upending your home and destroying your agenda. So what do you do now? Listen and discover how you can enjoy and motivate this child. Want to take advantage of our New Year's Sale? Click here and make 2020 different than 2019. 20 SECONDS CAN SA...
Jan 07, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 77
Why Kirk Struggled—Some Deeply Personal Insights to Help You in 2020 NEW PODCAST Why Kirk Struggled—Some Deeply Personal Insights to Help You in 2020 Kirk shares deeply personal reasons he struggled as a husband and father. It will help give you hope to change in 2020. As always, Kirk provides scripts that will change your kids now and for generations to come. BOOK KIRK . Changes happen at our live events because Kirk’s vulnerability in sharing his struggles inspires parents and teachers to chan...
Dec 30, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 76
