Calm Parenting Podcast

Kirk Martin•art19.com

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

Last refreshed: June 26th, 2026 at 9:19 AM

Follow on

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

RSS

Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app

Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

Help With ADHD—Angry Kirk!

Help With ADHD—Angry Kirk! It’s hard parenting a child with symptoms of ADHD, especially when society judges and says there’s something wrong with your kids. Kirk got a little angry, but used that to give you practical tools to build your child’s confidence. Get more help at http://www.celebratecalm.com/adhd-brain-boosters/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...

Nov 06, 2017•22 min•Season 1Ep. 11

7 Ways to Motivate Kids

7 Ways to Motivate Kids How do you motivate kids who are bright, but not academically motivated? Bribes and consequences never work. So Kirk shares 7 real life stories applying his three-step process for sparking a child’s internal motivation. This is an emotional podcast because we don’t want to crush these kids’ spirits. To learn more about the innovative Camps Kirk references, visit www.CelebrateCalm.com/Camps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy ...

Oct 28, 2017•39 min•Season 1Ep. 10

Kids Interrupting? Entitled? Creating Boundaries.

How do you get your kids to stop interrupting you and acting like they are your peers? How do you handle that teenager who’s become entitled? Kirk’s blunt answers may surprise you (and make you laugh). Learn how to create healthy boundaries in your home. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com or call 888-506-1871 to get practical help and our free newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...

Oct 26, 2017•15 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Teachers: Sensory, Social Skills & Transitions in Class

Teachers: Sensory, Social Skills & Transitions in Class Kirk provides two practical, concrete classroom examples to help kids who struggle with social skills, executive function, sensory issues, transitions, and more. This fifteen minute podcast is filled with tools to help struggling students succeed and build confidence without crushing their spirits. Forward to teachers and use the principles at home. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com with the word REPTILE in the subject line or call 888-506-...

Oct 23, 2017•16 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Secret Discipline Tool: Men, Moms & Marriage

Secret Discipline Tool: Men, Moms & Marriage: Using this secret weapon will change your child’s behavior more quickly than you can imagine. And it has absolutely nothing to do with your kids. Learn 10 very practical (and funny) tips that every man (and woman) can use TODAY to strengthen even a struggling marriage—and calm their kids. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com or call 888-506-1871 to book Kirk or get help with our resources. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices S...

Oct 16, 2017•27 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Teachers: Behavior Issues in Class? 10 Ideas.

Do you have a child or student who struggles with behavior, impulse control, social skills, following directions, anxiety, and/or sensory issues. How can you handle all of these issues and build a child’s confidence at the same time? Learn practical ways to improve concentration, impulse control, social skills, and more. Share this with your child’s teachers. So how can you handle all of these issues and build a child’s confidence with limited time and resources? Listen to this 19-minute podcast...

Sep 26, 2017•19 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Controversial: Kid Flips Off His Dad

What do you do when your kids say awful things to you? Does being calm mean you let them get away with it? No! In this example, Kirk shows you how to turn a highly charged confrontation into a bonding experience. It’s powerful and practical. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com or call 888-506-1871 to get practical help and our free newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.co...

Sep 24, 2017•32 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Calming Anxious and Defiant Children

How can you calm an upset, anxious child who is freaking out? Is your child being defiant or anxious? Kirk shows you exactly how to turn a nasty power struggle into an opportunity to build confidence and trust. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com or call 888-506-1871 to get practical help and our free newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Sep 19, 2017•31 min•Season 1Ep. 4

When Kids Are Defiant: Teaching Without Escalating

When Kids Are Defiant: Teaching Without Escalating So what do you do when your child just flat out refuses to do what you ask? How can you teach your kids without lecturing, yelling, or escalating situations? Learn very practical steps through Kirk's infamous "Rake Leaves" example with his son, Casey. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com or call 888-506-1871 to get practical help and our free newsletter. To take advantage of the special offer in the Podcast, click here. Learn more about your ad choices...

Sep 14, 2017•27 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Discipline When Consequences Don't Work

How do you discipline a child who doesn't respond to consequences? Who doesn't ever want to do things the way you want? How can you discipline without making your child feel like a failure? Kirk will show you how to handle misbehavior, blurting out, lying, stealing, screen time, and much more! Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com or call 888-506-1871 to get practical help and our free newsletter. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com with any questions and visit us at www.CelebrateCalm.com. Learn more about yo...

Sep 13, 2017•26 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Stop Yelling, Lecturing, & Power Struggles

Live Podcast from North Carolina Home Educators Convention Keynote Address: Do you need help calming your explosive household? Tired of yelling at, negotiating with and bribing your child? Do you want your child to take responsibility for his school work, chores and attitude? It’s time to stop the yelling, arguing and power struggles with toddlers and teens. How can you expect your kids to control themselves...if you cannot control yourself? It’s not your job to manage everyone’s emotions and ma...

Sep 12, 2017•58 min•Season 1Ep. 1

← Prev

For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android