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Calm Parenting Podcast

Kirk Martinart19.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

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Episodes

A Script for Defiance—Mouthy, Demanding Kids

GET THE CONFIDENCE YOU NEED TO LEAD YOUR KIDS. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com. Tell us your family situation and we’ll put together a custom package to meet your specific needs within your budget or take advantage of one of our two specials this week: (1) JOIN OUR VIRTUAL SCHOOL BOOTCAMP. HALF OFF PRE-SALE. Kirk will mentor you through the school year and show you exactly how to get kids off screens, improve focus and help your kids be successful. Learn more at https://www.celebratecalm.com/schoo...

Sep 14, 202022 minSeason 1Ep. 128

Bad Attitude? Bad Behavior? Try This.

GET THE CONFIDENCE YOU NEED TO LEAD YOUR KIDS. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com. Tell us your family situation and we’ll put together a custom package to meet your specific needs within your budget or take advantage of one of our two specials this week: (1) JOIN OUR VIRTUAL SCHOOL BOOTCAMP. HALF OFF PRE-SALE. Kirk will mentor you through the school year and show you exactly how to get kids off screens, improve focus and help your kids be successful. Learn more at https://www.celebratecalm.com/schoo...

Sep 08, 202016 minSeason 1Ep. 127

Getting Kids to Stop Procrastinating & Interrupting Work Calls

How can you get kids to complete their school work without procrastinating? What do you do when kids interrupt you on work calls? Kirk gives practical ideas drawn from a School BootCamp Case Study from a real family like yours. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/school-bootcamp/ to learn more! 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 05, 202017 minSeason 1Ep. 126

Everyone Is Wrong About Your Kids

GET THE CONFIDENCE YOU NEED TO LEAD YOUR KIDS. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com. Tell us your family situation and we’ll put together a custom package to meet your specific needs within your budget or take advantage of one of our two specials this week: (1) JOIN OUR VIRTUAL SCHOOL BOOTCAMP. HALF OFF PRE-SALE. Kirk will mentor you through the school year and show you exactly how to get kids off screens, improve focus and help your kids be successful. Learn more at https://www.celebratecalm.com/schoo...

Sep 01, 202018 minSeason 1Ep. 125

School Anxiety? 5 Ways to Avoid Meltdowns

GET THE CONFIDENCE YOU NEED TO LEAD YOUR KIDS. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com. Tell us your family situation and we’ll put together a custom package to meet your specific needs within your budget or take advantage of one of our two specials this week: (1) JOIN OUR VIRTUAL SCHOOL BOOTCAMP. HALF OFF PRE-SALE. Kirk will mentor you through the school year and show you exactly how to get kids off screens, improve focus and help your kids be successful. Learn more at https://www.celebratecalm.com/schoo...

Aug 25, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 124

Get Kids Up for School--3 Quick Motivation Tips

This spring, the virtual learning experience didn’t work. So let’s not repeat that experience again. You can’t afford to have your kids fall behind. Most school districts still don’t have a good plan. We do. We will give you practical, creative strategies to: (1) Keep kids focused, on task, with structure, without having to badger them. (2) Get kids off screens and learning real life skills. (3) Jump start your child’s brain to push through. (4) Answer your toughest questions (see bottom of page...

Aug 22, 202010 minSeason 1Ep. 123

Your Kid Doesn't Fit In. Best Podcast of 2020

This spring, the virtual learning experience didn’t work. So let’s not repeat that experience again. You can’t afford to have your kids fall behind. Most school districts still don’t have a good plan. We do. Learn more about our Distance Learning BootCamp here . Back-to-School Special on the NO B.S. Instruction Manual for Strong-Willed Children. 25 action steps to rebuild your relationship. A must for any parent of a strong-willed child. https://www.celebratecalm.com/nobs/ Please share this podc...

Aug 17, 202034 minSeason 1Ep. 122

What “I Hate You!” Really Means

Take advantage of our Special Sale. We have SLASHED prices on the Calm Parenting Package this week. You Get ALL of our Parenting Programs for $197. Prices return to $475 next week, so order now and change your home. Digital downloads are included with all orders: Listen directly on your iPhone, Android, or Tablet. You can even share the programs with family members who don't understand you or your kids. Once you purchase, you have access FOREVER, even with new devices. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE. ...

Aug 11, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 121

13 School Ideas in 13 Minutes for Teachers & Parents

For more practical ideas to improve focus, attention, impulse control, and classroom behavior, view our free video at www.CelebrateCalm.com/teachers . Want help or to bring world-class Professional Development to your school? It’s easy. And safe! Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com with the name of your school and city. 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...

Aug 10, 202013 minSeason 1Ep. 120

Stop Fights Over School, Screens, & Chores: 5 Tips

Your response to everyday situations can be the difference between a defiant, angry child and a confident one. Learn how to de-escalate situations, get kids off screens, and motivate them to push through when work gets difficult. THIS WEEK, YOU GET EVERYTHING WE'VE EVER CREATED FOR 75% OFF. This includes our No B.S. Program, Marriage Mentoring, Celebrate ADHD Package, and ALL of the Audio Programs on our website. You get absolutely EVERYTHING we've ever created. Click here to learn about our Bac...

Aug 04, 202029 minSeason 1Ep. 119

Your Name is A 4-Letter Word In Our Home

Take advantage of our Christmas in July Sale! We have SLASHED prices on the Calm Parenting Package this week. You Get ALL of our Parenting Programs for $179. Prices return to $475 next week, so order now and change your home. Digital downloads are included with all orders: Listen directly on your iPhone, Android, or Tablet. You can even share the programs with family members who don't understand you or your kids. Once you purchase, you have access FOREVER, even with new devices. CLICK HERE TO LE...

Jul 28, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 118

Teachers: 10 Back-to-School Tips & COVID Ideas

Visit CelebrateCalm.com/Teachers to watch Kirk’s 30-minute video showing teachers 10 ways to handle meltdowns, blurting out, disruptive behavior, sensory issues, and unmotivated/entitled students. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com or call 888-506-1871 to schedule a training for your school! 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 ....

Jul 27, 202014 minSeason 1Ep. 117

Child Won’t Follow Through, Ruins Family Time

PERSONAL HELP & 66% OFF. We have slashed prices to help struggling families. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com and Casey will personally help you get the right resources within your budget. Take advantage of a 66% OFF Sale on the No B.S. Instruction Manual for Strong-Willed Kids. Go through this program with your kids while they are home. Click here to learn more. Our Christmas in July Sale is still going on! You Get ALL of our Parenting Programs for $179. Prices return to $475 in August, so ord...

Jul 21, 202042 minSeason 1Ep. 116

Stop Sibling Fights: A Script

Take advantage of our Christmas in July Sale! We have SLASHED prices on the Calm Parenting Package this week. You Get ALL of our Parenting Programs for $179. Prices return to $475 next week, so order now and change your home. Digital downloads are included with all orders: Listen directly on your iPhone, Android, or Tablet. You can even share the programs with family members who don't understand you or your kids. Once you purchase, you have access FOREVER, even with new devices. CLICK HERE TO LE...

Jul 14, 202026 minSeason 1Ep. 115

3 Quick Discipline Tools When Consequences Don’t Work

Take advantage of our Christmas in July Sale! We have SLASHED prices on the Calm Parenting Package this week. You Get ALL of our Parenting Programs for $179. Prices return to $475 next week, so order now and change your home. Digital downloads are included with all orders: Listen directly on your iPhone, Android, or Tablet. You can even share the programs with family members who don't understand you or your kids. Once you purchase, you have access FOREVER, even with new devices. CLICK HERE TO LE...

Jul 07, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 114

“Calm Down Now!” 5 Ways to Calm Situations

Christmas in July begins NOW! We have SLASHED prices on the Calm Parenting Package this week. You Get ALL of our Parenting Programs for $179. Prices return to $475 next week, so order now and change your home. Digital downloads are included with all orders: Listen directly on your iPhone, Android, or Tablet. You can even share the programs with family members who don't understand you or your kids. Once you purchase, you have access FOREVER, even with new devices. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE. Please...

Jun 30, 202023 minSeason 1Ep. 113

“I Feel Like I Lost Myself In Raising Kids.”

PERSONAL HELP & 66% OFF. We have slashed prices to help struggling families. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com and Casey will personally help you get the right resources within your budget. Take advantage of a 66% OFF Sale on the Calm Couples Marriage Mentoring Program (or get it free with the "Get Everything" Package this week. Click here to learn more. ZOOM CONFERENCES We can provide high-energy, customized presentations for your PTA, Adoption/Foster Care Conference, church parenting conferenc...

Jun 23, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 112

Don’t Crush Spirits—3 Ways to Help Unmotivated, Defiant Kids

PERSONAL HELP & 66% OFF. We have slashed prices to help struggling families. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com and Casey will personally help you get the right resources within your budget. Take advantage of a 66% OFF Sale on the No B.S. Instruction Manual for Strong-Willed Kids. Go through this program with your kids while they are home. Click here to learn more. ZOOM CONFERENCES We can provide high-energy, customized presentations for your PTA, Adoption/Foster Care Conference, church parenting...

Jun 16, 202030 minSeason 1Ep. 111

This May Save Your Relationship

We have SLASHED prices on the Calm Parenting Package this week. You Get ALL of our Parenting Programs for $197. Prices return to $475 next week, so order now and change your home. Digital downloads are included with all orders: Listen directly on your iPhone, Android, or Tablet. You can even share the programs with family members who don't understand you or your kids. Once you purchase, you have access FOREVER, even with new devices. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE. Please share this podcast and our Fa...

Jun 09, 202026 minSeason 1Ep. 110

"I Can't Breathe." 6 Ways to Approach Heated & Emotional Topics

When approaching conversations about heated/emotional topics, there are probably 10 tips I could offer. But for now, I will offer six. This assumes that you want to build relationships, learn, and be constructive. (If you just want to spout your opinion and don't care what emotional shape you leave another person in, then just do what 99% of people on tv and in your neighborhood do.) 1) Humility. Practice great humility. Assume you don't know all the facts , that you don't really understand the ...

Jun 01, 202018 minSeason 1Ep. 109

Lying & Misbehavior: Don’t Miss the Real Issue!

Make THIS the summer you stop the power struggles and build your child's confidence . Over the past twenty years, it has become evident that the reason people who get our programs change much more quickly is because they are filled with actual scripts and action steps so you know what to do in the moment. The more you listen, the more natural it becomes to change yourself and your family. If you've been lingering and never invested in them, do it now. WE HAVE SLASHED PRICES 75%. Get Every Audio ...

May 31, 202023 minSeason 1Ep. 108

Q&A: Kids Rude, Coming Off Meds, Running Off

Misbehavior? This Works Better Than Consequences I like turning the research and principles into very practical, creative action steps. And that's why people have always had such great success with the CD programs and downloads. If you've been lingering and never invested in them, do it now. You'll make a lot of changes ASAP and work on this throughout the summer so you're ready for next school year. Click here to learn more. Need help? Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com for the best customer service...

May 26, 202024 minSeason 1Ep. 107

When Kids Are Irritating—Stop Fixing, Start Building

Click here to get the Calm Parenting University DVD and Workbook series for only $99 (Reg. $300). 40 strategies that will change your family. Need help? Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com for the best customer service on the planet. He can help you get the right resources for your family within your budget. 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 m...

May 18, 202015 minSeason 1Ep. 106

How to Stop Meltdowns, Defiance, Hitting & More

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, 202016 minSeason 1Ep. 105

Moms Do Too Much & How A Dad Stopped a Power Struggle Over School

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, 202032 minSeason 1Ep. 104

Dads: 3 Quick, Easy Action Steps in 8 Minutes

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, 20208 minSeason 1Ep. 102

When Kids Question You or Your Faith

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, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 103

"I Can't Please You." Repeating My Own Father's Mistakes.

"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, 202030 minSeason 1Ep. 101

Use This Checklist for Unmotivated or Defiant Kids

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, 202022 minSeason 1Ep. 100

Take the Pressure Off Yourself & Your Kids

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, 202023 minSeason 1Ep. 99
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