Can you actually get kids to be responsible for their impulsive behavior, sassy attitude, and poor choices? Yes! What about kids who lash out when plans change, use you as a verbal punching bag, and blame you? Kids who are afraid of the dark? I show you exactly what to do and say with scripts and concrete action steps. **This is the FINAL week of our Black Friday Sale. Take advantage of our LOWEST prices of the year at https://celebratecalm.com/black-friday/ . Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com with ...
Nov 30, 2025•23 min
This holiday is a powder keg for explosive emotions: tired, sensitive, strong-willed kids off their normal schedule in a loud, chaotic environment surrounded by impatient, extended family. So what can you do to prepare yourself for the inevitable meltdown? And what can you do once your child gets upset? Kirk gives you 5 concrete strategies plus a bonus idea for Sunday's inevitable back-to-school anxiety. **This is the FINAL weekend of our Black Friday Sale. Take advantage of our LOWEST prices of...
Nov 26, 2025•21 min
The typical parenting strategies don’t work with strong-willed kids. So you get judged by family, teachers, even your own spouse. During the holidays, extended family may have strong opinions about what you’re doing wrong while your child’s spirit gets crushed being compared. I give you 10 concrete strategies to be confident instead of defensive, to get your family to see your child differently and come alongside to actually support you. **You can even share all our programs with family with our...
Nov 23, 2025•24 min
What’s more fun than having your intense, emotional, particular child have a meltdown right in front of your entire family or church?! Have a strong-willed child who is great for one parent, but falls apart when both parents or siblings are around? You are going to experience a war within as you second guess yourself in the moment and that’s just as fun! I want to give you very clear scripts and action steps so you are prepared for that next unexpected meltdown in public. This is one of my favor...
Nov 19, 2025•21 min
Have a child who makes excuses, blames others, won't take responsibility for their choices, or perhaps struggles academically? How do you instill confidence, resilience, and a growth mindset in kids from ages 4-24? I want to give you 10 practical action steps and scripts you can use ASAP. **Our Black Friday Sale continues this week! Take advantage of our LOWEST prices of the year at https://celebratecalm.com/black-friday/ . Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com with any questions.** COZY EARTH Black Fri...
Nov 16, 2025•23 min
Our Black Friday Sale continues this week! Take advantage of our LOWEST prices of the year at https://celebratecalm.com/black-friday/ . Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com with any questions. How do you get kids to listen to you or calm down when they are melting down? Reacting and threatening consequences won’t work. I give you three different options to get your kids to follow your directions. COZY EARTH Black Friday has come early at CozyEarth! Right now, use my code CALM to get up to 40% OFF in sa...
Nov 14, 2025•6 min
Your kids ARE going to get mad at you. How should you respond when your toddler throws herself on the floor and screams, “I hate you!” or your son begins hitting because he’s jealous of the new baby? When your teen or tween isn’t happy about parental controls on their phone or claims you are too strict? What about kids who lash out because you ask them to do chores or go to a new class? Or a child who gets angry when on screens? Let’s use these situations to make your kids resilient. **Our Black...
Nov 12, 2025•23 min
Do you get triggered by tantrums, kids pushing your buttons and ruining your busy agenda, leaving messes everywhere, smart aleck responses, or siblings fighting with each other? Of course you do! But when you react, you make power struggles worse, behavior never changes, and relationships become strained. Kirk gives you specific action steps to overcome your triggers and break generational patterns. **Our Black Friday Sale is LIVE! Take advantage of our LOWEST prices of the year at https://celeb...
Nov 09, 2025•24 min
Do you have kids who reflexively say, “No” or ask, “Why?” when you ask them to do things? Reject your ideas about food and faith? Kids who choose harsh consequences instead of simply doing what you ask? How can you handle these situations differently without giving in or creating endless power struggles? I give you scripts, strategies, and important insights. **Our Black Friday Sale is LIVE! Take advantage of our LOWEST prices of the year at https://celebratecalm.com/black-friday/ . Email Casey@...
Nov 05, 2025•25 min
You get a call from upset parents or the school yet again informing you that your child has done something inappropriate. Your child lies and tries to hide it. You would be “right” to lecture and get upset and impose harsh consequences. So why do I think you should celebrate this?! How can you turn negative situations into teaching opportunities so the lying stops? I give you 10 action steps and scripts to use. **Our Black Friday Sale begins NOW! Take advantage of our LOWEST prices of the year a...
Nov 02, 2025•21 min
Our Black Friday Sale begins NOW! Take advantage of our LOWEST prices of the year at https://celebratecalm.com/black-friday/ . How do you navigate the landmine of kids who play sports, but won’t practice or take constructive criticism? What about kids who lose it emotionally when they lose games? I give you scripts and action steps! Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com with any questions. COZY EARTH Black Friday has come early at CozyEarth! Right now, use my code CALM to get up to 40% OFF in savings on...
Nov 01, 2025•7 min
There are times when you are clear with your expectations and your child doesn't comply. Do you ever wonder, "Should I follow through right now...or would it be smarter to just let it go?" These gray areas of parenting are tough! Kirk walks you through three scenarios in which you may feel like you're "giving in," but it may be the right thing to do. You can give in sometimes and you’re still a good parent. I want to give you options. Our Big Fall Sale ends THIS WEEKEND. Visit https://celebratec...
Oct 29, 2025•23 min
How do you get intense toddlers, teens, and every age in between to go to sleep, get up in the morning, behave in school without getting in trouble, practice impulsivity, complete homework, and calm down when upset? I share 7 of my favorite ideas that work with the most challenging kids. This is the final week of our big Fall Sale. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products/ to get dozens of scripts to help in every situation. Email casey@celebratecalm.com with any questions and to get a personali...
Oct 26, 2025•23 min
You try to help your kids do something they are struggling with, something they say they care about. But they won’t listen to you, even though it would be so much easier if they did! It turns into a huge fight and you’re left feeling angry and resentful. I want to give you scripts and action steps in different situations so your kids listen and change…without the anger and power struggles. This is the final week of our big Fall Sale. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products/ and get dozens of sc...
Oct 22, 2025•22 min
“If you would simply do what I ask you to do, you would be done in 7 minutes. But you would rather argue with me for 7 hours or days or weeks or years and lose everything you own!” That was our son! I tried to change him until I realized I was the one who needed to change. He reflected back to me my own immaturity, but also my own childhood. And that can lead to amazing healing and a deep bond with your strong-willed child. This is the final week of our big Fall Sale. Visit https://celebratecalm...
Oct 19, 2025•22 min
Because I couldn't control my own emotions, my wife had to walk on eggshells and manage my emotions for me. I put her in the position of having to be the referee between our son and me. I will show you exactly how to change this dynamic before it ruins your relationships. Take advantage of our big Fall Sale at https://celebratecalm.com/products/ and get dozens of scripts to help in every situation. Email casey@celebratecalm.com with any questions and to get a personalized plan on how to implemen...
Oct 17, 2025•7 min
You are going to come face to face with a child who feels angry, frustrated, anxious…and ultimately helpless. I used to feel helpless as a parent and react just like my son. Until I finally learned how to connect and diffuse these situations...and respond the way I wish my Dad had treated me. I show you exactly how with a script and action steps in this very powerful episode. Take advantage of our BIG Fall Sale at https://celebratecalm.com/products/ and get dozens of scripts to help in every sit...
Oct 15, 2025•24 min
Are you getting calls from school about your child’s behavior? Does it feel like your home is a little out of control, that you’re overwhelmed and at your wits’ end as your child spirals a bit? You’re not alone! All the pressures and stress of school and extracurriculars can be difficult to manage. How can you change the negative momentum so that you feel back in control? Kirk gives you 7 practical action steps. Want dozens of practical action steps for every situation? Take advantage of our BIG...
Oct 12, 2025•23 min
How do you internally motivate kids who don't care about school or good behavior? You can't let them just fail or play video games all day--so what should you focus on? How can you build your child's confidence and prepare them for life success? Kirk gives you 10 practical steps and scripts to use. Want more tools to build your child's confidence and motivate your kids? Our BIG Fall Sale continues this week at https://celebratecalm.com/products/ . Email casey@celebratecalm.com with any questions...
Oct 08, 2025•25 min
Some of you have kids who have never liked school and never will. Does this mean they are doomed? Absolutely not. My goal is to prevent you from spending 18 years on needless worry, pressure, lectures, and power struggles over school. Your kids will choose the harder path and that is part of the process. Learn how to prepare your kids for success without ruining your relationship or destroying their confidence. Our BIG Fall Sale continues this week at https://celebratecalm.com/products/ and incl...
Oct 05, 2025•22 min
Your kids and wife won't respect you if you give consequences you can't actually enforce. Learn a different way to handle tough discipline without yelling or drama. Bonus tip? I show you how to teach kids impulse control and delayed gratification on screens. COZY EARTH Go to https:// cozyearth.com and use code CALM for 40% off best-selling Cozy Earth temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more. HUNGRYROOT.COM Go to Hungryroot.com/Calm and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get...
Oct 03, 2025•8 min
You have a strong-willed child who triggers you by talking back, blurting out, dawdling, having a messy room, doing things the hard way. Moms and Dads have different triggers. Sometimes Dads feel shut out and Moms feel caught in the middle as the referee. Kirk shares three ways to handle your triggers, get on the same page, AND help kids who blurt out in class. Plus we share a brand new idea that WILL change your family quickly! Our BIG Fall Sale begins today at https://celebratecalm.com/product...
Oct 01, 2025•21 min
What should the consequence be for being disrespectful to a parent or teacher, not listening to you, not getting ready for bed on time, being mean to a sibling, coming home late, creating a mess, swearing, throwing a tantrum, speeding, or not doing what you ask? Kirk gives you scripts and some unique twists on traditional consequences that actually work! If you want more practical scripts and action steps, take advantage of the Back-to-School Sale at https://celebratecalm.com/products/ . Our Bac...
Sep 28, 2025•24 min
Your child is yelling and even saying hurtful things, maybe picking on siblings. Your natural response is to become resentful and angry—you bend over backwards for this challenging child and now they treat you like this? How can you de-escalate these situations in the moment so they don’t become full blown family meltdowns? What is the appropriate discipline for defiant behavior. I give you actual scripts and action steps to take in this very personal, practical episode. If you want more practic...
Sep 24, 2025•24 min
Do you ever feel like you are constantly explaining your child’s quirks or justifying your decisions to others? When do you insist that your kids get with the program and when do you accommodate their anxiety or preferences? Do you ever feel like you’re giving in while others claim tough consequences would work? How do you navigate highly charged situations without ruffling your family’s feathers? This is an especially insightful, emotional episode with powerful lessons so please share this one....
Sep 21, 2025•22 min
Your kids are going to do things that are annoying, irritating, and sometimes just wrong. You will be justified in getting angry and correcting them. But I want you to turn what usually separates you from your child…into a bonding opportunity to draw you closer. I want you to deal with your own triggers and control yourself…because that will change their behavior more quickly. Take advantage of the Back-to-School Sale at https://celebratecalm.com/products/ and get 35 hours of strategies to stop ...
Sep 17, 2025•22 min
Do you have a child who would rather argue for 2 hours over homework rather than complete it in 30 minutes?! Those of us with ADHD or neurodivergent brains learn in different ways, but schools usually only teach one way…leaving us feeling inferior and frustrated. That leads to unnecessary stress and fights over homework. I want to share odd, but effective ways to improve focus and executive function using the brain’s natural super powers. Let your kids listen to this episode so they know how THE...
Sep 14, 2025•23 min
How do you handle a child who talks back to you disrespectfully? How can you discipline without using fear and intimidation...or without being weak and permissive? Kirk gives you a script and action steps that work. AG1 Go to https:// drinkag1.com/calm to get a FREE Frother with your first purchase of AGZ. COZY EARTH Go to https:// cozyearth.com and use code CALM for 40% off best-selling Cozy Earth temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more. HUNGRYROOT Go to https://Hungryroot.com/Calm and...
Sep 12, 2025•8 min
This is NOT a fear-based lecture to make parents feel guilty about screen usage! I want to give you practical scripts, guidelines, and an action plan for kids of all ages. How can you get kids off phones, video games, the iPad, YouTube, and social media without the fights? How can you teach kids to use screens responsibly? Let your kids listen and use this as a discussion starter. Go through the "Control Screens" Program included in our Back-To-School Sale at https://celebratecalm.com/products/ ...
Sep 10, 2025•27 min
Do you have a child who resists doing things your way, chooses the harder path, and sometimes touches the hot stove? What about a child who procrastinates on an important project or with chores? Does it irritate you that they won’t do it your way since that would be easier? Of course! Kirk shows you 10 specific ways to stop the constant fights and get your kids to be responsible for their meals, school work, and chores. This is the final week of our our Back-to-School Sale at https://celebrateca...
Sep 07, 2025•23 min
