How A Dad Stopped a Power Struggle Over SchoolSo I almost sobbed throughout this podcast. How do you turn a power struggle over school work into a bonding experience? How can Moms be free from the burden, guilt, and anxiety over trying to make everyone happy? Our Mother's Day Sale Ends This Weekend! You get the Calm Couples Marriage Mentoring Program FREE with your purchase of the Calm Parenting Package or the Get Everything Package. Make this your Mother’s Day gift to yourself or tell your husb...
May 06, 2021•33 min•Ep 46•Transcript available on Metacast No, Your Kids DO NOT Want Your Attention—They Want This.What if there was one tool you could use to calm an upset child, motivate your child to behave better, and stop arguments, defiance and hitting siblings? Kirk shows you how in this enlightening, very practical podcast. Our Mother's Day Sale Ends This Weekend! You get the Calm Couples Marriage Mentoring Program FREE with your purchase of the Calm Parenting Package or the Get Everything Package. Make this your Mother’s Day gift to yourself or...
May 03, 2021•20 min•Ep 45•Transcript available on Metacast Why Kids Resist Your HelpYou’re trying to help your kids with school, making something, cooking, sports, a chore. And they resist you. It’s frustrating! Your tone shifts and now it’s WWIII. Kirk shares how you can change this so your kids listen to you. Our Mother's Day Sale Begins NOW! You get the Calm Couples Marriage Mentoring Program FREE with your purchase of the Calm Parenting Package or the Get Everything Package. Make this your Mother’s Day gift to yourself or tell your husband THIS is w...
Apr 26, 2021•18 min•Ep 44•Transcript available on Metacast Stop Meltdowns & Fights, Improve Focus & SleepOur kids can be so frustrating that we try to constantly change them. But what if the solution is right there in front of you? Kirk shows you how to help your kids with sleep, school, calming down, and more by using one simple trick. Want personal mentoring with Kirk via Phone? Click here to learn about mentoring packages. We are including the No B.S. Program FREE with all mentoring purchases OR you can get it here for $99: https://celebratecalm.com/...
Apr 20, 2021•21 min•Ep 43•Transcript available on Metacast 10 Tips for Kids Ages 2-7Tired of repeating things, threatening time-outs, and saying, “No!” or “Stop!” 378 times per day? Kirk shows you very specific, concrete ways to get younger kids to listen, focus, calm down when upset, stop from running away/into streets, succeed in school, and a lot more! Please share with other parents, teachers, and MOPS groups. Want more help, specifically for Kids Ages 2-7? We put together a special package for parents of Kids Ages 2-7 here: https://celebratecalm.co...
Apr 18, 2021•24 min•Ep 42•Transcript available on Metacast My Son Pushes My Buttons On Purpose.Your child actively seeks to annoy you or push your buttons. And you react. It’s a vicious cycle that you have the power to stop. Kirk shows you how. 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 our Big Spring Sale this week! Big Spring Sale: Get the Calm Parenting Package for only $179 (Reg. ...
Apr 13, 2021•20 min•Ep 41•Transcript available on Metacast How to Set Limits & Use Tough DisciplineBeing calm doesn't mean being soft or sweet--it means you stay in control of yourself while you discipline your kids. Kirk gives you scripts and principles to develop a game plan for discipline in your home. Top 5 Podcast of 2021. This is very important so please share. 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 bu...
Apr 05, 2021•17 min•Ep 39•Transcript available on Metacast Dads: Want Kids to Listen? Here's A Game Plan It seems like your kids are constantly in trouble, misbehaving, and getting consequences that don't work. So how do you get your kids to actually listen to and respect you? Kirk gives you a specific game plan to implement this week. 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 our B...
Apr 01, 2021•17 min•Ep 38•Transcript available on Metacast Get Rid of Your Child's Shame This WeekHave a child who lies, won't look you in the eyes, makes up excuses, lashes out when in trouble, and/or gives up when things get tough? Kirk shows you how to change these behaviors in this powerful podcast. Please share with others. 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 our Big Spri...
Mar 29, 2021•16 min•Ep 37•Transcript available on Metacast BONUS PODCAST!Boy Can’t Lose Games, Girl Hanging Out with “Wrong” FriendsYou have a child who gets upset when he loses games, is hanging out with questionable friends, or is questioning her faith. How can you use this to your advantage? Kirk helps you see these situations in a completely different way. Want personal mentoring with Kirk via Phone? Click here to learn about mentoring packages. We are including the No B.S. Program FREE with all mentoring purchases OR you can get it here for $99: ht...
Mar 24, 2021•15 min•Ep 36•Transcript available on Metacast 3 Ways to Get Calm, Compliance & ContritionWant your child to listen to you, calm down when upset, and show contrition? Consequences haven’t worked, so Kirk shows you three (actually six!) creative and effective ways to change your relationship. Very powerful. Want personal mentoring with Kirk via Phone? Click here to learn about mentoring packages. We are including the No B.S. Program FREE with all mentoring purchases OR you can get it here for $99: https://celebratecalm.com/nobs/ Want to book ...
Mar 22, 2021•16 min•Ep 35•Transcript available on Metacast Stop Projecting Adult Expectations On Your KidsHow do you motivate kids ages 2-22 without crushing their spirits or causing them to shut down? How can you control your own anxiety about your child's future? Kirk shows you how to repair your relationship. Want personal mentoring with Kirk via Phone? Click here to learn about mentoring packages. We are including the No B.S. Program FREE with all mentoring purchases OR you can get it here for $99: https://celebratecalm.com/nobs/ Want to book a LIVE...
Mar 15, 2021•18 min•Ep 34•Transcript available on Metacast 3 Quick Ideas for TeachersHave a student who struggles with focus, impulsivity, blurting out, transitions, anxiety, and/or social skills? Kirk gives teachers three very practical ideas with scripts to use tomorrow to improve behavior while building a child's confidence. Please share this with teachers, principals, and your PTA. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm with other issues you'd like addressed in future podcasts or in Professional Development Training. We'd love to help! Learn more about your ad c...
Mar 14, 2021•16 min•Ep 33•Transcript available on Metacast Why You Should NOT Talk About A Child's FeelingsHave kids who struggle with feeling frustrated, angry, or anxious? Of course! There are times when you should NOT ask your kids to “identify their emotions” or “express their feelings.” Kirk shows you a different way and provides an actual script for you to help your kids deal with their emotions. 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 me...
Mar 08, 2021•11 min•Ep 32•Transcript available on Metacast This F Word Improves Grades and HomeworkDo you have a child who resists, melts down, or shuts down when doing homework or school work? Kirk gives you 10 Do's and Don'ts (and how to leverage this important F word) to improve grades and homework without the power struggles. Use these at home and in the classroom. 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...
Mar 04, 2021•17 min•Ep 31•Transcript available on Metacast "Ugh! Another Call About School!"No one really understands the challenges your kids face in school with short-term memory, processing, and getting along with kids their own age. It’s draining. Afternoon/homework meltdowns are frequent. Behavior charts and consequences don’t work. Kirk shares three positive tools to help with focus, anxiety, blurting out, and more. GET THE CONFIDENCE YOU NEED TO LEAD YOUR KIDS. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com. Tell us your family situation and we’ll put together a ...
Mar 02, 2021•24 min•Ep 30•Transcript available on Metacast Why Your Kids Ask “Why?” Every TimeYou ask your child to do something. He or she responds reflexively, “Why?” And like my father, you probably react sharply and quickly. Well, what if it’s not just defiance? How do you get kids who don’t transition well to actually listen, without the fight and tears? Kirk shows you how, whether your kids are young or older. 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...
Feb 22, 2021•16 min•Ep 29•Transcript available on Metacast Stop Trying to Save Your Marriage You should stop trying to fix your marriage. This isn’t your traditional Valentine’s Day message, is it? But it may just change your family. Listen with an open mind and take up Kirk’s challenge for the next month—and see what happens. Valentine's Day Sale ENDS Monday at Midnight! You get 60% OFF the Calm Parenting Package-this includes 30 hours of scripts and ideas plus the Marriage Mentoring program FREE. Get the Calm Parenting Package or the Get Everything Pa...
Feb 20, 2021•11 min•Ep 28•Transcript available on Metacast Being Calm Doesn’t Mean Being Sweet or A Door MatI don’t think you should be “sweet” to strong-willed children. It backfires and makes them feel like you’re not taking them seriously. You also shouldn’t let them walk all over you. How can you be tough and understanding, firm and compassionate? How can you get your kids to respect you without yelling, pleading, or bribing? Kirk gives you actual scripts. Valentine's Day Sale EXTENDED One More Week! You get 60% OFF the Calm Parenting Package-this i...
Feb 15, 2021•17 min•Ep 27•Transcript available on Metacast Stop Battles Over Screens: 5 IdeasOf course you battle over video games, phones, and screens. Kirk provides 5 practical ways to reframe this issue and actually make concrete changes in your daily life. Our Valentine's Day Sale Ends This Weekend! You get the Calm Couples Marriage Mentoring Program FREE with your purchase of the Calm Parenting Package or the Get Everything Package. You have a choice in 2021. You can GROW UP or GROW APART. Want personal mentoring with Kirk via Phone? Click here to ...
Feb 10, 2021•16 min•Ep 25•Transcript available on Metacast When Kids Have Bad MoodsYou walk into the room and your child is irritable, crabby, making negative comments. You naturally react and try to change or fix your child’s mood. And then it devolves into yelling, hurt feelings, separation. So how can you turn these battles into bonding moments and positive memories with the child you love (but don’t always like!)? Kirk shows you how. Our Valentine's Day Sale Ends This Weekend! You get 60% OFF the Calm Parenting Package-this includes 30 hours of scri...
Feb 09, 2021•16 min•Ep 26•Transcript available on Metacast The Unrelenting, Demanding ChildDo you have a child who can't let things go, who won't stop trying to argue or prove his point? In this 6-minute podcast, Kirk shares one idea to turn this situation into a positive one. Try it this week and observe your child's response. Our Valentine's Day Sale Begins NOW! You get the Calm Couples Marriage Mentoring Program FREE with your purchase of the Calm Parenting Package or the Get Everything Package. You have a choice in 2021. You can GROW UP or GROW APAR...
Feb 04, 2021•8 min•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast WHEN To Discipline and HOW To Get On the Same PageSay your child takes things from siblings, lies, or calls you names. Or all three in the same day! When exactly do you discipline? Right in the moment or later? How do you let them know they aren’t getting away with it? Listen for very practical advice! Our Valentine's Day Sale Begins NOW! You get the Calm Couples Marriage Mentoring Program FREE with your purchase of the Calm Parenting Package or the Get Everything Package. You have a choice in 2...
Feb 01, 2021•26 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast Entitled Brat? When You Should Give In.I just want you to listen to this one all the way through. I’m trying to prevent you from ruining your relationship with your child the way I almost did with Casey. Yes, sometimes you should just give in. And I show you when. Want personal mentoring with Kirk via Phone? Click here to learn about mentoring packages. We are including the No B.S. Program FREE with all mentoring purchases OR you can get it here for $99: https://celebratecalm.com/nobs/ Want to b...
Jan 27, 2021•21 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast WHEN Will My Child Finally Be Responsible? "At some point, this child must step up if he’s going to be a value-producing adult.” You’ve thought that before, right? When will the pre-K child follow directions; the elementary school student focus and learn impulse control; the older child use proper hygiene and do more than the bare minimum to get by? The more you push, the longer they take. Kirk gives you three action steps to take this week to motivate your child.Want personal mentoring with Kir...
Jan 26, 2021•11 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast BONUS PODCAST!An Alternative to ConsequencesIn this short, eye-opening podcast, Kirk explains why basing your discipline on consequences will never truly work...and how you CAN change behavior while building a closer relationship with your child. Want personal mentoring with Kirk via Phone? Click here to learn about mentoring packages. We are including the No B.S. Program FREE with all mentoring purchases OR you can get it here for $99: https://celebratecalm.com/nobs/ Want to book a LIVE EVENT i...
Jan 22, 2021•11 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast Sibling Rivalry, Tantrums, “It’s Not Fair,” Unmotivated Teens Kirk covers a lot of ground in this podcast rich with content—from tough discipline and tantrums to siblings who think it isn’t fair that Johnny gets away with things, to kids who do the bare minimum to get by. A must listen primer on the strong-willed child. Want personal mentoring with Kirk via Phone? Click here to learn about mentoring packages. We are including the No B.S. Program FREE with all mentoring purchases OR you can get i...
Jan 18, 2021•38 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast When Your Kids & Spouse Don’t Do What You Ask/Respect You Being bossy is when you tell other people what THEY are going to do. Being assertive is when you tell other people what YOU need and what YOU are going to do. Do you do everything for everyone else and feel resentful? Do you feel unworthy of people serving you? Are you afraid that your needs will be ignored, because they always have been? This is a very personal podcast with lots of depth. Practice making yourself a priority—listen to thi...
Jan 15, 2021•39 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast Discipline In The Midst of Defiance & MeltdownsIn the moment when your kids are throwing things or harsh words, how do you discipline without escalating or letting kids get away with misbehavior? Kirk gives you three very practical steps and very emotional insight into your child’s heart. This works for toddlers, teens, and kids in between. Take advantage of our New Year 2021 Sale! This week only! You get the Calm Couples Marriage Mentoring Program FREE with your purchase of the Calm Parenting P...
Jan 12, 2021•21 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast Little Stuff Triggers Me: 5 Steps to Turn Fights into Calm Typically, we react to our triggers. Our tone becomes irritated, kids pick up on and react to that, and this sets off a chain reaction ending in red faces, tears, and quarreling spouses. So Kirk gives you 5 specific action steps to turn the tears into smiles, the tension into relief. Our New Year 2021 Sale Begins NOW! You get the Calm Couples Marriage Mentoring Program FREE with your purchase of the Calm Parenting Package or the Get Ever...
Jan 04, 2021•29 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast 
