How & When To Be Stern, Without Being Mean There are times when you can be understanding of your child’s reaction or attitude. But being too sweet or reassuring can actually make kids more insecure. So there are times that you must be more stern. So when DO you draw the line and where do you draw it? HOW can you be stern without making it personal or mean or shaming your child? Kirk gives you three examples along with scripts to use. Want additional help? Get 35+ hours of content delivered direc...
Aug 27, 2023•29 min•Ep 43•Transcript available on Metacast Stop Power Struggles Without Breaking Your Child’s Spirit When you try to change another person’s behavior, you become frustrated because they don’t change quickly enough or the right way; they become frustrated because they can never change enough to satisfy you; and it never works! So how can you stop the power struggles without changing your child’s very nature or breaking his spirit? Want additional help? Get 35+ hours of content delivered directly to your device for in-app streaming. Visit ...
Aug 20, 2023•30 min•Ep 42•Transcript available on Metacast A Great Phrase to De-Escalate Back-to-School Tension Everyone is on edge now with school returning. Your kids are going to pushback, become more mouthy and defiant, siblings are going to fight. In the moment, it’s so hard to remain in control, so use this easy phrase to reset and de-escalate situations. This is the final week of our Back-To-School Sale. Set your kids up for success this year: https://celebratecalm.com/products/ Want personal mentoring with Kirk via Phone? Click here to learn abo...
Aug 14, 2023•28 min•Ep 41•Transcript available on Metacast Moms, This is NOT Your Fault (Tough Toddler Troubles) Do you have a young child who doesn’t follow instructions, only does what he wants to do, melts down when things don’t go her way, won’t do simple tasks quickly? Good! You ARE going to get a call from the pre-school about your strong-willed child. In this impromptu, bonus podcast, Kirk shares 5 tools to help you raise tough toddlers. Want more help with toddlers? Get our Kids Ages 2-7 Bundle here: https://celebratecalm.com/2-7/ Want personal ...
Aug 12, 2023•54 min•Ep 40•Transcript available on Metacast Let Your Kids Be Odd & Responsible For Themselves You have a child who came out of the womb different—more strong-willed, sensitive, peculiar, needing things to be done their way, resisting the way you want it done. You don’t like the way they do things and you know better—but your lectures backfire. Kirk shows you how to get your kids to be responsible for themselves. This is the final week of our Back-To-School Sale. Set your kids up for success this year: https://celebratecalm.com/products/ W...
Aug 09, 2023•17 min•Ep 39•Transcript available on Metacast As the new school year begins, you’re hoping the new teacher understands your child and can help him succeed, instead of relying on behavior charts that make things worse. So how can you prepare new teachers to help your child? How can you send your child to school feeling confident that this year will be different? Kirk shares a killer idea from the ADHD University program you should use every year. Want personal mentoring with Kirk via Phone? Click here to learn about mentoring packages. Take ...
Aug 06, 2023•19 min•Ep 38•Transcript available on Metacast Do you have a child that reflexively says, “No!” or “Why?” and rejects even your best, most well-intentioned suggestions? Of course you do! It’s frustrating, but Kirk shares a killer idea for getting your child to actually do what you know is best for them. 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 L...
Jul 30, 2023•17 min•Ep 37•Transcript available on Metacast You’re Not Yelling…Yet. But Here’s What Ticks You Off. Wouldn’t it be awesome if your kids just did what you told them to do? Without whining, dawdling, complaining, or arguing? Yes! But that’s not your reality. So how can you turn what is frustrating and leads to meltdowns into a bonding experience? Kirk shows you exactly how to do this. Our Christmas in July Sale Continues This Week! Get our lowest prices on the Get Everything Package and the Calm Parenting Package. Want to talk with Kirk dire...
Jul 23, 2023•17 min•Ep 36•Transcript available on Metacast One New Idea When a Child Lashes Out So your child is lashing out. You can’t distract, redirect, or reason with your child this time. Nothing is working. Kirk shares a new idea he used with hundreds of kids that can change the dynamic very quickly, so try it! Our Christmas in July Sale Continues This Week! Get our lowest prices on the Get Everything Package and the Calm Parenting Package. Want to talk with Kirk directly and come up with a game plan for your family? Kirk will work with you indivi...
Jul 16, 2023•18 min•Ep 35•Transcript available on Metacast Straight Up Defiance: 7 Ways to Stop It. Do you have a child who is defiant, oppositional, backtalks, or rolls his eyes? Kirk shows you how to be tough, get respect, and get to the root of the issue to stop this in your home. Extremely helpful and in-depth podcast—so please share it. Our Christmas in July Sale Continues This Week! Get our lowest prices on the Get Everything Package and the Calm Parenting Package. Want to talk with Kirk directly and come up with a game plan for your family? Kirk ...
Jul 09, 2023•31 min•Ep 35•Transcript available on Metacast When Kids Resist & Whine—Stop Trying to Make Everything Better Are you tired of feeling like you have to “make everything better” for your child or fix your child’s attitude? Are you tired of the complaining and whining and power struggles over simple requests? Kirk gives you two action steps to stop the negativity. Our Christmas in July Sale Begins NOW! Lowest prices of the year on the Get Everything Package. Want to talk with Kirk directly and come up with a game plan for your family? Kirk wil...
Jul 02, 2023•19 min•Ep 34•Transcript available on Metacast Q&A: Exhausted By Lies, Defiance, Yelling, Moody Kids? How do you handle kids who lie and won't accept responsibility, husbands who yell, defiant kids who want to do thing their own way, kids who can't handle disappointment and whose moods control the home? In this special Q&A session, Kirk shares practical strategies for these situations and many more. Have more questions you'd like addressed in the podcast? Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep 33•Transcript available on Metacast 2 Ways to (Re)Build Your Relationship With Your Strong-Willed Child To my shame, I didn’t like our son when he was little and nearly destroyed my relationship with him. I struggled with how to connect with him. These kids are tough and it doesn’t help that we’re all flawed from our own childhoods. No one gives you an instruction manual for raising these kids. So we put one together! Here are two concrete, powerful action steps from the No B.S. Instruction Manual to rebuild a strained relationshi...
Jun 25, 2023•23 min•Ep 32•Transcript available on Metacast Kirk Answers Your Toughest Questions! Have a child who dominates others and family time, whines or complains, won't do homework or clean up messes, struggles with perfectionism, social skills and more? Kirk answers tough questions from parents and adds important insight into your most strong-willed child. Listen and share. Have more questions you'd like addressed in the podcast? Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 23, 2023•51 min•Ep 31•Transcript available on Metacast Handling A Demanding Child Without Losing Your Mind Do you have a child who comes downstairs in the morning (afternoon and evening) DEMANDING things or with a single-minded focus on doing something? You rightfully and reasonably say no to their request and it sets off a huge power struggle, meltdowns, constant arguing, throwing things and words around. How can you handle these situations without losing your mind or your relationship? Kirk shows you how. Need more help? Visit https://celebratecal...
Jun 18, 2023•28 min•Ep 30•Transcript available on Metacast How to Discipline Without Anger A Dad at a conference asked, “How can I give my kids the benefits of discipline without the anger and broken relationships I experienced as a kid?” Kirk shows you exactly how to do this. Good discipline leads to a confident child (instead of one who beats himself up) AND a closer relationship. Need more help? Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowest prices of the year. Questions? Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com an...
Jun 11, 2023•23 min•Ep 29•Transcript available on Metacast "I Don't Have Anger Issues!" When I was in my 30's, little things going wrong would cause me to explode. I'd yell, catastrophize ("Now the whole night is ruined!), storm off saying, "You guys would be better off without me!" and then come back later saying I wouldn't do that again. But I would. What I didn't realize was how I was holding my family hostage to MY emotions. If you recognize yourself in this podcast, you're not alone. Let's change this once and for all. Need more help? Visit https:/...
Jun 09, 2023•9 min•Ep 28•Transcript available on Metacast Triggered By Messes? An Odd Way to Get Your Kids to Listen More What do your kids do that triggers you? Is it the constant sibling fights, the arguing, talking back, whining, or the messes they make? Kirk shows you how to turn what usually irritates you into something that brings you closer to your kids (which WILL get them to actually listen better). Need more help? Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowest prices of the year. Questions? Email...
Jun 04, 2023•26 min•Ep 27•Transcript available on Metacast Child Bossy, Melt Down Over Transitions & Losing, Argue Relentlessly? Do you have a child who is bossy, melts down over changes in plans or transitions? Acts like a sore loser when playing games? Collects little stones and acorns in their pant pockets? Wears the same clothes and eats the same foods? Likes to say, “That’s not fair!” and won’t stop following you until they prove their point? Has difficulty with executive function and following directions? Struggle with anxiety over new experiences...
May 28, 2023•22 min•Ep 26•Transcript available on Metacast Sibling Fights: What Are The Consequences? Siblings lash out, provoke and even hit one another. So how do you stop this from happening and what should the consequences be? Kirk provides three important points to help stop kids from lashing out at siblings. Need more help? Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowest prices of the year. Questions? Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com and Casey will help you personally. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
May 21, 2023•19 min•Ep 25•Transcript available on Metacast When Your Child Thrashes About—Teach Them To Be Responsible Ever have a child lose it over little things? Want your child to learn how to be responsible for himself? Kirk shows you how to resist jumping in to fix situations so your kids can develop the confidence and resilience to solve their own problems. Super good, super important lessons so please share. We are extending our Mother's Day Sale for ONE more week! You get the Calm Couples Marriage Mentoring Program FREE with your purchase of th...
May 15, 2023•33 min•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast I Feel Like A Failure As A Mom! My Child Won’t Listen! “Our son won’t listen at home, school, or at soccer practice. He just does his own thing. I feel like a failure as a Mom that I can’t get him to overcome this.” Kirk shows you how to get kids to listen, BUT also reassures good Moms and Dads that this isn’t the highest priority right now (especially for younger kids). Our Mother's Day Sale continues this week. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/mothers-day to purchase the Get Everything Package ...
May 07, 2023•41 min•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast Why Do Strong-Willed Kids Push Your Buttons? It’s a given. Your kids are going to push your buttons. They are going to irritate you. And you are going to react. And make things worse. So how do you stop reacting when your kids talk back, dawdle, roll their eyes, slouch, refuse to do homework, do nothing but text or play video games? We are extending our our annual Spring Sale through the end of April! Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowest p...
Apr 23, 2023•23 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast PANDAS, Pills, Patience & Pushups: Who Wins the Faceoff? Your child is resistant to doing something they don’t like. You naturally get impatient. Your child whines and complains, and then takes a long time doing what you ask. You get irritated and the scene turns into a shouting match with big emotions and slamming doors. So let’s try something counterintuitive and see if it works! We are extending our our annual Spring Sale through the end of April! Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products to p...
Apr 16, 2023•22 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast Responding to Blatant Disrespect & Backtalk Sometimes our kids spit out words we would have never said to our parents. We fear they will grow up to be rude, entitled, and rejected in the real world if we let them get away with it. Kirk gives you several concise scripts to use when kids are disrespectful, sassy, and talk back. This is the final week of our annual Spring Sale! Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowest prices of the year. Question...
Apr 09, 2023•33 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast How To Restrict Phone Usage With Your Kids What do you do if you have a child whose phone usage is out of control, changing his or her moods, and causing constant conflict in your home? It often feels like you are held hostage to this technology, this device, and you can’t quite figure out what to do. Kirk lays out very important principles and actual scripts you can use. If you want me to help walk you through an intervention for your child or family, schedule calls with me and we will brainsto...
Apr 02, 2023•28 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast How to Teach Kids Self-Control & Gratitude You sacrifice so much for your kids and sometimes they don’t express gratitude. You don’t want them to grow up feeling entitled and walking all over you. Or maybe your kids can’t seem to control themselves. So how can you teach kids gratitude and self-control in practical ways? Kirk shows you how. Our Spring Sale Begins Ends Next Weekend! Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowest prices of the year. Qu...
Mar 26, 2023•18 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast Stop Power Struggles Over Anxiety & Trying New Things Do you have a child who struggles with anxiety? Who resists going to new places or trying new activities? You know once you get your child there, he will enjoy it. But it almost always results in yelling, defiance, hurt feelings, and a big power struggle in which everyone loses. Kirk gives you two very practical, concrete strategies to help your child overcome anxiety and stop the power struggles. Questions? Need help? Email Casey@CelebrateCa...
Mar 12, 2023•26 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast What Anxiety Feels Like For Kids Too often we stigmatize anxiety as if it's something bad when it's completely normal. Kirk recorded this to help both middle/high school kids and their parents normalize anxiety instead of fearing it. Feel free to let your kids listen as it may help them feel understood and stimulate helpful conversations. Questions? Need help? Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com and Casey will help you personally. Get the tools you need to FINALLY stop the yelling and power struggles ...
Mar 11, 2023•12 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast Reactive, Dawdling Kid Who Lashes Out, Not Good At Losing You have a sensitive child who overreacts, lashes out, has trouble losing games and connecting with peers, not to mention he dawdles. So what can you possibly do at home and school to help a child like this? Questions? Need help? Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com and Casey will help you personally. Get the tools you need to FINALLY stop the yelling and power struggles at https://celebratecalm.com/products/ Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Mar 05, 2023•19 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast 
