Calm Parenting Podcast

Your child lies right to your face or responds in a disrespectful tone to test boundaries. Your toddler yells, "I hate you, Mommy!" Teens and tweens roll their eyes at you or begin drinking/vaping against your rules. What are appropriate consequences? What works even better than consequences?! Kirk gives you scripts and actions steps for kids of all ages. **Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products/ to learn more about our New Year's Sale. If you are interested in our NEW AD-FREE Podcast Subscription, visit https://calmparenting.supportingcast.fm/

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It's not like you are asking your kids to do anything unreasonable or hard! And yet they resist you. How can we get our kids to actually be responsible for themselves without the power struggles? Kirk shows you exactly how with some powerful scripts that may change your relationship with your strong-willed child…and their behavior. **Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products/ to learn more about our New Year's Sale. If you are interested in our NEW AD-FREE Podcast Subscription, visit https://calmparenting.supportingcast.fm/

What is one quick way to stop reacting or yelling? How can we help kids with anxiety who will resist going back to school after the long holiday break? How can you motivate kids with PDA without provoking pushback? What are practical ways to help sensory and ADHD kids in the classroom? I show you how and share a sample letter we shared with Casey’s teachers. **Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products/ to learn more about our New Year's Sale. If you are interested in our NEW AD-FREE Podcast Subscription, visit https://calmparenting.supportingcast.fm/

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You have tired, irritable kids who are bored, out of their routine, and bugging each other. You’ll be tempted to double down on consequences in the moment—which spiral into huge meltdowns and fights between spouses! So why should you hide in a closet, throw mac and cheese in the yard, and plop down in the middle of the floor? Kirk gives you scripts and strategies that work to replace chaos with calm in just 21 minutes. **This is the FINAL week of our Christmas Sale. Take advantage of the lowest prices of the year and give the gift of CA...

Do you have kids who appear lazy in school, refuse to accept responsibility and blame others, won’t push through when things get hard, pick on siblings, act out aggressively or self-sabotage? Most of these behaviors stem from a lack of confidence and motivation. I give you five concrete ideas and scripts to use during the holiday break to change these behaviors quickly. **This is the FINAL week of our Christmas Sale. Take advantage of the lowest prices of the year and give the gift of CALM to your family. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/christmas-clearance/ to learn more. Email Case...

This isn’t really about chores. It’s about working with your child’s nature—whether they are strong-willed or have PDA—to motivate them to be responsible, do chores, and succeed in life. But there isn’t just one way and the traditional approaches usually backfire. So I want to show you 6 different ways to motivate our kids, from a tough approach to a creative one you’ll question at first, but ultimately love! **This is the FINAL week of our Christmas Sale. Take advantage of the lowest prices of the year and give the gift of CALM to your family...

Your kids saunter into the room, heads in their phones. They appear so lazy and undisciplined. They are not living up to their potential and you worry about their future. How can you motivate these kids without instigating a power struggle so they actually listen? **Our Christmas Sale continues this week! Take advantage of the lowest prices of the year and give the gift of CALM to your family. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/christmas-clearance/ to learn more. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com with any questions.**

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Ever ask your child to go put their shoes on and 45 minutes later they come downstairs with a really cool Lego project and no shoes?! Have a child who does homework and forgets to turn it in? A child who gets frustrated when asked to write and ends up in tears? You are not alone. I want to give you incredibly practical strategies that work in your home and classroom to alleviate the frustration and create successes. **Our Christmas Sale continues this week! Take advantage of the lowest prices of the year and give the gift of CALM to...

Do you have a child who wakes up grumpy, gets extremely frustrated when little things go wrong, or seems constantly irritated and you don’t know why? A child who complains about everything and seems miserable and ungrateful? Older kids who want you to hop on their emotional rollercoaster ride? Does one child control the mood of your home? Do you feel responsible for your spouse’s or kids’ moods? This episode is packed with helpful insights and scripts to change your family! **Our Christmas Sale continues this week! Take advantage of the lowest prices of the year and give t...

Have a child who is disorganized, doesn’t follow directions, fidgets, and struggles to sit still? Easily distracted, blurts out, struggles with short-term memory, time management and focus? Wonder why your kids rock back on chairs, chew hoody tassels, and argue so much? Kirk provides 20 different tools to help your kids success while addressing medication, nutrition, exercise, and more.  **Our Christmas Sale begins this week! Take advantage of the lowest prices of the year and give the gift of CALM to your family. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/christmas-clearance/ to learn more. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com with any questions.**

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I love this episode because we cover so many different topics and show you how to get your kids to be responsible for themselves. I share creative answers for handling picky eaters who create stress at mealtimes, a child who don’t show his math work, an older child who picks on her younger sibling, kids who’ve grown a little entitled, and setting boundaries on that new iPhone. Plus I have a killer idea to help you with your own anxiety so you don’t snap at your kids. **Our Christmas Sale begins TODAY! Take advantage of the lowest...

Ever get triggered when kids are late, don’t listen the first time, don’t clean up, or cry? When you miss an exit or small things go wrong? I share MY triggers and give you an action plan. **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 any questions.**

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Do you have a child who can provoke siblings and both parents without even breaking a sweat? Who continually seeks negative intensity? How canyou respond without escalating the situation OR letting your kids get away with disrespect? I give you 5 concrete action steps and scripts for kids of all ages. **Due to demand, we have extended our Black Friday Sale for one more week. Take advantage of our LOWEST prices of the year at https://celebratecalm.com/black-friday/. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com with any questions.**

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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 any questions.**

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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 the year at https://celebratecalm.com/black-friday/. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com with any questions.**

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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 Black Friday Sale! This is the FINAL week of our Black Friday Sale. Take advantage of our LO...

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 favorite episodes ever! **Our Black Friday Sale cont...

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.**

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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.

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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 Friday Sal...

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://celebratecalm.com/black-friday/. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com with any questions.**

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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@CelebrateCalm.com with any questions.**

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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 at https://celebratecalm.com/black-friday/. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com with any quest...

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.

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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://celebratecalm.com/products/ to get dozens of s...

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 personalized plan on how to implement the programs. If you are interested in a LIVE...

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 scripts to help in every situation. Email ca...

“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.com/produ...

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 implement the programs.

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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 situation. Email casey@celebratecalm.com with any questions and to...

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 Fall Sale and get the Calm Parenting Bundle at https://c...

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.

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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 includes ALL of our programs to help you stop the power struggles. Email casey@celebratecalm.com with a...

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.

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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/products/ and includes ALL of our programs to help you stop t...

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 Back-to-School Sale ends 9/31 at 11:59pm. Email casey@celebratecalm.com with any questions.

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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 practical scripts and action steps, take advantage of the Back-to-School Sale at https://celebratecalm.com/products/. Email...

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. Take advantage of the Back-to-School Sale at https://celebratecalm.com/products/ and get 35 hours of strategies to stop...

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 the power struggles. Email casey@celebratecalm.com with any questions.

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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 THEIR brain works best! Go through the ADHD University Program included in our Back-to-School Sale...

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.

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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/. Email casey@celebratecalm.com with any questions.

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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://celebratecalm.com/products/. Take advantage of low prices and get doz...

What should you do if your child sneaks food or screens late at night? If a child has stolen your credit card for online purchases? How do you approach your teen or tween when you discover beer cans under their bed, a vaping pen in their backpack, or porn on their phone? What consequences will actually work? Kirk gives you specific scripts and a step-by-step process to prevent this from happening again. Want more ideas like this? Listen to the Discipline That Works Program included in our Back-to-School Sale at https://celebratecalm.com/products/. Email casey@celebratecalm.com with any...

Do you have a child not living up to expectations? Do you feel like you're not being a good father if you're not correcting your kids? You can see very clearly what they need to be successful, but they aren't listening to you! Instead of getting frustrated or doubling down, learn one action to STOP doing and one to START doing that will make an immediate difference. All in less than 10 minutes! Want more help? Take advantage of our Back-to-School Sale at https://celebratecalm.com/products/. Email casey@celebratecalm.com with any questions.

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Do you have a child who is bossy, melts down over changes in plans or when little things go wrong? 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? Struggles with anxiety over new experiences? Good. Kirk explains why all of these behaviors have the same root…and similar solutions. Our Back-to-School Sale continues this week at https...

Do you have trouble getting your kids to school, appointments, or bed without a fight? Have a child who dawdles, resists your instructions, struggles with anxiety or focus? In this episode, I give you a range of creative, practical strategies to get kids of all ages moving more quickly…without the battles. Want more ideas like this? Take advantage of our Back-to-School Sale at https://celebratecalm.com/products/. Email casey@celebratecalm.com with any questions.

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Were you raised to believe that kids are supposed to be immediately obedient? Do you ever feel like you are doing something wrong because your strong-willed child isn’t very compliant? Do you ever feel caught in the middle trying to be the peacekeeper between a spouse or family members with unrealistic expectations or religious beliefs and kids who are just being kids? I want to free you from these false expectations and show you practical ways to motivate your kids to listen. Learn a different way with our Back-to-School Sale at https://celebratecalm.com/products/. Email casey@celebratecalm.com ...

Do you have a strong-willed child who knows how to push your buttons, may be rude and defiant, won't push through when tasks are hard, appears lazy, and always asks, "Why?" when told to do something...instead of just doing what you ask? Kirk gives you scripts and strategies to motivate your child…and change your family for generations. Our Back-To-School Sale continues this week. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products/ to make this school year different. Email casey@celebratecalm.com with any questions.

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Do you have a child with BIG emotions? Of course you do. Do you or your spouse have big emotions? Yeah probably. The start of a new school year means big emotions are coming so I want to prepare you with 5 practical ideas and scripts to use WHEN the next meltdown occurs. Our Back-To-School Sale continues this week. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products/ to make this school year different. Email casey@celebratecalm.com with any questions.

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How do you teach kids of all ages to be resilient emotionally, control their own moods, and be responsible for their school work…without hovering or lecturing or enabling them as a parent? Kirk gives you specific scripts and action steps to raise more adaptable, flexible kids.  Our Back-To-School Sale begins now. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products/ to make this school year different. Email casey@celebratecalm.com with any questions.

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How do you get a toddler, teen, or child in between to be responsible for their own behavior? What about the teen who gets mad for not allowing social media or the toddler who lashes out because they don’t want your help? Kirk shows you how and when to back off…so your kids can step up. Our Back-To-School Sale begins now. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products/ to make this school year different. Email casey@celebratecalm.com with any questions.

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What do you say and do when a child struggles with anxiety, refuses to go to school, has separation anxiety, or makes defiant comments? Kirk gives parents (and teachers) 5 concrete, specific strategies that work at home and in the classroom. Did you know that you can share our school programs with your child’s teachers? We have extended the Christmas in July Sale for an extra week so you can do so! Visit https://celebratecalm.com/july-sale/ to take advantage of the lowest prices of the year. Email casey@celebratecalm.com with any questions.

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Your child IS going to struggle in school. How can you get teachers on board so they give your kids tools to succeed instead of punishing or calling you? Kirk gives you very powerful scripts and concrete examples to help prepare teachers for your child’s challenges and make this school year positive. Did you know that you can share our school programs with your child’s teachers? We have extended the Christmas in July Sale for an extra week so you can do so! Visit https://celebratecalm.com/july-sale/ to take advantage of the lowest prices of the year...

Do you have a child who goes from 0 to 60 emotionally, lies when confronted with behavior, loves to argue like an attorney? What about a child who has shut down or feels misunderstood? How can you get a toddler or teen to actually listen to you? Kirk gives you 10 quick phrases you can use in different situations to de-escalate and stop power struggles. This is the final week of our Christmas in July Sale. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/july-sale/ to take advantage of the lowest prices of the year. Email casey@celebratecalm.com with any questions.

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Do you have a child who lashes out at you or siblings, who seems angry or frustrated? You can’t “consequence” that pain or frustration out of a kid. Is it coming from trauma, anger at a parent, lack of friendships, recent changes, or even gut issues? Kirk gives you deeper insight into what may be causing your child to yell, hit, or shut down so you can get to the root of it. Our Christmas in July Sale is live NOW! Visit https://celebratecalm.com/july-sale/ to take advantage of the lowest prices of the year. Email casey@celebra...

Ever find yourself in a stand-off with a strong-willed toddler and realize, "I'm fighting with a 5-year-old!?" Have you ever thought, "Why does my 10-year-old have to make everything so difficult and always touch that hot stove?" Are you struggling to connect with and motivate a teenager? Learn 3 quick ways to stop these power struggles AND change yourself...forever. Lots of great insight. This is the final week of our Christmas in July Sale! Visit https://celebratecalm.com/july-sale/ to take advantage of the lowest prices of the year. Email casey@celebratecalm.com with any questions.

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How can you get your provoking child to stop picking on others? How can you teach your compliant child to speak up and be confident? How can you use sibling fights as a critical opportunity to teach your kids life skills that you and I struggle with as adults? Kirk gives you actual scripts and specific actions steps. Our Christmas in July Sale is live NOW! Visit https://celebratecalm.com/july-sale/ to take advantage of the lowest prices of the year. Email casey@celebratecalm.com with any questions.

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Do you have kids who struggle to connect with kids their own age, miss social cues or act silly to get attention? Who dominate conversations, get bossy during play dates or with siblings, become possessive with a friend? Do you have a child who gets anxious about going to school or summer camp and would rather isolate? Kirk shares 12 very practical strategies and scripts to help your kids. We are kicking off our Christmas in July Sale with the lowest prices of the year NOW! Visit https://celebratecalm.com/july-sale/ to learn more. Email casey@celebratecalm.com with any quest...

What should I do when my son wants to do anything BUT his work? How can I get my anxious child to the doctor’s office? What do you think of the ODD diagnosis? What do we do if our kids are starting to hoard and refuse to get rid of things? Why does my child prefer to go with her grandmother and not me? What are the potential pitfalls of blending our families? What is the proper role of the step-parent? How do we get our tween daughter to listen to us? What about a child who is ne...

Do you ever fear you are raising an entitled child? How can you help the compliant child speak up? How can you use a tough approach without feeling guilty? How can you get kids to listen without resorting to endless consequences? Kirk gives you five options and scripts that work!

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Do you have a child who walks into a room with a single-minded focus declaring they're going to do something…without even asking your permission? Do you have a child who just HAS TO complete this project before they go to bed, even though it’s now well past bedtime? You reasonably say no to their request and then it sets off a huge power struggle, meltdown and argument. So how can you handle these situations without losing your mind or your relationship? How can you get kids to be MORE responsible? Listen to this episode and you’ll have several...

Do you have a child who must touch the hot stove, resists what you want first, refuses to do chores or anything the easier way? Who is not immediately obedient, doesn’t respond to consequences, appears self-centered, won’t show math work, does the bare minimum to get by, won’t push through when things get hard? Good! I want to show you how to work with these traits instead of fighting them all the time. So you can actually enjoy your kids and your family life. 

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Do you ever get judged by relatives because your strong-willed child doesn’t behave the right way? What do you say when kids are bored or complain the entire time? How can you be free from constantly being responsible for everyone else’s happiness and trust your own instincts? How can you get grandparents and relatives to be constructive instead of judgmental? Kirk provides concrete strategies and scripts in this special episode.

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Should you really not give kids eye contact when they are upset? Why does too much talking and the sweet approach make kids more angry? What specific actions steps de-escalate meltdowns? How we can we help kids who need sensory pressure? Kirk gives you 10 very practical action steps to take in this short, jam-packed episode.

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Why don’t consequences work? What are appropriate expectations of your child and yourself? How can we discipline without being authoritarian or permissive? What three questions should we ask before we discipline? Kirk shares how he struggled with discipline and gives you three practical actions steps and scripts that actually work.

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Sometimes the stress of the school year can strip your kids of their confidence and create conflict even with siblings. Kirk gives you 6 new, creative, and powerful strategies to rebuild your child's confidence, reconnect as a family, and help with screen dependence.

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I don’t know how to describe this episode other than to say it is filled with several profound and practical insights and scripts that will change your family. It includes two phrases that work 99% of the time to de-escalate and discipline a defiant child…but by the end of the story, we discover he wasn’t really defiant, just overwhelmed. Like most of us as parents.

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In Part 2 of this series, Kirk addresses how to get your kids to understand how their brains work best. As one child mentioned after listening to Part I, “I have super powers!” Kirk also gives you specific tools to counter weaknesses so your kids can be successful and confident.

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How should you talk to your kids about their diagnosis or struggles? How can we do this in a positive, constructive way without shame, negativity, or singling them out? I want to give you a framework that builds your kids’ confidence and gives them practical tools to overcome weaknesses. This is very important so please share.

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Before I was the Calm Guy, I was the Triggered Guy! My default mode was, “My strong-willed son is doing things on purpose to irritate me and I need to correct him for that.” But then I learned how to turn those irritating behaviors and power struggles into opportunities to teach and bond. I give you 10 practical action steps and scripts.

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Do you have a child who HATES being corrected? Even if you do it in a very sweet way, your child gets furious, lashes out, screams or covers his or her ears. Does your child blame others and refuse to listen? Good! You’re not alone. Kirk gives you 11 very specific scripts and action steps to get kids of all ages to listen without the power struggles.

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I have told this story before, but today a new flood of emotions came out as I realized this story with my own son…mirrored my experience with my own Dad. Walk step-by-step with me through the ups and downs of discipline, self-doubt, guilt, and ultimately connection with an outwardly defiant strong-willed child. Please share this one. It’s very powerful.

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Your strong-willed kids experience childhood differently than other kids. Sometimes it’s hard to really understand. There’s no instruction manual for these kids. This episode will give you much-needed, rare insight into how to help your kids feel confident and good about themselves. We encourage you to let your kids listen to parts of this episode to prompt helpful conversations.

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Do you have a child who fights you over going to new places or hemming and hawing about not going to that expensive camp you paid for? Do you have a child who is nervous about family vacation or an upcoming move? Kirk gives you very specific strategies and scripts to overcome anxiety, stop the power struggles, and bond with your child through these big emotions.

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How To Be A Dad Your Kids Listen To

It’s really hard for some Dads to connect with their strong-willed child. So they end up sabotaging the relationship. Kirk shows you exactly how to rebuild this relationship with very specific, concrete action steps and words. Please forward to your husband. 

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Our greatest enemy is our own self-inflicted parental anxiety. It sabotages our efforts and hurts relationships. Your anxiety yields the exact opposite outcome you want—your kids resist you and misbehave more! Kirk gives you 7 action steps and scripts to break this negative cycle.

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You’re supposed to be on vacation relaxing. Instead, your strong-willed child doesn’t listen, makes “bad choices,” and someone gets hurt. This can either ruin your vacation with endless fights OR be an opportunity to change behavior and draw closer to the challenging child. There is A LOT of insight into strong-willed kids in this fun, instructive story.

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How do you motivate kids to do tasks without reminding them 18 times...or do uncomfortable things without arguing every single day? What should you do when a child defies you, disregards your instructions, doesn't do school work or go to sports practice? Should you force your teenager to go on family vacation? Kirk's answers may surprise you and give you ideas for handling your toughest situations.

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Spicy Toddlers, Teens & In Between: 10 Ways to Prevent Constant Battles

How should you respond when your teen or tween defies you and complains that you’re too controlling? How can you stop the power struggles with spicy toddlers? How can you help kids struggling with behavior and confidence? Kirk gives you powerful scripts and specific strategies to stop the battles and drama.

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Plans get changed, your child gets disappointed or doesn’t get his way. This turns into a nuclear meltdown with defiance and disrespect. But there is a solution. Do you know WHY your kids sometimes go scorched earth? How can you de-escalate everyday situations without threatening consequences or talking too “calmly” to your kids? Kirk gives you five specific action steps and a creative script to use. 

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No wonder you second guess yourself—you are doing the hardest job on the planet while being observed and judged by the people you thought would support you in this…and sometimes you even get undermined from within your home. You constantly feel the need to take the temperature of the home and then get accused of coddling your child when you are just protecting your child. You are courageously dealing with childhood trauma and breaking generational patterns. I am so freaking proud of you! I hope this podcast makes you feel heard, understood, and inspired to keep being an a...

I want your kids to have the tools to clean up their own messes in life—with siblings, with a future spouse, with classmates, within themselves. To know how to deal with internal disappointment and frustration. And you, of course, want your kids to clean up their physical messes in your home! How can you do this without ruining your relationship or constantly resorting to consequences? Kirk shares five different ways to get your kids to be responsible for themselves.

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So what DOES trigger you? Messes, sibling fights, kids not listening, whining and complaining and tantrums, silliness at bedtime, kids talking back, procrastination? Maybe all of these common things! Kirk gives you specific action steps so you can preserve your sanity, overcome your triggers, stop reacting AND get your kids to be responsible for themselves.

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"How do I get my husband on board with parenting our kids differently?" Kirk provides 10 concrete approaches with actual scripts and examples to use in different situations. You can use a mix soft and tough approaches to motivate and encourage your husband to get on the same page. 

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You ask your strong-willed child to do something that’s not a big deal, but they instantly refuse or ask, “Why?” Is your child being defiant, rebellious or difficult on purpose? Or is something else going on? Kirk gives you an actual script and 5 specific action steps so you know how to handle this situation next time.

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Many of our kids begin to internalize, “I’m a bad kid, I’m slow so I’m not smart, there’s something wrong with me. I’m always in trouble, no one is ever happy with me.” That internal dialogue will sabotage your child’s success and relationships for a lifetime (many of us still struggle with limiting beliefs). The good news is we can change that NOW. Kirk gives you specific scripts to cultivate your child’s confidence and help teachers get on board.

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I don’t know what it’s like to be a Mom. So I wanted to share the powerful reflections of a real life Mom—not an expert Mom or someone who has it all together—for three reasons. Because her voice, like yours, deserves to be heard and respected and honored. I think this will encourage A LOT of Moms so you feel seen. And you may want to ask/request that your husband listen to this as an early Mother’s Day gift so he really understands you. 

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The normal parenting strategies don't work with strong-willed kids! You are doing all the things you are supposed to do. The time-outs, behavior charts, and taking away phones are not changing your kids' behavior--whether they are toddlers or teens or adopted. Kirk gives you specific action steps that DO work with kids of all ages. 

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5 Things I Feared About My Son & His Future #470

Our son had extremely intense meltdowns, got in trouble routinely at school, didn't study or try his hardest, had a messy bedroom, and left lights on everywhere. Diagnosed with an alphabet soup of labels, he didn't listen, did argue, and underperformed in school. How did we address these issues and did we really have reasons to fear for his future? This is both very practical and encouraging! 

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Moody Child Who Blames YOU? 5 Ways to Avoid Emotional Collisions #467

You have a child who is moody and disrespectful. You tell her that attitude is not tolerated in your home. She keeps coming at you. You try staying calm, but eventually everyone ends up yelling and you impose consequences. She then blames you for her attitude. How can you stop this vicious cycle? Kirk gives you five specific action steps and a script.

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Why Kids Refuse Homework (ADHD), Fight Siblings & Argue #468

Do you have kids who argue like attorneys, pick on siblings, resist doing homework, procrastinate, and/or do things the hard way? Kids who chew on things, talk loudly, like to push buttons? Of course you do! Kirk gives you scripts and practical action steps to stop the constant power struggles and fights!

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Why Won't My Child Apologize? Disrupts Family/Sibling Dynamic #467

Your child says something mean to her sister. She knows it's wrong. But when you ask for a simple apology, she digs in and refuses. How can you get contrition instead of a forced, fake apology? Do you have a child who is great one-on-one, but then disrupts the entire family dynamic when you're all together? Kirk shows you practical ways to navigate these tough situations.

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Q&A: Kids Interrupt On Phone, Co-Parenting, Kids Who Lose It When Lose Games, Focus in Classroom #466

How can you stop your kids from interrupting while you’re on the phone? How do you handle a child who loses it emotionally (in front of all the other parents!) when he loses a game? How can you co-parent better when you have joint custody? How can you improve focus in the classroom? You find something grown up in your teen’s bedroom—how do you address that? Kirk answers all these questions with candor and creative ideas.

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Stop Lying & Stealing. Help for Adopted Kids. Alternatives to Spanking? #465

Most of our kids lie and you may be surprised why. Many of our kids—especially our adopted kids—steal. Kirk gives you creative strategies and scripts to stop the lying and stealing while building trust (without spanking or yelling).

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Defiant, Disrespectful Child: A Script to Repair Your Relationship #464

You have a challenging child who says disrespectful things to you. You would be justified in punishing this child, but that won’t fix the underlying relationship that’s strained or broken. This is a powerful real life story with a script and action steps to repair this relationship with a strong-willed child. Share with Dads.

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Adoption #2: Kids Who Never Seem Full or Happy, Unhealthy Attachments, Separation & Sleep Issues #463

In this special episode, Kirk addresses these specific issues from parents of adopted kids:  Our son will attach himself to anyone who gives him positive or negative attention. Our daughter always wants to be attached to only me and won’t separate. Our child has a "love bucket" with a giant hole in the bottom. Our kids never seem full, even with so much constant attention and love. It seems like she is unhappy and can't see the "good" in the day if ONE thing...

Q&A: Kids Who Complain, Compete with Siblings, Quit Sports? Anxiety and OCD Issues? Teen Priorities? #462

Do you have kids who complain incessantly and seem like they are miserable (especially when you’re supposed to be having fun!)? Should you allow a child to quit a sport? How can you help a child anxious and obsessed over something? What should we focus on in the teen years? How do you handle kids who one-up each other or compete for attention with a younger sibling? Kirk answers these questions and more with candor and practical ideas. 

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3 Easy Ways to Change Your Child’s Behavior Quickly (Discipline That Works!) #461

What is one easy way to change your kids’ behavior that has nothing to do with changing them? How can you teach your kids impulse control and delayed gratification? Want to replace behavior charts with a tool that will get to the root of the behavior? Kirk shares over a dozen practical strategies you can begin ASAP to change your family. These ideas are from the updated Discipline That Works program, part of the Get Everything Package now 50% OFF with our Spring Sale at https://cele...