4 Ways to Avoid Embarrassing Meltdowns With Family & In Public #537

4 Ways to Avoid Embarrassing Meltdowns With Family & In Public #537

Author: Kirk Martin November 19, 2025 Duration: 21:16
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 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 Friday has come early at CozyEarth! Right now, use my code CALM to get up to 40% OFF in savings on top of their sitewide sale at https://CozyEarth.com HUNGRYROOT.COM Go to https://Hungryroot.com/Calm and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life.  KIWICO.COM  Tinker, Create, and Celebrate this holiday with KiwiCo! Get up to 50% off your first crate at kiwico.com, promo code CALM. WAYFAIR Head to https://Wayfair.com to get up to 70% off on their Black Friday Sale.  SKYLIGHT Go to https://myskylight.com/PARENTING for $30 off your 15 inch Calendar. GREENLIGHT Don’t wait to teach your kids real-world money skills. Start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at ​https://GREENLIGHT.com/KIRK. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If your household feels more like a courtroom with a strong-willed child who debates every request, take a breath. The Calm Parenting Podcast is a conversation for exactly that reality, hosted by Kirk Martin of Celebrate Calm. This isn't about theoretical ideals; it's built on direct experience from years of working with over 1,500 challenging kids, including those with AD/HD, OCD, ODD, and ASD, right in his own home. Kirk translates that hands-on work into concrete steps you can use immediately, strategies that have already shifted dynamics for more than a million parents and teachers worldwide. Each episode moves beyond the frustration of daily power struggles, yelling, and defiance to offer a different path forward. You'll hear practical, life-changing approaches that focus on connection over control, understanding what's really driving the behavior rather than just reacting to it. This podcast provides a sense of solidarity and actionable advice for transforming tense standoffs into cooperative relationships, making your home a calmer place for everyone. Tune in for grounded perspectives that help you respond with intention, not just emotion.
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