Ever Feel Indignant At Your Child’s Attitude or Misbehavior? 12 More Ways to Change This. #599

Ever Feel Indignant At Your Child’s Attitude or Misbehavior? 12 More Ways to Change This. #599

Author: Kirk Martin June 5, 2026 Duration: 23:02
Have you ever felt that resentful, indignant anger surge through you when your child exhibits attitude…especially after all you do for them? Like it would feel satisfying to react? I have! I want to show you 12 different ways to help change your child’s behavior…so they take responsibility…without creating more power struggles. **Tomorrow CAN be different from today, without the guilt and tears. Take advantage of our Summer Sale at https://celebratecalm.com/products/ and download your roadmap to peace today. Listen to the programs over the summer while there's no school pressure.** COZY EARTH Cozy Earth is the perfect Father's Day Gift! Head to https://cozyearth.com and use my code CALM for an exclusive 20% off. IXL LEARNING Make an impact on your child’s learning, get IXL now. Calm Parenting Podcast listeners get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRK HUNGRYROOT 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.  SKYLIGHT CALENDAR Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTING CURE HYDRATION Cure is offering our listeners 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best. Visit https://curehydration.com/CALM and use promo code CALM for 20% off your first order. WAYFAIR Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to get your outdoor space ready for way less. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. COVE HOME SECURITY Head to https://covesmart.com/CPP or use code CPP at checkout for up to 70% off your first order! 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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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5 Scripts When Kids Argue, Prove Their Point, Won't Relent. #568 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:16
Do you have a relentless arguer at home, who has a strong sense of justice and fairness? A child who can prosecute everyone else, but is immune to rules? Like a little cop, attorney, and judge all in one? I want to give…
How to Address Unfairness When A Sibling Has PDA, ADHD, ND #566 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:55
Whether you have a child with ADHD, PDA, Dyslexia, SPD or any other difference, siblings ARE going to feel like they are being treated unfairly. I want to give you very specific scripts and ways to reframe this family dy…
Practical Ways to Discipline (Not Punish) Toddlers Through Teens #565 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:56
What do you do when your child steals something and then lies right to your face about it? What about a sensory child who refuses to listen when you tell her repeatedly (like 10 times!) to STOP? Should you punish a toddl…
When PDA Kids Resist | What My Son Taught Me About Anxiety #563 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:09
This is what children with PDA often feel: “I already know I am struggling. I don’t want to hear that another person is 100% focused on MY anxiety. I already think I am weak for being afraid when other people aren’t…and…
When YOU Feel Out of Control As A Parent... #562 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:16
Ever lose it when you feel like your kids are not being held accountable or not listening? Does it feel like you're letting your kids get away with backtalk or misbehavior? Do you ever feel like you're responsible to mak…
How to Get Kids to Finally Listen...Without Using Words #561 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:19
It's normal to get triggered when your kids don't listen and you will scream inside, "What do I have to do to get through to you?" It's frustrating when no matter what you do, you're left wondering, "When will my kids fi…
My Son, Casey, Explains How My Changing As A Dad Affected Him #560 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:47
What did you learn from watching your Dad navigate fatherhood? How are you navigating masculinity as a young man in today's culture? Do you remember when your Dad's behavior shifted? How did you advocate for yourself as…