Get Kids Moving More Quickly: 10 Practical Ideas To Try This Week #513

Get Kids Moving More Quickly: 10 Practical Ideas To Try This Week #513

Author: Kirk Martin August 27, 2025 Duration: 22:19
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. AG1 Go to https://DrinkAG1.com/CALM to get $76 of free extras including a shaker bottle, 5 AG1 travel packs and more with your first purchase.  EQUIP HEALTH If you're concerned about your child's relationship with food, don't wait to get an expert's advice. Visit https://equip.health/calm for a free consultation with Equip.  COZY EARTH Go to https://cozyearth.com and use code CALM for 40% off best-selling Cozy Earth temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more.  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.  LEESA MATTRESSES Go to https://Leesa.com for 30% OFF mattresses with their Labor Day Sale PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code CALM. Wayfair.com Head to https://Wayfair.com to explore a HUGE outdoor selection. Wayfair. Every style. Every home.  Thrive Market Go to https://ThriveMarket.com/CALM and start saving today. New members also get 30% off their first order and a free gift! Sale ends 8/31. 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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