School Is Not That Important (& What IS Important) #524

School Is Not That Important (& What IS Important) #524

Author: Kirk Martin October 5, 2025 Duration: 21:50
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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 any questions. COZY EARTH Go to https://cozyearth.com and use code CALM for 40% off best-selling Cozy Earth temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more.  HUNGRYROOT.COM Go to Hungryroot.com/Calm and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life.  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 KIWICO.COM  Get up to 50% off your first crate at KiwiCo.com, promo code CALM.  SKYLIGHT CALENDAR Go to https://myskylight.com/PARENTING for $30 off your 15 inch Calendar. WYZANT.COM Help your child succeed in school and boost their confidence with Wyzant. Go to https://wyzant.com/ and use code Podcast15 to enjoy $15 off your first lesson. 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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Big Emotions Are Coming: 5 Ways to Prepare #510 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:37
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 idea…
Want A Resilient Child? Back Off (& Shut Up) Part II #509 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:22
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…
Want A Responsible Child? Back Off (& Shut Up) Part I #508 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:36
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…
Back-to-School Anxiety & Refusal? 5 Action Steps That Work #507 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:11
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…
The Root of Anger & Frustration: 8 Questions to Ask #504 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:52
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, recen…

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