Scripts For Kids Who Talk Back, Lash Out, Won’t Listen, Refuse to Move No Matter Your Consequence? #555

Scripts For Kids Who Talk Back, Lash Out, Won’t Listen, Refuse to Move No Matter Your Consequence? #555

Author: Kirk Martin January 21, 2026 Duration: 25:17
Calm Parenting Podcast
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Do you have a child who responds disrespectfully to you, lashes out, or refuses to listen? Struggles with anxiety and melts down when asked to go to new activities or school? You’re not alone! Which parenting approach works best in each situation? Kirk gives you specific scripts, different options, and practical action steps that work. This is a must listen! **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/ COZY EARTH Start the New Year off right and give yourself the luxury you deserve. Head to https://cozyearth.com and use my code CALM for up to 20% off.  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. 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.  EQUIP.HEALTH Visit https://equip.health/calm to get a free consultation with Equip.  WAYFAIR Get organized, refreshed, and back on track this new year for WAY less. Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. 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 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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Practical Ways to Discipline (Not Punish) Toddlers Through Teens #565 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:56
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Duration: 18:09
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Duration: 26:16
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How to Get Kids to Finally Listen...Without Using Words #561 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:19
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My Son, Casey, Explains How My Changing As A Dad Affected Him #560 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:47
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Tough Toddler, Teen & In-Between Behavior Issues #559 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:19
What are you supposed to do when your toddler makes impulsive decisions and doesn't listen to you; when your elementary school kids break things in your home; when your teens and tweens procrastinate and stay up too late…
Tantrums & Meltdowns? Scripts to Stop Them & De-Escalate #558 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:07
Your child’s face is red, eyes on fire, mouth spitting venomous words. He or she is no longer rational anymore, screaming at you. Time-outs and talking make it worse. But I don’t want you to dread it. I want you to look…

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