The One Key to Stop 80% Of Power Struggles With Your Kids #552

The One Key to Stop 80% Of Power Struggles With Your Kids #552

Author: Kirk Martin January 11, 2026 Duration: 22:57
Your kids are NOT rejecting you or your authority. They are rejecting your anxiety, which compels you to lecture and micromanage…and compels your kids to resist you even more! The good news is you can quickly stop 80% of power struggles by controlling yourself instead of your kids. I give you five action steps and scripts to change this now! **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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