When Kids Reflexively Say No, Reject Your Ideas, Food & Faith #533

When Kids Reflexively Say No, Reject Your Ideas, Food & Faith #533

Author: Kirk Martin November 5, 2025 Duration: 24:44
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Do you have kids who reflexively say, “No” or ask, “Why?” when you ask them to do things? Reject your ideas about food and faith? Kids who choose harsh consequences instead of simply doing what you ask? How can you handle these situations differently without giving in or creating endless power struggles? I give you scripts, strategies, and important insights. **Our Black Friday Sale is LIVE! Take advantage of our LOWEST prices of the year at https://celebratecalm.com/black-friday/. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com with any questions.** COZY EARTH Black Friday has come early at CozyEarth! Right now, use my code CALM to get up to 40% OFF in savings on top of their sitewide sale at https://CozyEarth.com HUNGRYROOT.COM 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.  KIWICO.COM  Tinker, Create, and Celebrate this holiday with KiwiCo! Get up to 50% off your first crate at kiwico.com, promo code CALM. WAYFAIR Head to https://Wayfair.com to get up to 70% off on their Black Friday Sale.  SKYLIGHT Go to https://myskylight.com/PARENTING for $30 off your 15 inch Calendar. GREENLIGHT Don’t wait to teach your kids real-world money skills. Start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at ​https://GREENLIGHT.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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