When Kids Reject Your Help & Refuse To Listen to You #529

When Kids Reject Your Help & Refuse To Listen to You #529

Author: Kirk Martin October 22, 2025 Duration: 21:41
You try to help your kids do something they are struggling with, something they say they care about. But they won’t listen to you, even though it would be so much easier if they did! It turns into a huge fight and you’re left feeling angry and resentful. I want to give you scripts and action steps in different situations so your kids listen and change…without the anger and power struggles. This is the final week of our big Fall Sale. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products/ and get dozens of scripts to help in every situation. Email casey@celebratecalm.com with any questions and to get a personalized plan on how to implement the programs. 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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