Why Kids Choose the Harder Path & Procrastinate: 10 Secrets to Stop Power Struggles #632

Why Kids Choose the Harder Path & Procrastinate: 10 Secrets to Stop Power Struggles #632

Author: Kirk Martin September 9, 2026 Duration: 22:53
It would be so much easier if your kids would simply do things your way, but they won’t. They will procrastinate and create unnecessary stress. They will purposefully choose the harder path and get burned. Some may then blame you! This episode is jam packed with real life examples to get your kids to be responsible for their daily chores, school work, and meals…without the draining power struggles. P.S. Let your kids listen to the Calm Parenting Bundle at https://celebratecalm.com/products/. We can recommend specific programs for them. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com with questions or for financial assistance. COZY EARTHHead to https://cozyearth.com and use my code CALM for up to 20% off home and sleepwear.IXL LEARNINGMake 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/KIRKHUNGRYROOTGo 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. SKYLIGHT CALENDARRight now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTINGCURE HYDRATIONCure 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.WAYFAIRHead to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less. 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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