Ep. 67 - Struggling with a Strong-Willed Child? Find Connection Over Control with Kirk Martin

Ep. 67 - Struggling with a Strong-Willed Child? Find Connection Over Control with Kirk Martin

Author: Local Moms Network February 9, 2026 Duration: 40:22
Moms, there’s no shame if we need help connecting with our kids. After all, building a relationship isn’t intuitive—it takes work.Kirk Martin, a dad and founder of the Celebrating Calm platform, has helped thousands of parents build strong relationships with their children.  Spoiler: the strategy works by changing the parents’ approach, not the children.Kirk’s experience centers on strong-willed kids and those with ADD and ADHD. He offers all families real examples of success and hacks we can try today. Join us to hear:- how to identify a strong-willed child and why they require a unique approach  - reframing discipline as a form of teaching- what it means to validate a child with intensity, even if it feels counterintuitive- how to eliminate power struggles with a small investment of time and some quirky interventions- using body language and tone of voice to diffuse a stalemateMake sure to listen to the Calm Parenting Podcast and head to CelebratingCalm.com to learn more.Find us at www.thelocalmomsnetwork.comIG: @thelocalmomsnetworkEmail: demetra@thelocalmomsnetwork.comPodcast facilities provided by the Digital Factory of NBCUniversal at Stamford Studios.

Hosted by Demetra Ganias-a writer and mother of three who’s navigating the same daily realities-MomCast is a conversation from the trenches of modern parenting. This podcast, from the Local Moms Network, moves beyond simple tips to explore the nuanced, often unspoken layers of family life, culture, and society that shape our days. Demetra guides honest talks with both leading experts and fellow moms who get it, tackling questions about child development, personal identity, and the balancing act that rarely feels balanced. The dialogue here is less about perfect answers and more about shared understanding, offering perspectives that resonate whether you’re in the car line or stealing a quiet moment. It’s a space where the complexities of raising kids intersect with everything else, acknowledging that motherhood is as much about the world we’re preparing our children for as it is about the snack currently ground into the car seat. Tune in for a genuine, sometimes messy, but always connecting look at this defining chapter. You’ll find a sense of community in this podcast, a feeling that someone is putting words to your own experience, making the journey feel a little less solitary and a lot more seen.
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