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Calm Parenting Podcast

Kirk Martin
Calm Parenting Podcast
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  • Calm Parenting Podcast

    “Your Boots Are Dumb & My Friend’s Mom is Better!” Turning Ugly Moments into Bonding Memories #627

    08/26/2026 | 23 mins.
    "Your boots are dumb and I don’t even like them!" "My friend’s Mom buys her better things." Ouch. Is this really what you envisioned when you decided to have kids? Whether your child is throwing hurtful insults, refusing dinner, smashing toys, or melting down over sensory issues, it's easy to feel unappreciated and exhausted. I give you specific scripts to turn ugly encounters into bonding moments without the drama. Your kids CAN be responsible for themselves—let’s learn how!

    P.S. We can share the Calm Parenting Bundle with teachers and other caregivers so they know exactly how to help your strong-willed child! Take advantage of our Back-To-School Sale at https://celebratecalm.com/products/ and download your roadmap to peace today. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com if you have questions or need financial help with our Calm Parenting Bundle.

    COZY EARTH
    Head to https://cozyearth.com and use my code CALM for an exclusive 20% off.

    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

    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.

    SKYLIGHT CALENDAR
    Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTING

    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.

    WAYFAIR
    Head 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.
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    Why Natural Consequences Backfire With Strong-Willed Children (And What Works) #626

    08/23/2026 | 22 mins.
    Our kids often see your boundaries and consequences as a challenge to overcome, not as something to avoid! They won’t give in…and neither should you. But this can lead to never-ending power struggles. I want to show you a much better path to get your kids to actually take responsibility for their actions. Without the drama or exhausting tug-of-war over even easy requests.
    P.S. We can share the Calm Parenting Bundle with teachers and other caregivers so they know exactly how to help your strong-willed child! Take advantage of our Back-To-School Sale at https://celebratecalm.com/products/ and download your roadmap to peace today. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com if you have questions or need financial help with our Calm Parenting Bundle.

    COZY EARTH
    Head to https://cozyearth.com and use my code CALM for an exclusive 20% off.

    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

    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.

    SKYLIGHT CALENDAR
    Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTING

    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.

    WAYFAIR
    Head 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.
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    Expect Big Battles From Morning to Midnight: Here’s Your 5-Step Game Plan #625

    08/19/2026 | 26 mins.
    Morning grumbling. After-school complaints. Grocery store meltdowns over cookies. Sibling fights while you’re trying to cook dinner, all while your spouse gets increasingly stressed by a picky eater... and you haven’t even gotten to tears over homework, bath, or bedtime yet! If your days feel like a 24/7 non-stop war of attrition, then use these 5 concrete scripts so you know exactly what to do when—not if—the next meltdown happens.

    P.S. We can share the Calm Parenting Bundle with teachers and other caregivers so they know exactly how to help your strong-willed child! Take advantage of our Back-To-School Sale at https://celebratecalm.com/products/ and download your roadmap to peace today. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com if you have questions or need financial help with our Calm Parenting Bundle.

    COZY EARTH
    Head to https://cozyearth.com and use my code CALM for an exclusive 20% off.

    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

    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.

    SKYLIGHT CALENDAR
    Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTING

    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.

    WAYFAIR
    Head 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.
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    Why Do I Have to Do This?" How to Motivate the Child Who Questions Everything #624

    08/16/2026 | 26 mins.
    Do you have a child who pushes your buttons, avoids hard tasks, and always asks "Why?" instead of just doing what you ask? It’s exhausting! It's easy to label them as lazy or rude—but there’s a better way to look at it. Listen to this episode if you want to stop losing battles and reframe your child’s irritating traits to motivate, connect and build their confidence.

    **Tomorrow CAN be different from today, without the guilt and tears. Take advantage of our Back-To-School Sale at https://celebratecalm.com/products/ and download your roadmap to peace today. Share the programs with your child's teachers. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com if you have questions or need financial help with our Calm Parenting Bundle.**

    COZY EARTH
    Head to https://cozyearth.com and use my code CALM for an exclusive 20% off.

    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

    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.

    SKYLIGHT CALENDAR
    Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTING

    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.

    WAYFAIR
    Head 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.
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    Q&A With Casey #1: Mistaking Intensity for Unhappiness, Feeling Like A Bad Kid & More #623

    08/12/2026 | 28 mins.
    What is it like to grow up as an intense, strong-willed child—and how does that intensity follow you into adulthood and marriage? In this special Q&A episode with my son, Casey reveals what he’d tell his 8-year-old self and what “Don’t assume my intensity means I’m not happy” means. The unscripted moments are gold: when you had bad moments, were you internalizing anger at me for being overbearing or just thinking you were a bad kid who didn’t fit in? I think you will find his raw, honest insight very helpful.
    P.S. LET YOUR KIDS LISTEN to the Calm Parenting Bundle. Take advantage of our Back-To-School Sale at https://celebratecalm.com/products/ and download your roadmap to peace today. Share the programs with your child's teachers. Casey can recommend specific programs for them. Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com with questions or financial assistance.

    COZY EARTH
    Head to https://cozyearth.com and use my code CALM for an exclusive 20% off.

    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

    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.

    SKYLIGHT CALENDAR
    Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTING

    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.

    WAYFAIR
    Head 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.
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About Calm Parenting Podcast
Have a strong-willed child who doesn't respond to consequences, argues like an attorney, and refuses to do things your way? Good! You're in the right place. Celebrate Calm Founder Kirk Martin has given over 1,000,000 parents and teachers around the world practical, life-changing strategies to stop power struggles, yelling, and defiance NOW. Based on work with 1,500 challenging kids (many with AD/HD, OCD, ODD, ASD, etc.) in his home, and years spent in classrooms, Kirk's approach is refreshingly practical, honest, and laugh-out-loud funny! Questions? Visit us at www.CelebrateCalm.com or email us directly at Casey@CelebrateCalm.com
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