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Kirk Martin 899 - Why You Do NOT Want Kids to Be Immediately Obedient: Raising Fearless Leaders, Not Fearful Robots. #636

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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Calm Parenting Podcast

Episodios

Why You Do NOT Want Kids to Be Immediately Obedient: Raising Fearless Leaders, Not Fearful Robots. #636

Why “Name It To Tame It” & Punching Pillows Don’t Work For Intense Kids #635

There Is Hope For Your ADHD Neurodivergent Child Who Can’t Focus (& 10 Ways to Stop Homework Battles) #634

Q&A With Casey: How Do You Repair Feeling Like “The Bad Kid”? #633

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

Disciplining & Loving Kids When They REALLY Mess Up : A Guide to Tough Talks & Tough Love #631

Child Goes From 0-60 Emotionally? Lies When Confronted? 10 Quick Phrases to Calm Any Situation. #630

Why More Rigid Child Can’t Lose Games, Can Boss Siblings, Must Prove Their Point? #629

Scripts to Set Effective Boundaries With Critical Parents & In-Laws #628

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

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

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

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

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

Let's Make Discipline Easy Without Being Authoritarian or Permissive #622

Adoption #2: Kids Who Never Seem Full or Happy, Unhealthy Attachments, Separation & Sleep Issues #621

Dreading Calls from School? The Ultimate Back-to-School Behavior Guide #620

"I'm Not Going!" 5 Ways to Overcome School Refusal & Separation Anxiety #619

Do Adopted Kids Struggle More? Part #1 #618

The Meltdown That Changed Me Forever (And 2 Phrases You Must Use To Teach Instead of Punish). #617

Stop the Stand-Offs: Real-Life Fixes for Your 5, 10, or 15-Year-Old #616

Questions Parents Are Afraid to Ask Out Loud: Do You Agree or Disagree With My Answers? #615

5 Options to Get Kids To Do What You Ask (Chores, S’Mores & More) #614

Sibling Scripts: Your Summer Guide to Turn Provoking Into Peace #613

Parenting A Take-Charge Child Without Butting Heads Or Giving In #612

Social Skills Playbook: 10 Scripts For Kids Who Struggle With Friendships #611

Special Q&A With My Son, Casey? What Do You Want to Know?

Child Who Touches Hot Stove, Does Bare Minimum, Appears Self-Centered? #610

Why Is EVERYTHING So Hard With This Child? A Guide to Make It Easier. #609

Surviving Summer Vacation With Bored, Complaining Kids & Judgmental Relatives #608

5 Ways We Misunderstand Our Intense, Deeply Feeling Kids & How to Change That #607

3 Ways to Teach Your Kids How to Confidently Overcome Their Weaknesses #606

What You Can & Should Never Try to Fix About Your Kids #605

How I Changed from Triggered Dad to Calm Guy: 10 Practical, Doable Ideas #604

Ultimate Cheat Sheet For Meltdowns: 10 Quick Ideas #603

"I Wish I Had An Easier Kid." #602

My Best Podcast Ever: Defiance & Reconciling With My Son #601

You Say No, Your Child Gets Upset. Is There Something Different You Could Do? #600

Ever Feel Indignant At Your Child’s Attitude or Misbehavior? 12 More Ways to Change This. #599

3 Ways To Get Your Anxious Child to Camp, New Activities, School & A New Home #598

10 Options When Kids Mess Up (Without Messing Up Your Night!) #597

Kids Not Living Up To Expectations or Potential? 7 Quick Ways to Motivate Them #596

6 Easy Ways to Undo School Damage & Rebuild Your Child’s Confidence #595

Kids Won’t Listen? 5 Creative, Easy Ways To Stop Bribing, Forcing, or Reminding Them 18x #594

“Stop Treating Me Like A Child!” (Stop Acting Like One LOL!) #593

5 Exact Steps to De-Escalate A Nuclear Meltdown (Why "Calm" Parenting Fails Here) #592

You Don't Have to Do Anything Else to Be A Great Mom! (My Best Mother's Day Podcast Ever) #591

Tough Questions Moms Ask: Aggressive Child, Negative Self-Talk, Teen Expectations, Kids Interrupting You & More #590

Child Talks Back, Whines, Procrastinates, Makes Messes, Won't Listen, Acts Silly? Exact Scripts! #589

What Your Wife Wants For Mother’s Day (Besides No More Fights At Dinner & Bedtime!) #588