Calm Parenting Podcast
Episodes
Why Do Strong-Willed Kids Push Your Buttons?
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why Do Strong-Willed Kids Push Your Buttons?It’s a given. Your kids are going to push your buttons. They are going to irritate you. And you are goin...
PANDAS, Pills, Patience & Pushups: Who Wins the Faceoff?
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PANDAS, Pills, Patience & Pushups: Who Wins the Faceoff?Your child is resistant to doing something they don’t like. You naturally get impatie...
Responding to Blatant Disrespect & Backtalk
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Responding to Blatant Disrespect & BacktalkSometimes our kids spit out words we would have never said to our parents. We fear they will grow up to...
How To Restrict Phone Usage With Your Kids
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How To Restrict Phone Usage With Your KidsWhat do you do if you have a child whose phone usage is out of control, changing his or her moods, and ca...
How to Teach Kids Self-Control & Gratitude
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How to Teach Kids Self-Control & GratitudeYou sacrifice so much for your kids and sometimes they don’t express gratitude. You don’t want them ...
Stop Power Struggles Over Anxiety & Trying New Things
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stop Power Struggles Over Anxiety & Trying New ThingsDo you have a child who struggles with anxiety? Who resists going to new places or trying new...
What Anxiety Feels Like For Kids
11 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What Anxiety Feels Like For KidsToo often we stigmatize anxiety as if it's something bad when it's completely normal. Kirk recorded this to help both ...
Reactive, Dawdling Kid Who Lashes Out, Not Good At Losing
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reactive, Dawdling Kid Who Lashes Out, Not Good At Losing You have a sensitive child who overreacts, lashes out, has trouble losing games and connect...
5 Ways to Stop the Afternoon Chaos & Meltdowns
26 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
5 Ways to Stop the Afternoon Chaos & MeltdownsHow many of you have kids who hold it together at school, but then save the meltdown for you at the ...
Q&A With 5 Odd Answers To Tough Questions
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Q&A With 5 Odd Answers To Tough QuestionsHow do you get kids to do their chores without reminding them 18 times? What do you do when a child flat...
Try This During Meltdowns, Chaos, Sibling Fights
19 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Try This During Meltdowns, Chaos, Sibling FightsUsually when things are falling apart at home, we rush in to try to fix the situation or change the ch...
5-Minute Valentine's Day Message: Say This To Your Spouse
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
5-Minute Valentine's Day Message: Say This To Your SpouseDo you think your wife is too soft and coddles your child? Do you think your husband is too r...
10 Secrets To Stop Homework Battles
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
10 Secrets To Stop Homework BattlesIs homework time often a nightly power struggle that results in meltdowns, lectures, and tears? Your kids have real...
Men In The Arena Guest Podcast: Discipline Without Anger w/ Kirk Martin
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dads, are you tired of yelling at your kids? Does your child seem to push all your buttons? Do you struggle with how to respond to rebellious or diso...
Child Who Creates Chaos & Seeks Attention (Attachment Issues)
29 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Child Who Creates Chaos & Seeks Attention (Attachment Issues)Do you have a child who seemingly creates chaos in your home on purpose? Pushes your ...
Q&A For Teachers & Parents: Kids Daydreaming, Not Listening, Acting Silly in Class
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a child or student who daydreams and doesn't pay attention? How about a student who reads during math class or who acts out in class to ma...
How to Reset/Recover After You React/Yell At/Lecture Your Child
22 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How to Reset/Recover After You React/Yell At/Lecture Your ChildDo you ever mess up and end up losing it, yelling, going on and on, making it person...
3 Ways to Keep From Destroying Your Child’s Confidence
15 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
3 Ways to Keep From Destroying Your Child’s ConfidenceHalfway through this podcast, I got very intense and almost swore because I realized one wa...
Teachers: 5 Ways to Help Students with Anxiety, Focus, Social Skills, & Transitions
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Teachers: 5 Ways to Help Students with Anxiety, Focus, Social Skills, & TransitionsMost of us have one or two children who may not listen. Imagine...
One Way to Change Your Child's Response Overnight
08 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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The Truth About Lying & How To Stop It
01 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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When To Be Tough Or Soft? Specific Examples.
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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5 Quick Holiday/Family Survival Strategies
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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What Should Worry You About Your Strong-Willed Child
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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A Grumbling, Growling Child: 3 Ideas For Defiance & Complaining
04 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Tired of Being Judged As A Parent During the Holidays?
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of Being Judged As A Parent During the Holidays?Are you tired of having to explain why your child acts the way he does or defend how you parent ...
3 (Actually 5!) Quick Ideas For Dads & Moms
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
3 (Actually 5!) Quick Ideas For Dads & MomsWhen you thought about having kids or adopting, you didn’t say, “I bet we are going to have a reall...
Child Hits, Screams, Defiant? What's the Root?
13 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Child Hits, Screams, Defiant? What's the Root? Your child may hit, bite, scream, yell at you, shut down, resist, or meltdown. Your first thought shou...
Why Your Kids Aren’t Listening or Progressing
06 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why Your Kids Aren’t Listening or Progressing Frustrated that your kids aren't progressing or listening to you? Of course you are. Have you noticed...
One Secret to Change Misbehavior & Build Confidence
30 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One Secret to Change Misbehavior & Build ConfidenceSo what DO you do when consequences don’t work, your child continues to beat himself up, and ...
The Danger of Labels: Help, Don’t Fix, Your Child
23 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Danger of Labels: Help, Don’t Fix, Your ChildWhat if we labeled naturally compliant children with RFCD: Rule Following Compliance Disorder and a...
Dishonesty or Distrust? When Kids Lie or Won’t Talk to You.
16 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dishonesty or Distrust? When Kids Lie or Won’t Talk to You.Your child lies, withholds information, is like a chameleon blending in. You can’t full...
Moms Do Too Much. Here’s How to Stop That.
09 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Moms Do Too Much. Here’s How to Stop That.You do way too much, Moms. It makes you frustrated when your kids won’t even do simple things or help ou...
How to “Yell” Appropriately At Toddlers, Teens & In Between
02 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How to “Yell” Appropriately At Toddlers, Teens & In Between“I yell because that’s the only way I can get my kids to listen!” Okay, I get...
3 Ways A Dad Prevented Volcanic Reactions
25 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
3 Ways A Dad Prevented Volcanic ReactionsYour child goes from 0-100 with volcanic eruptions and screams, yells, hits, swears. It provokes a firestorm ...
5 Simple Tips to Calm Down & De-Escalate Situations
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yeah, yeah, yeah, we hear your annoying voice reminding us to control ourselves. But HOW? In this short podcast, I share five simple tips to calm your...
10 Back-to-School Tips for Kids Ages 3-17
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
10 Back-to-School Tips for Kids Ages 3-17Worried about anxiety, social skills, motivating teens, behavior issues, transitioning after online learning,...
Proper Expectations of Toddlers, Teens & In-Between
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Society and social media puts too much pressure on families (okay, Moms!) to have perfect families. If you have a strong-willed child, it’s going to...
Calm Parenting Podcast Trailer
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Getting Your Child to Be Part of Family Life & Motivated In School?
31 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You have a child who procrastinates, isn’t motivated, doesn’t follow directions, or has shut down or won’t talk to you. How can we get this chil...
Kids Who Complain: 2 Big Insights
26 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to talk with Kirk directly and come up with a game plan for your family? Kirk will work with you individually, or together with your spouse, to g...
Every Mom's Dilemma: Navigating Meltdowns (From Child & Spouse)
19 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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DADS: 2 Noble Goals, 2 Big Challenges
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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4 Things We Misunderstand About Strong-Willed Children
05 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Frazzled Child In A Bad Mood? How to Help.
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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You Don’t Have To Take It (Disrespect)! A Tough Approach
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to talk with Kirk directly and come up with a game plan for your family? Kirk will work with you individually, or together with your spouse, to g...
Widows and Single Parents: Dealing With Guilt & Anger/Defiance
21 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
SPECIAL PODCAST: Widows and Single Parents: Dealing With Guilt & Anger/DefianceThe challenges you face through this trauma are unimaginable. So Ki...
Child Who Corrects You, Proves Their Point
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to talk with Kirk directly and come up with a game plan for your family? Kirk will work with you individually, or together with your spouse, to g...
3 Behaviors We Misinterpret As Defiance or Selfishness
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Stop Judging Moms: No One Has Any Idea How Hard This Is
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our Mother's Day Sale Ends This Weekend! Admit it, Moms. Even your Birthday is more about your kids having a good time! But Mother's Day should be one...
Are You Coddling Your Child? A Surprising Answer
24 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our Mother's Day Sale Begins TODAY! Admit it, Moms. Even your Birthday is more about your kids having a good time! But Mother's Day should be one of 3...
How to Get Your Kids to Control Themselves
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Have A Relentless Arguer? Use This Script.
17 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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When Kids Don’t Respect A Step-Parent
16 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to talk with Kirk directly and come up with a game plan for your family? Kirk will work with you individually, or together with your spouse, to g...
Child Sending Inappropriate Texts, Vaping, Drinking? Use This Script
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to talk with Kirk directly and come up with a game plan for your family? Kirk will work with you individually, or together with your spouse, to g...
Fights Over Bedtime, Fortnite & Swearing: How to Teach Delayed Gratification
03 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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“I’m Stupid!” How to Change/Improve Behavior
27 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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How Can I Get Through To My Child?
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Why I'm Glad A Kid Ignored His Parents
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
GET 25 CONCRETE ACTION STEPS THAT WILL REBUILD YOUR RELATIONSHIP.Kirk shows you exactly how to do this through the No BS program. It’s the instructi...
3 Scripts for Kids Who Hate to Lose, Whine, Or Say “That’s Not Fair!”
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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A Script & 2 Ways to Diffuse Heated Moments
06 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Texas: 2 Live Events in Texas & An Opportunity to Come to Your Town!
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TEXAS ONLY: 2 LIVE EVENTS & 2 DATES AVAILABLE TO COME TO YOUR TOWNWe are THRILLED to announce we'll be returning to Texas later this month. We hav...
Why Defiance Is An Opportunity
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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5 Discipline Tools To Get Your Kids to Cooperate
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Motivating Kids in Sports, Music, & Extracurriculars
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Get Your Kids to Listen Without Resistance
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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5 Minutes to Change Morning/Bedtime & Save Your Marriage
12 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Consequences That Work & Build Trust, Not Shame
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Should You Express Disappointment In Your Child?
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to talk with Kirk directly and come up with a game plan for your family? Kirk will work with you individually, or together with your spouse, to g...
Kid Who Acts Like Nothing Happened After Meltdown
23 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Proper Expectations: Why Kids Do Things on Their Own Terms
16 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Turn Disruptive Students into Helpful, Confident Kids
09 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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Never Say These Two Phrases To An Upset Child
02 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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When Kids Rage & Feel Helpless
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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Child Not Living Up to Potential? Do This.
19 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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Medication For Behavior Issues? Try These 7 Strategies First.
12 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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Don’t Miss These Critical Moments: Defiant or Desperate Kid?
05 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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Disappoint Your Kids on Purpose
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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5 Ways To Survive Thanksgiving with Family
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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Do What Works, Even If It’s Weird
21 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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Old School Parenting Outdated? Not In These 2 Ways.
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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Why Your Kids Aren’t Listening or Progressing
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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Child Hits, Screams, Defiant? What’s the Root?
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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Child Procrastinate? How to Help Kids Focus.
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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Get Kids to Love & Respect Siblings?
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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Dads Only: How To Really Get Respect
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dads Only: How To Really Get RespectI was raised by a career military father who used the fear and intimidation approach to relationships. The discipl...
Should You Ask Less of A Strong-Willed Child?
17 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Should You Ask Less of A Strong-Willed Child?What do you do when your strong-willed child doesn’t do chores or homework the way he should? What abou...
Moms Do Too Much. Here’s How to Stop That.
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Moms Do Too Much. Here’s How to Stop That.You do way too much, Moms. It makes you frustrated when your kids won’t even do simple things or help ou...
How Involved Should You Be in Homework?
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How Involved Should You Be in Homework?This is the age-old question that will consume you from Kindergarten through high school. Should you let your k...
Kids Not Living Up to Potential?
26 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kids Not Living Up to Potential?Your child does the bare minimum to get by, resists you, or isn't living up to his potential. Your lectures and anxiet...
Have An Unmotivated, Frustrated Child Who Feels Dumb?
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have An Unmotivated, Frustrated Child Who Feels Dumb?Has your child ever said, “I’m dumb” or “You’re stupid!”? That often happens when kid...
Do We Give In? Let Her Get Away With Things?
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do We Give In? Let Her Get Away With Things?Your child isn’t listening to your directions. You want to impose a consequence, but then the child will...
Child Anxious? Won’t Push Through Tough Assignments?
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Child Anxious? Won’t Push Through Tough Assignments?Do you have a child who is anxious, who doesn’t like new experiences? What about a child who d...
A Great Phrase to De-Escalate Back-to-School Tension
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A Great Phrase to De-Escalate Back-to-School TensionEveryone is on edge now with school returning. Your kids are going to pushback, become more mouthy...
10 Back-to-School Tips for Kids Ages 3-17
08 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
10 Back-to-School Tips for Kids Ages 3-17Worried about anxiety, social skills, motivating teens, behavior issues, transitioning after online learning,...
Do Calm Strategies Apply to Kids/Parents of All Ages?
07 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do Calm Strategies Apply to Kids/Parents of All Ages?When your child is having a meltdown or anxious, does it matter if they are 2, 5, 8, 11, 14 or 17...
The Danger of Labels: Help, Don’t Fix, Your Child
01 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Danger of Labels: Help, Don’t Fix, Your ChildWhat if we labeled naturally compliant children with RFCD: Rule Following Compliance Disorder and a...
When Kids Are Wrong & Do Irritating Things
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When Kids Are Wrong & Do Irritating Things: Your son tears his pancakes with his bare hands. Your daughter doesn’t clean her room or do schoolw...
Special Podcast for Father's Day
20 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Special Podcast for Father's DayYour son is whining on the soccer field and refusing to be a good teammate. You're frustrated and embarrassed. Now you...
How to Affirm a Child Who Rejects Praise
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How to Affirm a Child Who Rejects PraiseDo you have a child who rejects or resists your praise? Frustrating, isn't it? Our affirmation doesn't always ...