Calm Parenting Podcast

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 ...

Your Child Flips You Off-Tough Discipline & De-Escalating

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Your Child Flips You Off-Tough Discipline & De-Escalating Kirk gives you three examples of tough, matter-of-fact discipline in the first three mi...

How to Get Kids’ Heads Out of Screens This Summer

04 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How to Get Kids’ Heads Out of Screens This SummerOf course your kids became more reliant on screens during the pandemic. The question is how do we r...

For Friends in California and Arizona

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you like the podcast, you will love our live events. We have a special opportunity to conduct live workshops in CA and AZ for about half the normal...

When Kids Refuse To Go, Lash Out & Don’t Like Your Rules

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When Kids Refuse To Go, Lash Out & Don’t Like Your RulesYour teenage daughter is mad because you won’t let her text late at night or go to a p...

How To Fix Your Relationship With Your Strong-Willed Child

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How To Fix Your Relationship With Your Strong-Willed ChildSo this podcast is a little raw with emotion and force. There is a lot of insight into your ...

How To Handle Chaos, Whining, Meltdowns & Sibling Fights

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How To Handle Chaos, Whining, Meltdowns & Sibling FightsAll hell is breaking loose around you. Kids are whining, fighting, melting down. It’s so...

A Message For Kids: You Don't Need To Be Fixed

15 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

 A Message For Kids: You Do Not Need To Be Fixed A lot of young people feel misunderstood and judged. They go through life feeling like everyone is ...

SPECIAL PODCAST: Mother's Day Message For My Mom

09 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My Mom is 87 and has fought for decades through many battles. She is an amazing woman. The fight, though, appears to be fading in the twilight of her ...

How A Dad Stopped a Power Struggle Over School

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How A Dad Stopped a Power Struggle Over SchoolSo I almost sobbed throughout this podcast. How do you turn a power struggle over school work into a bon...

No, Your Kids DO NOT Want Your Attention—They Want This.

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

No, Your Kids DO NOT Want Your Attention—They Want This.What if there was one tool you could use to calm an upset child, motivate your child to beha...

Why Kids Resist Your Help

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why Kids Resist Your HelpYou’re trying to help your kids with school, making something, cooking, sports, a chore. And they resist you. It’s frustr...

Stop Meltdowns & Fights, Improve Focus & Sleep

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Stop Meltdowns & Fights, Improve Focus & SleepOur kids can be so frustrating that we try to constantly change them. But what if the solution i...

10 Tips for Kids Ages 2-7

18 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

10 Tips for Kids Ages 2-7Tired of repeating things, threatening time-outs, and saying, “No!” or “Stop!” 378 times per day? Kirk shows you very...

My Son Pushes My Buttons On Purpose.

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My Son Pushes My Buttons On Purpose.Your child actively seeks to annoy you or push your buttons. And you react. It’s a vicious cycle that you have t...

How to Set Limits & Use Tough Discipline

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How to Set Limits & Use Tough DisciplineBeing calm doesn't mean being soft or sweet--it means you stay in control of yourself while you discipline...

Dads: Want Kids to Listen? Here's A Game Plan

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dads: Want Kids to Listen? Here's A Game Plan It seems like your kids are constantly in trouble, misbehaving, and getting consequences that don't wor...

Get Rid of Your Child's Shame This Week

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Get Rid of Your Child's Shame This WeekHave a child who lies, won't look you in the eyes, makes up excuses, lashes out when in trouble, and/or gives u...

Boy Can’t Lose Games, Girl Hanging Out with “Wrong” Friends

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

BONUS PODCAST!Boy Can’t Lose Games, Girl Hanging Out with “Wrong” FriendsYou have a child who gets upset when he loses games, is hanging out wit...

3 Ways to Get Calm, Compliance & Contrition

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

3 Ways to Get Calm, Compliance & ContritionWant your child to listen to you, calm down when upset, and show contrition? Consequences haven’t wor...

Stop Projecting Adult Expectations On Your Kids

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Stop Projecting Adult Expectations On Your KidsHow do you motivate kids ages 2-22 without crushing their spirits or causing them to shut down? How can...

3 Quick Ideas for Teachers

14 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

3 Quick Ideas for TeachersHave a student who struggles with focus, impulsivity, blurting out, transitions, anxiety, and/or social skills? Kirk gives t...

Why You Should NOT Talk About A Child's Feelings

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why You Should NOT Talk About A Child's FeelingsHave kids who struggle with feeling frustrated, angry, or anxious? Of course! There are times when you...

This F Word Improves Grades and Homework

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This F Word Improves Grades and HomeworkDo you have a child who resists, melts down, or shuts down when doing homework or school work? Kirk gives you ...

"Ugh! Another Call About School!"

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Ugh! Another Call About School!"No one really understands the challenges your kids face in school with short-term memory, processing, and getting alo...

Why Your Kids Ask “Why?” Every Time

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why Your Kids Ask “Why?” Every TimeYou ask your child to do something. He or she responds reflexively, “Why?” And like my father, you probably...

Stop Trying to Save Your Marriage

20 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Stop Trying to Save Your MarriageYou should stop trying to fix your marriage. This isn’t your traditional Valentine’s Day message, is it? But it m...

Being Calm Doesn’t Mean Being Sweet or A Door Mat

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Being Calm Doesn’t Mean Being Sweet or A Door MatI don’t think you should be “sweet” to strong-willed children. It backfires and makes them fe...

Stop Battles Over Screens: 5 Ideas

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Stop Battles Over Screens: 5 IdeasOf course you battle over video games, phones, and screens. Kirk provides 5 practical ways to reframe this issue and...

When Kids Have Bad Moods

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When Kids Have Bad MoodsYou walk into the room and your child is irritable, crabby, making negative comments. You naturally react and try to change or...

The Unrelenting, Demanding Child

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Unrelenting, Demanding ChildDo you have a child who can't let things go, who won't stop trying to argue or prove his point? In this 6-minute podca...

WHEN To Discipline and HOW To Get On the Same Page

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

WHEN To Discipline and HOW To Get On the Same PageSay your child takes things from siblings, lies, or calls you names. Or all three in the same day! W...

Entitled Brat? When You Should Give In.

27 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Entitled Brat? When You Should Give In.I just want you to listen to this one all the way through. I’m trying to prevent you from ruining your relati...

WHEN Will My Child Finally Be Responsible?

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

WHEN Will My Child Finally Be Responsible?"At some point, this child must step up if he’s going to be a value-producing adult.” You’ve thought t...

An Alternative to Consequences: How to Change Behavior & Build A Closer Relationship

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

BONUS PODCAST!An Alternative to ConsequencesIn this short, eye-opening podcast, Kirk explains why basing your discipline on consequences will never tr...

Sibling Rivalry, Tantrums, “It’s Not Fair,” Unmotivated Teens

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sibling Rivalry, Tantrums, “It’s Not Fair,” Unmotivated TeensKirk covers a lot of ground in this podcast rich with content—from tough discipli...

When Your Kids & Spouse Don’t Do What You Ask/Respect You

15 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When Your Kids & Spouse Don’t Do What You Ask/Respect You Being bossy is when you tell other people what THEY are going to do. Being assertive ...

Discipline In The Midst of Defiance & Meltdowns

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Discipline In The Midst of Defiance & MeltdownsIn the moment when your kids are throwing things or harsh words, how do you discipline without esca...

Little Stuff Triggers Me: 5 Steps to Turn Fights into Calm

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Little Stuff Triggers Me: 5 Steps to Turn Fights into CalmTypically, we react to our triggers. Our tone becomes irritated, kids pick up on and react t...

What Now? 2 Ways to Stop Power Struggles This Week

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What Now? 2 Ways to Change This Week      So you’ve finally decided, “Enough is enough” and you want to change. HOW exactly do you stop the y...

Straight Talk for Dads

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Wife Coddle Your Child? She Coddles You, Too. It's Time to Change, Men.This is NOT a feel-good Christmas podcast. Men, you don't allow kids to make ex...

How Can You Control Your Emotions & Stop Reacting?

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How Can You Control Your Emotions & Stop Reacting?How can you control your emotions, stop reacting, and stop allowing your kids’ emotions to con...

Your Kids Are Different, Not Broken

16 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Your Kids Are Different, Not BrokenWhat would happen if we spent our energy building our child's confidence instead of trying to change them to be lik...

Stop Being Mommy: How to Get Your Kids to Be Responsible For Themselves

13 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Stop Being Mommy: How to Get Your Kids to Be Responsible For ThemselvesAre you exhausted trying to make your kids happy and doing everything for them?...

One Quick Way to De-Escalate (Listen With Your Kids)

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One Quick Way to De-EscalateMy Dad and I used to fight a lot. And it escalated quickly. Then we both had regrets. Learn one quick way to stop this neg...

Get Ex On Same Page? How to Discipline Step-Kids?

04 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Get Ex On Same Page? How to Discipline Step-Kids?How can I get my ex-spouse to agree to common boundaries and expectations for our kids? Should I dire...

Anxiety & Defiance: Change Your Child Overnight

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Anxiety & Defiance: Change Your Child OvernightDoes your child struggle with anxiety and challenge your authority? Resist your directions and get ...

Do Not Apologize For Your Kids This Thanksgiving

25 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do Not Apologize For Your Kids This ThanksgivingOthers will judge you for not parenting your strong-willed child the "right" way. Relatives may judge ...

Why Are Kids Oppositional? 2 Action Steps This Week

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Why Are Kids Oppositional? 2 Action Steps This WeekWhy do our kids act bossy, cheat or quit at games, struggle with transitions and say, “That’s n...

2 Reasons Your Wife Doesn't Have Sex With (Or Respect) You

21 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

2 Reasons Your Wife Doesn't Have Sex With (Or Respect) You Men, this isn't really about sex. It's about respect--which is what you value most from yo...

You’re Not the Boss of Me! How to End An Argument.

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You’re Not the Boss of Me! How to End An Argument. Your child challenges your authority and is disrespectful. How can you assert your authority to e...

Child Call You An Idiot, Have Trouble in School, Fight with Siblings? 5 Ways to Change Behavior

14 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How can you: Teach your child to focus on schoolwork at home and in the classroom while building confidence? Stop sibling fights? Respond when your ch...

Transition Trouble? How To Get Quick Compliance

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Transition Trouble? How To Get Quick ComplianceYour kids don’t do transitions well. You have to remind them fourteen times, bribe, or eventually yel...

Calming Upset Kids & Dealing with Defiance

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Calming Upset Kids, Dealing with DefianceWant one quick sentence that will immediately de-escalate intense situations before they spiral out of contro...

When To Be Tough Or Make Exceptions for Behavior Issues? Change Behavior, NOT Your Child’s Nature.

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

GET THE CONFIDENCE YOU NEED TO LEAD YOUR KIDS. Email [email protected]. Tell us your family situation and we’ll put together a custom package ...

Bedtime, AM Routine, Hygiene & More

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

GET THE CONFIDENCE YOU NEED TO LEAD YOUR KIDS. Email [email protected]. Tell us your family situation and we’ll put together a custom package ...

Why Kids Say No: 10 Ways To Stop It

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

GET THE CONFIDENCE YOU NEED TO LEAD YOUR KIDS. Email [email protected]. Tell us your family situation and we’ll put together a custom package ...

Motivate Your Child, Stop Negativity & Sibling Fights

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

GET THE CONFIDENCE YOU NEED TO LEAD YOUR KIDS. Email [email protected]. Tell us your family situation and we’ll put together a custom package ...

“I Boil With Anger When My Son Does This…”

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

GET THE CONFIDENCE YOU NEED TO LEAD YOUR KIDS. Email [email protected]. Tell us your family situation and we’ll put together a custom package ...

“I Don’t Want Your Help!” How to Help Without the Fights.

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

GET THE CONFIDENCE YOU NEED TO LEAD YOUR KIDS. Email [email protected]. Tell us your family situation and we’ll put together a custom package ...

A Script for Defiance—Mouthy, Demanding Kids

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

GET THE CONFIDENCE YOU NEED TO LEAD YOUR KIDS. Email [email protected]. Tell us your family situation and we’ll put together a custom package ...

Bad Attitude? Bad Behavior? Try This.

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

GET THE CONFIDENCE YOU NEED TO LEAD YOUR KIDS. Email [email protected]. Tell us your family situation and we’ll put together a custom package ...

Getting Kids to Stop Procrastinating & Interrupting Work Calls

05 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How can you get kids to complete their school work without procrastinating? What do you do when kids interrupt you on work calls? Kirk gives practical...

Everyone Is Wrong About Your Kids

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

GET THE CONFIDENCE YOU NEED TO LEAD YOUR KIDS. Email [email protected]. Tell us your family situation and we’ll put together a custom package ...

School Anxiety? 5 Ways to Avoid Meltdowns

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

GET THE CONFIDENCE YOU NEED TO LEAD YOUR KIDS. Email [email protected]. Tell us your family situation and we’ll put together a custom package ...

Get Kids Up for School--3 Quick Motivation Tips

22 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This spring, the virtual learning experience didn’t work. So let’s not repeat that experience again. You can’t afford to have your kids fall beh...

Your Kid Doesn't Fit In. Best Podcast of 2020

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This spring, the virtual learning experience didn’t work. So let’s not repeat that experience again. You can’t afford to have your kids fall beh...

What “I Hate You!” Really Means

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Take advantage of our Special Sale. We have SLASHED prices on the Calm Parenting Package this week. You Get ALL of our Parenting Programs for $197. P...

13 School Ideas in 13 Minutes for Teachers & Parents

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For more practical ideas to improve focus, attention, impulse control, and classroom behavior, view our free video at www.CelebrateCalm.com/teachers. ...

Stop Fights Over School, Screens, & Chores: 5 Tips

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Your response to everyday situations can be the difference between a defiant, angry child and a confident one. Learn how to de-escalate situations, ge...

Your Name is A 4-Letter Word In Our Home

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Take advantage of our Christmas in July Sale! We have SLASHED prices on the Calm Parenting Package this week. You Get ALL of our Parenting Programs fo...

Teachers: 10 Back-to-School Tips & COVID Ideas

27 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Visit CelebrateCalm.com/Teachers to watch Kirk’s 30-minute video showing teachers 10 ways to handle meltdowns, blurting out, disruptive behavior, se...

Child Won’t Follow Through, Ruins Family Time

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

PERSONAL HELP & 66% OFF. We have slashed prices to help struggling families. Email [email protected] and Casey will personally help you get...

Stop Sibling Fights: A Script

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Take advantage of our Christmas in July Sale! We have SLASHED prices on the Calm Parenting Package this week. You Get ALL of our Parenting Programs fo...

3 Quick Discipline Tools When Consequences Don’t Work

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Take advantage of our Christmas in July Sale! We have SLASHED prices on the Calm Parenting Package this week. You Get ALL of our Parenting Programs fo...

“Calm Down Now!” 5 Ways to Calm Situations

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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“I Feel Like I Lost Myself In Raising Kids.”

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

PERSONAL HELP & 66% OFF. We have slashed prices to help struggling families. Email [email protected] and Casey will personally help you get...

Don’t Crush Spirits—3 Ways to Help Unmotivated, Defiant Kids

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

PERSONAL HELP & 66% OFF. We have slashed prices to help struggling families. Email [email protected] and Casey will personally help you get...

This May Save Your Relationship

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We have SLASHED prices on the Calm Parenting Package this week. You Get ALL of our Parenting Programs for $197. Prices return to $475 next week, so o...

"I Can't Breathe." 6 Ways to Approach Heated & Emotional Topics

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When approaching conversations about heated/emotional topics, there are probably 10 tips I could offer. But for now, I will offer six. This assumes th...

Lying & Misbehavior: Don’t Miss the Real Issue!

31 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Make THIS the summer you stop the power struggles and build your child's confidence. Over the past twenty years, it has become evident that the reason...

Q&A: Kids Rude, Coming Off Meds, Running Off

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Misbehavior? This Works Better Than ConsequencesI like turning the research and principles into very practical, creative action steps. And that's why ...

When Kids Are Irritating—Stop Fixing, Start Building

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Click here to get the Calm Parenting University DVD and Workbook series for only $99 (Reg. $300). 40 strategies that will change your family. Need he...

How to Stop Meltdowns, Defiance, Hitting & More

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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Moms Do Too Much & How A Dad Stopped a Power Struggle Over School

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Moms Do Too Much & How A Dad Stopped a Power Struggle Over SchoolSo I almost sobbed throughout this podcast. How do you turn a power struggle over...

Dads: 3 Quick, Easy Action Steps in 8 Minutes

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Moms, forward this to your hubby. "It would mean a lot to me if you would take 8 minutes to listen to this podcast." And then tell him to get you the ...