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Calm Parenting Podcast

Calm Parenting Podcast

By: Kirk Martin
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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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Episodes
  • 10 Ways to Stop Irritating Power Struggles Without Reacting #489

    10 Ways to Stop Irritating Power Struggles Without Reacting #489
    Jun 15 2025

    Before I was the Calm Guy, I was the Triggered Guy! My default mode was, “My strong-willed son is doing things on purpose to irritate me and I need to correct him for that.” But then I learned how to turn those irritating behaviors and power struggles into opportunities to teach and bond. I give you 10 practical action steps and scripts.


    Want to change your family very quickly? Join 300,000 other podcast listeners who changed themselves and stopped the power struggles with our Summer Sale: Get 50% OFF the Calm Parenting Bundle at https://celebratecalm.com/products. Email casey@celebratecalm.com with any questions.


    AG1

    AG1 Next Gen is a perfect Father’s Day gift! Get a FREE gift with your first order. Go to https://drinkag1.com/calm

    COZY EARTH—FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL!

    Go to https://cozyearth.com/ and use code CALM for 40% off all men's apparel. For the Dads who work hard during their 9-5, and deserve the best during their 5-9.

    IXL LEARNING

    Get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRK.

    SKYLIGHT CALENDARS

    Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://SkylightCal.com/CALM


    FUNCTION HEALTH

    An annual membership with Function Health includes two sets of tests for only $499 per year, BUT our listeners get a $100 credit at​ https://FUNCTIONHEALTH.com/CALM. The $100 credit is only for the first thousand listeners so sign up right now at ​https://FUNCTIONHEALTH.com/CALM.

    KIWICO.COM

    Build the best summer ever with KiwiCo! Get $15 off on your Summer Adventure Series at https://kiwico.com/CALM.

    ACORNS EARLY

    Head to https://acornsearly.com/calm to help your kids grow their money skills today.

    AIR DOCTOR

    ​Head to https://airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code CALM to get UP TO $300 off an Air Doctor Air Purifier today!

    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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    23 mins
  • 11 Ways to “Correct” A Strong-Willed Child Without Provoking A Battle #488

    11 Ways to “Correct” A Strong-Willed Child Without Provoking A Battle #488
    Jun 11 2025

    Do you have a child who HATES being corrected? Even if you do it in a very sweet way, your child gets furious, lashes out, screams or covers his or her ears. Does your child blame others and refuse to listen? Good! You’re not alone. Kirk gives you 11 very specific scripts and action steps to get kids of all ages to listen without the power struggles.


    Want to change your family very quickly? Join 300,000 other podcast listeners who changed themselves and stopped the power struggles with our Summer Sale: Get 50% OFF the Calm Parenting Bundle at https://celebratecalm.com/products. Email casey@celebratecalm.com with any questions.


    AG1

    AG1 Next Gen is a perfect Father’s Day gift! Get a FREE gift with your first order. Go to https://drinkag1.com/calm

    COZY EARTH—FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL!

    Go to https://cozyearth.com/ and use code CALM for 40% off all men's apparel. For the Dads who work hard during their 9-5, and deserve the best during their 5-9.

    IXL LEARNING

    Get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRK.

    SKYLIGHT CALENDARS

    Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://SkylightCal.com/CALM


    FUNCTION HEALTH

    An annual membership with Function Health includes two sets of tests for only $499 per year, BUT our listeners get a $100 credit at​ https://FUNCTIONHEALTH.com/CALM. The $100 credit is only for the first thousand listeners so sign up right now at ​https://FUNCTIONHEALTH.com/CALM.

    KIWICO.COM

    Build the best summer ever with KiwiCo! Get $15 off on your Summer Adventure Series at https://kiwico.com/CALM.

    ACORNS EARLY

    Head to https://acornsearly.com/calm to help your kids grow their money skills today.

    AIR DOCTOR

    ​Head to https://airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code CALM to get UP TO $300 off an Air Doctor Air Purifier today!

    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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    24 mins
  • A Different Way to Discipline Pure Defiance (Best Podcast of 2025) #487

    A Different Way to Discipline Pure Defiance (Best Podcast of 2025) #487
    Jun 8 2025

    I have told this story before, but today a new flood of emotions came out as I realized this story with my own son…mirrored my experience with my own Dad. Walk step-by-step with me through the ups and downs of discipline, self-doubt, guilt, and ultimately connection with an outwardly defiant strong-willed child. Please share this one. It’s very powerful.


    Want to change your family very quickly? Join 300,000 other podcast listeners who changed themselves and stopped the power struggles with our Summer Sale: Get 50% OFF the Calm Parenting Bundle at https://celebratecalm.com/products. Email casey@celebratecalm.com with any questions.


    AG1

    AG1 Next Gen is a perfect Father’s Day gift! Get a FREE gift with your first order. Go to https://drinkag1.com/calm

    COZY EARTH—FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL!

    Go to https://cozyearth.com/ and use code CALM for 40% off all men's apparel. For the Dads who work hard during their 9-5, and deserve the best during their 5-9.

    IXL LEARNING

    Get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRK.

    SKYLIGHT CALENDARS

    Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://SkylightCal.com/CALM


    FUNCTION HEALTH

    An annual membership with Function Health includes two sets of tests for only $499 per year, BUT our listeners get a $100 credit at​ https://FUNCTIONHEALTH.com/CALM. The $100 credit is only for the first thousand listeners so sign up right now at ​https://FUNCTIONHEALTH.com/CALM.

    KIWICO.COM

    Build the best summer ever with KiwiCo! Get $15 off on your Summer Adventure Series at https://kiwico.com/CALM.

    ACORNS EARLY

    Head to https://acornsearly.com/calm to help your kids grow their money skills today.

    AIR DOCTOR

    ​Head to https://airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code CALM to get UP TO $300 off an Air Doctor Air Purifier today!

    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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    32 mins
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speaker uses good examples with humor. Good teaching on how to change my attitude and approach for a healthy child relationship

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I absolutely love this whole thing! I sincerely thank you for all of this teaching for us parents. we were lost. I knew I needed to change stuff but I didn't know how. all of these episodes are exactly what my family needs. I can't thank you enough. I'm hoping to be able to get the everything program on your site eventually. cuz I am determined. I have a 20 yr old, 15, 9 and 6. I had my first 2 way before I even know what it was to be a mother. my youngest 2 I am trying different things, but still didn't really know how until I found this podcast. this one's the best I've listened to!!! thank you thank you thank you!

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