Calm Parenting Podcast

Parenting strategies for strong-willed and defiant children AI summary

Kirk Martin Visit website › Kids & Family · EN · 663 episodes · latest 2026-11-13

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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 parenting 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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10 Concrete Ways to Stop Kids From Making Excuses, Blaming Others, & Giving Up On Themselves #655

2026-11-13 · 23 min

It can break your heart (and cause you immense anxiety!) to see your child with so much potential give up on themselves before they even start. So how can you spark that internal drive to push through? How can you build…
5 Ways to Stay In Control…When Kids Are Out of Control & Push Your Buttons #654

2026-11-11 · 24 min

Do tantrums, backtalk, sibling fights, messes, noise and kids stalling or procrastinating stress you and make you want to snap?! Of course! But reacting fuels the very power struggles you are trying to stop. In this…
How To Turn An Angry Child…Into A Resilient Child Who Can Hear, “No.” #653

2026-11-08 · 25 min

"I hate you!" "You're too strict!" Whether it’s a tantrumy toddler hitting over jealousy of a new sibling, an anxious child slamming doors over a simple request, or a teen/tween lashing out over screen time limits,…
"You Can’t Make Me!" 5 Scripts When Kids Choose Harsh Consequences Over Cooperation & Reflexively Say No #652

2026-11-04 · 25 min

If your child's default reaction to simple requests is immediate pushback, even if that results in a harsh consequence—or if they're actively rejecting your family’s values around food, faith, and daily routines—I…
The 2-Step Discipline Reset That Stops Kids From Lying & You From Reacting #651

2026-11-01 · 21 min

We are kicking off our Black Friday Sale with a game-changing idea you can practice tonight! Your child messes up—again. When an upset parent or teacher calls to report the latest incident, your child lies right to your…
You’ll Hate Me For Saying This: You Must Ignore Your Child’s Initial Bluster! #650

2026-10-30 · 26 min

"This is dumb." "You can't make me." "I'm not doing that!" When your strong-willed child spits out immediate pushback, your natural instinct is to correct their attitude and nip the disrespect in the bud. But reacting…
How to Pick Your Battles & Parent With Flexibility, Not Force #649

2026-10-28 · 23 min

It’s so hard raising a strong-willed child! Traditional parenting truths like being consistent don’t work with this child. You’re clear with expectations, your child pushes back, and you’re left wondering, “Do I double…
When Kids Reject Your Help & Refuse To Listen to You #648

2026-10-25 · 22 min

Your child is visibly struggling with something they care about. You step in to help make it easier, and instead of saying "thank you," they explode. Suddenly, you're locked in a massive fight—feeling angry,…
Script When An Angry, Frustrated, Anxious Child Is In Your Face & Feels Helpless #647

2026-10-21 · 24 min

Do you ever feel helpless when your child is melting down? Of course. Your child likely feels helpless as well. In this very personal and powerful episode, I give you the exact script I used to diffuse these…
Get Help For Your Child At School: Listen to Zero Reject From Understood.org

2026-10-19 · 32 min

Getting your child the support they need at school shouldn’t feel like a fight. But for millions of families, it does. In Zero Reject, an investigative podcast from Understood.org, award-winning journalist Anya Kamenetz…

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Oldest episode in feed: 09/2017 · over 9 years
Typical length: 22 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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