Calm Parenting Podcast

It's normal to get triggered when your kids don't listen and you will scream inside, "What do I have to do to get through to you?" It's frustrating when no matter what you do, you're left wondering, "When will my kids finally get it?" Probably when you stop trying so hard to change them! Let me show you a different way! This is a fun and practical one! **Our Valentine's Day Sale con...

What did you learn from watching your Dad navigate fatherhood? How are you navigating masculinity as a young man in today's culture? Do you remember when your Dad's behavior shifted? How did you advocate for yourself as a child and learn delayed gratification? What can kids do to understand their parents better? These are the questions Casey answered when we were guests on Joe Sanoc's ex...

What are you supposed to do when your toddler makes impulsive decisions and doesn't listen to you; when your elementary school kids break things in your home; when your teens and tweens procrastinate and stay up too late? You would be justified to lecture and give them consequences. But I want to show you strategies that will actually change their behavior even more quickly. **Our Valentine's...

Your child’s face is red, eyes on fire, mouth spitting venomous words. He or she is no longer rational anymore, screaming at you. Time-outs and talking make it worse. But I don’t want you to dread it. I want you to look forward to this as a huge opportunity to hear your child screaming TO you, desperate for your help to learn how to control their own emotions. Kirk gives you specific scripts and a...

Do you have kids that are tough to get to bed and then get out of bed the next morning?! What about kids who struggle with transitions or who are late? This podcast is packed with ideas to help you get your kids moving--without the battles--even if they struggle with ADHD or anxiety. **Visit  https://celebratecalm.com/products/  to learn more about our Winter Sale. If you are interested...

Child Who Struggles with Physical Aggression, Impulsivity, ADHD, Social Skills, Anxiety? Do you have a child who struggles with impulse control, social skills, ADHD, or anxiety? How can you help a child who refuses to go places or becomes physically explosive? When should you pursue testing for a diagnosis? This Q&A is packed with insights and strategies for toddlers, teens, and everyone in be...

Do you have a child who responds disrespectfully to you, lashes out, or refuses to listen? Struggles with anxiety and melts down when asked to go to new activities or school? You’re not alone! Which parenting approach works best in each situation? Kirk gives you specific scripts, different options, and practical action steps that work. This is a must listen! **Visit  https://celebratecal...

Do you have a child with intense emotions? Do you ever second-guess yourself when trying to discipline this child? Are you ever afraid you’re being too permissive? What kind of message does that send to your other kids who think it’s unfair? Would your strong-willed child still be acting out if you had just used the approach your family insists you should take? These are tough questions so I want...

You have a child who lashes out and screams disrespectful things at you over something seemingly insignificant…and then later acts LIKE NOTHING HAPPENED. When you try to talk to your kids about their behavior, they laugh or won’t even listen. This is a very powerful podcast with deep insights, scripts and practical action steps. Please share with others.  **Visit  https://celebratecalm.c...

Your kids are NOT rejecting you or your authority. They are rejecting your anxiety, which compels you to lecture and micromanage…and compels your kids to resist you even more! The good news is you can quickly stop 80% of power struggles by controlling yourself instead of your kids. I give you five action steps and scripts to change this now! **Visit  https://celebratecalm.com/products/  ...

Your child lies right to your face or responds in a disrespectful tone to test boundaries. Your toddler yells, "I hate you, Mommy!" Teens and tweens roll their eyes at you or begin drinking/vaping against your rules. What are appropriate consequences? What works even better than consequences?! Kirk gives you scripts and actions steps for kids of all ages. **Visit  https://celebratecalm.c...

Why Won’t My Kids Do Easy Things When I Ask?! It's not like you are asking your kids to do anything unreasonable or hard! And yet they resist you. How can we get our kids to actually be responsible for themselves without the power struggles? Kirk shows you exactly how with some powerful scripts that may change your relationship with your strong-willed child…and their behavior. **Visit&nb...

What is one quick way to stop reacting or yelling? How can we help kids with anxiety who will resist going back to school after the long holiday break? How can you motivate kids with PDA without provoking pushback? What are practical ways to help sensory and ADHD kids in the classroom? I show you how and share a sample letter we shared with Casey’s teachers. **Visit https://celebratecalm.com/produ...

You have tired, irritable kids who are bored, out of their routine, and bugging each other. You’ll be tempted to double down on consequences in the moment—which spiral into huge meltdowns and fights between spouses! So why should you hide in a closet, throw mac and cheese in the yard, and plop down in the middle of the floor? Kirk gives you scripts and strategies that work to replace chaos with ca...

Do you have kids who appear lazy in school, refuse to accept responsibility and blame others, won’t push through when things get hard, pick on siblings, act out aggressively or self-sabotage? Most of these behaviors stem from a lack of confidence and motivation. I give you five concrete ideas and scripts to use during the holiday break to change these behaviors quickly. **This is the FINAL week of...

This isn’t really about chores. It’s about working with your child’s nature—whether they are strong-willed or have PDA—to motivate them to be responsible, do chores, and succeed in life. But there isn’t just one way and the traditional approaches usually backfire. So I want to show you 6 different ways to motivate our kids, from a tough approach to a creative one you’ll question at first, but ulti...

Your kids saunter into the room, heads in their phones. They appear so lazy and undisciplined. They are not living up to their potential and you worry about their future. How can you motivate these kids without instigating a power struggle so they actually listen? **Our Christmas Sale continues this week! Take advantage of the lowest prices of the year and give the gift of CALM to your family...

Ever ask your child to go put their shoes on and 45 minutes later they come downstairs with a really cool Lego project and no shoes?! Have a child who does homework and forgets to turn it in? A child who gets frustrated when asked to write and ends up in tears? You are not alone. I want to give you incredibly practical strategies that work in your home and classroom to alleviate the frustration an...

Do you have a child who wakes up grumpy, gets extremely frustrated when little things go wrong, or seems constantly irritated and you don’t know why? A child who complains about everything and seems miserable and ungrateful? Older kids who want you to hop on their emotional rollercoaster ride? Does one child control the mood of your home? Do you feel responsible for your spouse’s or kids’ moods? T...

Have a child who is disorganized, doesn’t follow directions, fidgets, and struggles to sit still? Easily distracted, blurts out, struggles with short-term memory, time management and focus? Wonder why your kids rock back on chairs, chew hoody tassels, and argue so much? Kirk provides 20 different tools to help your kids success while addressing medication, nutrition, exercise, and more. &nbsp...

I love this episode because we cover so many different topics and show you how to get your kids to be responsible for themselves. I share creative answers for handling picky eaters who create stress at mealtimes, a child who don’t show his math work, an older child who picks on her younger sibling, kids who’ve grown a little entitled, and setting boundaries on that new iPhone. Plus I have a killer...

Ever get triggered when kids are late, don’t listen the first time, don’t clean up, or cry? When you miss an exit or small things go wrong? I share MY triggers and give you an action plan. **This is the FINAL week of our Black Friday Sale. Take advantage of our LOWEST prices of the year at  https://celebratecalm.com/black-friday/ . Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.com with any questions.** COZY...

Do you have a child who can provoke siblings and both parents without even breaking a sweat?   Who continually seeks negative intensity? How canyou respond without escalating the situation OR letting your kids get away with disrespect? I give you 5 concrete action steps and scripts for kids of all ages. **Due to demand, we have extended our Black Friday Sale for one more week....

Can you actually get kids to be responsible for their impulsive behavior, sassy attitude, and poor choices? Yes! What about kids who lash out when plans change, use you as a verbal punching bag, and blame you? Kids who are afraid of the dark? I show you exactly what to do and say with scripts and concrete action steps. **This is the FINAL week of our Black Friday Sale. Take advantage of our LOWEST...

This holiday is a powder keg for explosive emotions: tired, sensitive, strong-willed kids off their normal schedule in a loud, chaotic environment surrounded by impatient, extended family. So what can you do to prepare yourself for the inevitable meltdown? And what can you do once your child gets upset? Kirk gives you 5 concrete strategies plus a bonus idea for Sunday's inevitable back-to-school a...