Calm Parenting Podcast

Why can't your kids just come when you ask them? It's like they can't hear you when playing video games. They aren't grateful for extra time with friends--they lash out when you pick them up. And when you call them for dinner, all you hear is, "Just a couple more minutes" and they ignore you. It's frustrating! I want to show you a powerful strategy that melts resistance, gets kids moving, and crea...

You are doing heroic work breaking the generational cycle so you don't unintentionally pass along to your kids the same patterns that have tripped you up. I want to give you three very practical, specific scripts so you can parent without the baggage. For Kirk's Birthday, we are bringing back our Black Friday Sale for one week. Visit  https://celebratecalm.com/black-friday/  to take...

Do you have a relentless arguer at home, who has a strong sense of justice and fairness? A child who can prosecute everyone else, but is immune to rules? Like a little cop, attorney, and judge all in one? I want to give you 5 different scripts and responses, including an emotional one at the end. For Kirk's Birthday, we are bringing back our Black Friday Sale for one week. Visit  https:/...

This was an intense discussion that I jokingly referred to afterwards as an “interrogation” by the amazing hosts of the Bare Naked Moms Podcast, Alanna Leavell and Milano Buckley. These are two bright, insightful Moms asking tough questions and wrestling with their own issues. I think you will find it so helpful I asked if we could share this directly with our audience.  You can find the Bare...

Whether you have a child with ADHD, PDA, Dyslexia, SPD or any other difference, siblings ARE going to feel like they are being treated unfairly. I want to give you very specific scripts and ways to reframe this family dynamic in healthy ways. Be sure to check out https://celebratecalm.com/pda/ to learn more and for additional episodes on PDA. COZY EARTH Head to  https://cozyearth.com  &n...

What do you do when your child steals something and then lies right to your face about it? What about a sensory child who refuses to listen when you tell her repeatedly (like 10 times!) to STOP? Should you punish a toddler for picky eating? How do you handle a teen or tween with a bad attitude, who refuses to turn in their phone at night or breaks curfew? I’ll give you scripts and options for thes...

How can you finally get unstuck from that endless loop of having a child who continually messes up, is given consequences, but keeps failing while everyone grows more frustrated? How can you help kids who have given up even trying? It feels like a whack-a-mole game: address one behavior and a new one pops up! Kirk shows you a different way. This is a great episode to share with your spouse. Get re...

This is what children with PDA often feel: “I already know I am struggling. I don’t want to hear that another person is 100% focused on MY anxiety. I already think I am weak for being afraid when other people aren’t…and now my mom and dad are just reinforcing how weak and scared I am.” I want to share unique strategies to help your PDA kids without the shame, pressure, or accommodations. Lear...

Ever lose it when you feel like your kids are not being held accountable or not listening? Does it feel like you're letting your kids get away with backtalk or misbehavior? Do you ever feel like you're responsible to make your kids successful? That's a lot of pressure. I want to give you practical ways to handle these situations and break these generational patterns. **Our Valentine's Da...

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...