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Calm Parenting Podcast

Kirk Martin

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…

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How to Pick Your Battles & Parent With Flexibility, Not Force #649 2026-10-28 · 23m
When Kids Reject Your Help & Refuse To Listen to You #648 2026-10-25 · 22m
Script When An Angry, Frustrated, Anxious Child Is In Your Face & Feels Helpless #647 2026-10-21 · 24m
Get Help For Your Child At School: Listen to Zero Reject From Understood.org 2026-10-19 · 32m
Do This When There Are Power Struggles Over EVERYTHING & Kids Choose A Harsher Consequence #646 2026-10-18 · 22m
7 Quick Ideas To Reset, Change Negative Momentum & Get Your Kids Back on Track #645 2026-10-16 · 23m
10 Ways to Get Kids to Care About School & Spark Internal Motivation #644 2026-10-14 · 23m
DO NOT Fight, Stress, and Destroy Your Child’s Confidence Over This #643 2026-10-11 · 23m
The Secret to A More Adaptable, Flexible, Resilient Child #642 2026-10-07 · 21m
How To Use Strategic Silence: You Talk Less, Your Kids Listen More. #641 2026-10-04 · 24m
How to Change Situations Quickly: Toddler Screaming, Teen Refusing, Child Losing It At Bedtime. #640 2026-10-02 · 26m
A Back-Talking Kid, A Dad Who Feels Disrespected & A Mom Caught In The Crossfire. BIG NEW IDEA! #639 2026-09-30 · 21m
Messy Bedrooms, Messy Behavior: Get Kids to Be Responsible For Their Rooms & Relationships #638 2026-09-27 · 24m
Why Does Putting On Shoes Take 45 Minutes?! 10 Ways to Get Dawdlers Moving Faster! #637 2026-09-23 · 22m
Why You Do NOT Want Kids to Be Immediately Obedient: Raising Fearless Leaders, Not Fearful Robots. #636 2026-09-20 · 23m
Why “Name It To Tame It” & Punching Pillows Don’t Work For Intense Kids #635 2026-09-16 · 22m
There Is Hope For Your ADHD Neurodivergent Child Who Can’t Focus (& 10 Ways to Stop Homework Battles) #634 2026-09-13 · 22m
Q&A With Casey: How Do You Repair Feeling Like “The Bad Kid”? #633 2026-09-11 · 29m
Why Kids Choose the Harder Path & Procrastinate: 10 Secrets to Stop Power Struggles #632 2026-09-09 · 23m
Disciplining & Loving Kids When They REALLY Mess Up : A Guide to Tough Talks & Tough Love #631 2026-09-06 · 24m
Child Goes From 0-60 Emotionally? Lies When Confronted? 10 Quick Phrases to Calm Any Situation. #630 2026-09-02 · 22m
Why More Rigid Child Can’t Lose Games, Can Boss Siblings, Must Prove Their Point? #629 2026-08-30 · 25m
Scripts to Set Effective Boundaries With Critical Parents & In-Laws #628 2026-08-28 · 24m
“Your Boots Are Dumb & My Friend’s Mom is Better!” Turning Ugly Moments into Bonding Memories #627 2026-08-26 · 23m
Why Natural Consequences Backfire With Strong-Willed Children (And What Works) #626 2026-08-23 · 23m
Expect Big Battles From Morning to Midnight: Here’s Your 5-Step Game Plan #625 2026-08-19 · 27m
Why Do I Have to Do This?" How to Motivate the Child Who Questions Everything #624 2026-08-16 · 26m
Q&A With Casey #1: Mistaking Intensity for Unhappiness, Feeling Like A Bad Kid & More #623 2026-08-12 · 29m
Let's Make Discipline Easy Without Being Authoritarian or Permissive #622 2026-08-09 · 23m
Adoption #2: Kids Who Never Seem Full or Happy, Unhealthy Attachments, Separation & Sleep Issues #621 2026-08-07 · 24m
Dreading Calls from School? The Ultimate Back-to-School Behavior Guide #620 2026-08-05 · 22m
"I'm Not Going!" 5 Ways to Overcome School Refusal & Separation Anxiety #619 2026-08-02 · 22m
Do Adopted Kids Struggle More? Part #1 #618 2026-07-31 · 34m
The Meltdown That Changed Me Forever (And 2 Phrases You Must Use To Teach Instead of Punish). #617 2026-07-29 · 27m
Stop the Stand-Offs: Real-Life Fixes for Your 5, 10, or 15-Year-Old #616 2026-07-26 · 20m
Questions Parents Are Afraid to Ask Out Loud: Do You Agree or Disagree With My Answers? #615 2026-07-24 · 23m
5 Options to Get Kids To Do What You Ask (Chores, S’Mores & More) #614 2026-07-22 · 23m
Sibling Scripts: Your Summer Guide to Turn Provoking Into Peace #613 2026-07-19 · 22m
Parenting A Take-Charge Child Without Butting Heads Or Giving In #612 2026-07-15 · 22m
Social Skills Playbook: 10 Scripts For Kids Who Struggle With Friendships #611 2026-07-12 · 22m
Special Q&A With My Son, Casey? What Do You Want to Know? 2026-07-10 · 2m
Child Who Touches Hot Stove, Does Bare Minimum, Appears Self-Centered? #610 2026-07-08 · 25m
Why Is EVERYTHING So Hard With This Child? A Guide to Make It Easier. #609 2026-07-05 · 25m
Surviving Summer Vacation With Bored, Complaining Kids & Judgmental Relatives #608 2026-07-01 · 25m
5 Ways We Misunderstand Our Intense, Deeply Feeling Kids & How to Change That #607 2026-06-28 · 22m
3 Ways to Teach Your Kids How to Confidently Overcome Their Weaknesses #606 2026-06-26 · 23m
What You Can & Should Never Try to Fix About Your Kids #605 2026-06-24 · 25m
How I Changed from Triggered Dad to Calm Guy: 10 Practical, Doable Ideas #604 2026-06-21 · 25m
Ultimate Cheat Sheet For Meltdowns: 10 Quick Ideas #603 2026-06-17 · 22m
"I Wish I Had An Easier Kid." #602 2026-06-14 · 22m
My Best Podcast Ever: Defiance & Reconciling With My Son #601 2026-06-10 · 32m
You Say No, Your Child Gets Upset. Is There Something Different You Could Do? #600 2026-06-07 · 24m
Ever Feel Indignant At Your Child’s Attitude or Misbehavior? 12 More Ways to Change This. #599 2026-06-05 · 23m
3 Ways To Get Your Anxious Child to Camp, New Activities, School & A New Home #598 2026-06-03 · 22m
10 Options When Kids Mess Up (Without Messing Up Your Night!) #597 2026-05-31 · 22m
Kids Not Living Up To Expectations or Potential? 7 Quick Ways to Motivate Them #596 2026-05-27 · 22m
6 Easy Ways to Undo School Damage & Rebuild Your Child’s Confidence #595 2026-05-24 · 23m
Kids Won’t Listen? 5 Creative, Easy Ways To Stop Bribing, Forcing, or Reminding Them 18x #594 2026-05-20 · 22m
“Stop Treating Me Like A Child!” (Stop Acting Like One LOL!) #593 2026-05-17 · 23m
5 Exact Steps to De-Escalate A Nuclear Meltdown (Why "Calm" Parenting Fails Here) #592 2026-05-13 · 25m
You Don't Have to Do Anything Else to Be A Great Mom! (My Best Mother's Day Podcast Ever) #591 2026-05-10 · 22m
Tough Questions Moms Ask: Aggressive Child, Negative Self-Talk, Teen Expectations, Kids Interrupting You & More #590 2026-05-06 · 23m
Child Talks Back, Whines, Procrastinates, Makes Messes, Won't Listen, Acts Silly? Exact Scripts! #589 2026-05-03 · 24m
What Your Wife Wants For Mother’s Day (Besides No More Fights At Dinner & Bedtime!) #588 2026-05-01 · 24m
Kids Who Get Upset When Plans Change, Resist Transitions & Constantly Ask, “Why?” #587 2026-04-29 · 25m
Scripts Guaranteed to Change Your Child’s Attitude & Confidence #586 2026-04-26 · 26m
Tantrumy Toddlers, Temperamental Teens, Sassy Siblings, Trouble With Teachers & Friends, Adopted Kids? Help ASAP! #585 2026-04-22 · 24m
When Time-Outs, Behavior Charts & Taking Away Screens Don’t Work, Try This… #584 2026-04-19 · 24m
Why Your Child’s Fierce Autonomy is Good & How to Get Husbands/Siblings To Understand #583 2026-04-17 · 23m
“My Child Is A Mini-Me. Help!” Stop the Power Struggles & Drama #582 2026-04-15 · 22m
10 Ways to Help Kids Who Procrastinate, Choose the Harder Path, Get The Last Word In, Argue, Resist Homework (ADHD), Get Bored Easily. #581 2026-04-12 · 25m
Deeply Feeling Child Blames You? 5 Ways to Stop Walking on Eggshells & Escalating #580 2026-04-08 · 27m
Why Smiley Faces, Sad Faces & Typical Discipline Methods Are Destructive And Make Behavior Worse #579 2026-04-05 · 25m
When A Child Is Defiant & Verbally Disrespectful: A Script and Action Plan #578 2026-04-01 · 23m
Child Great One-on-One, But Disrupts Family Dynamic, Won’t Apologize to Sibling? #577 2026-03-29 · 25m
Help For Kids Who Want To Quit, Complain, Be Negative, Are Messy & Forgetful, Compete With Siblings, Have ADHD #576 2026-03-25 · 24m
Teaching Impulse Control With Screens, Teens, Toddlers & Teachers II #575 2026-03-22 · 24m
We Got Our PDA/ADHD/ND Son Off Screens & Out of the House! #574 2026-03-20 · 23m
22 Ways to Teach Impulse Control & Delayed Gratification #573 2026-03-18 · 23m
Kids Who Get Angry, Say "I'm Stupid" or Shut Down When You Remind or Correct Them? #572 2026-03-15 · 22m
Raising A Resilient, Responsible Child (Even When They Are Slamming Things!) #571 2026-03-11 · 23m
Get Resistant Kids to Get Off Screens, Come to Dinner, Transition Without Fights #570 2026-03-08 · 22m
Be The Cycle-Breaker: 3 Scripts to Break the Parenting Patterns You Grew Up With #569 2026-03-04 · 23m
5 Scripts When Kids Argue, Prove Their Point, Won't Relent. #568 2026-03-01 · 24m
Practical Ways to Establish Boundaries & Stay Connected With Really Intense Kids #567 2026-02-27 · 41m
How to Address Unfairness When A Sibling Has PDA, ADHD, ND #566 2026-02-25 · 21m
Practical Ways to Discipline (Not Punish) Toddlers Through Teens #565 2026-02-22 · 22m
Punishment v. Discipline: 10 Ways to Get Unstuck From Endless Consequences #564 2026-02-18 · 20m
When PDA Kids Resist | What My Son Taught Me About Anxiety #563 2026-02-15 · 18m
When YOU Feel Out of Control As A Parent... #562 2026-02-11 · 26m
How to Get Kids to Finally Listen...Without Using Words #561 2026-02-08 · 24m
My Son, Casey, Explains How My Changing As A Dad Affected Him #560 2026-02-06 · 41m
Tough Toddler, Teen & In-Between Behavior Issues #559 2026-02-04 · 21m
Tantrums & Meltdowns? Scripts to Stop Them & De-Escalate #558 2026-02-01 · 22m
Faster Mornings & Smoother Transitions: 10 Ways to Get Kids Unstuck #557 2026-01-28 · 22m
Child Who Struggles with Physical Aggression, Impulsivity, ADHD, Social Skills, Anxiety? #556 2026-01-25 · 24m
Scripts For Kids Who Talk Back, Lash Out, Won’t Listen, Refuse to Move No Matter Your Consequence? #555 2026-01-21 · 25m
How to Discipline Intense Kids Without Using Fear or Being Permissive #554 2026-01-18 · 27m
Kids Who Act Like Nothing Happened After Meltdown, Laugh When Disciplined? #553 2026-01-14 · 25m
The One Key to Stop 80% Of Power Struggles With Your Kids #552 2026-01-11 · 23m
Which Consequences Work for Lying, Disrespect & Defiance? #551 2026-01-07 · 23m
Why Won’t My Kids Do Easy Things When I Ask?! #550 2026-01-04 · 27m
How To Stop Reacting, Help Kids with Anxiety/PDA/ADHD & Partner With Teachers #549 2026-01-01 · 22m
5 Easy Ways To De-Escalate Meltdowns & Sibling Fights This Week #548 2025-12-28 · 18m
Kids Who Appear Lazy, Blame Others, Won’t Accept Responsibility, Pick On Siblings, Act Aggressively? 5 Ways To Help Over Holidays. #547 2025-12-24 · 23m
6 Creative Ways to Motivate Kids To Listen, Be Responsible & Do Chores #546 2025-12-21 · 23m
Quick Tips for Dads Ep. 8: How to Motivate Undisciplined or Lazy Kids Not Living Up to Their Potential 2025-12-19 · 8m
Kids Who Struggle with Organization, Following Directions, Writing Essays, Turning in Homework? #545 2025-12-17 · 23m
Moody, Intense Kids Who Complain & Control The Mood Of Your Home #544 2025-12-14 · 23m
Should You Medicate? 20 Natural Ways to Help ND & ADHD Kids #543 2025-12-10 · 24m
“How Can I Stop Snapping At My Kids When They Pick At Food & Siblings, Refuse Schoolwork, Act & Entitled?” #542 2025-12-07 · 23m
Quick Tips for Dads Ep. 7: Ever Get Triggered? Try These 3 Steps. 2025-12-05 · 6m
Kids Who Push Buttons, Roll Their Eyes, or Argue Like Attorneys? Try These 5 Scripts. #541 2025-12-03 · 23m
Tired Of Being A Verbal Punching Bag & Want Kids to Be Responsible For Impulse Control & Sassy Attitudes? #540 2025-11-30 · 23m
5 Quick Ways to Calm Big Emotions During Thanksgiving #539 2025-11-26 · 21m
Tired Of Being Judged & Having Your Child’s Spirit Crushed? 10 Quick Tips #538 2025-11-23 · 24m
4 Ways to Avoid Embarrassing Meltdowns With Family & In Public #537 2025-11-19 · 21m
10 Ways to Cultivate A Growth Mindset in Kids Who Make Excuses, Blame Others, Lose Poorly #536 2025-11-16 · 23m
Quick Tips for Dads Ep. 6: How to Lead Kids Who Are Upset or Won’t Listen 2025-11-14 · 6m
How to Turn Mad Toddlers, Teens & In Between Into Resilient Kids #535 2025-11-12 · 23m
Triggered By Kids’ Noises & Messes, Sibling Fights, Backtalk, Dawdling? #534 2025-11-09 · 24m
When Kids Reflexively Say No, Reject Your Ideas, Food & Faith #533 2025-11-05 · 25m
Should You Celebrate Your Child Infuriating You (& Lying About It)? #532 2025-11-02 · 21m
Quick Tips for Dads Ep. 5: Navigating the Landmine of Kids & Sports 2025-11-01 · 7m
3 Common Situations In Which You Can “Give In” & Still Be A Good Parent #531 2025-10-29 · 23m
7 Favorite Ideas For Sleep, Anxiety, Meltdowns, School, Homework & Impulsivity #530 2025-10-26 · 23m
When Kids Reject Your Help & Refuse To Listen to You #529 2025-10-22 · 22m
Do You Need To Grieve The Child (& Childhood) You Didn’t Get? #528 2025-10-19 · 22m
Quick Tips for Dads Ep. 4: Don't Ask Your Wife to be the Referee 2025-10-17 · 7m
Face to Face With An Angry, Frustrated, Anxious Child #527 2025-10-15 · 24m
Home Life Spiraling Out of Control? 7 Ways to Change Daily Battles ASAP #526 2025-10-12 · 23m
10 Ways to Internally Motivate Confident Kids & Prepare Them For Life Success #525 2025-10-08 · 25m
School Is Not That Important (& What IS Important) #524 2025-10-05 · 22m
Quick Tips for Dads Ep. 3: Discipline Without Drama 2025-10-03 · 8m
Son Blurts Out, Dad Feels Left Out, Mom Feels Caught in the Middle #523 2025-10-01 · 21m
A Different Way to Use Consequences (From Toddlers to Teens) #522 2025-09-28 · 24m
How to De-Escalate & Discipline Defiant Behavior #521 2025-09-24 · 24m
When & Where To Draw The Line With Your Kids (Let the Kid Wear His Cowboy Hat!) #520 2025-09-21 · 22m
3 Ways to Change Your Child’s Irritating Behavior (And Yourself!) #519 2025-09-17 · 22m
ADHD Neurodivergent Kids & Adults: 10 Ways to Improve Focus & Executive Function (And Stop Homework Battles!) #518 2025-09-14 · 23m
Quick Tips for Dads Ep. 2: Disrespect & Backtalk 2025-09-12 · 8m
Stop Fights Over Screens For Toddlers Through Teens #517 2025-09-10 · 27m
Kids Who Procrastinate, Touch the Hot Stove, Resist You? 10 Ways to Stop Power Struggles #516 2025-09-07 · 23m
Catch Your Child Stealing, Sneaking Screens, Drinking, Vaping, Watching Porn? #515 2025-09-03 · 25m
Quick Tips for Dads Ep. 1 2025-09-01 · 8m
When Kids Boss Siblings, Melt Down Over Losing, Prove Their Point or Say, “That’s Not Fair!” #514 2025-08-30 · 25m
Get Kids Moving More Quickly: 10 Practical Ideas To Try This Week #513 2025-08-27 · 22m
Are Kids Supposed to Be Immediately Obedient? How Can You Motivate Kids Without Fear? #512 2025-08-24 · 23m
Unmotivated Child, Won’t Push Through, Avoids Tasks, Always Asks “Why?” #511 2025-08-20 · 26m
Big Emotions Are Coming: 5 Ways to Prepare #510 2025-08-17 · 27m
Want A Resilient Child? Back Off (& Shut Up) Part II #509 2025-08-13 · 21m
Want A Responsible Child? Back Off (& Shut Up) Part I #508 2025-08-10 · 24m
Back-to-School Anxiety & Refusal? 5 Action Steps That Work #507 2025-08-06 · 22m
School Struggles with Transitions, Impulse Control, Following Directions, Social Skills? #506 2025-08-03 · 22m
10 Quick Phrases That Instantly Calm Kids Who Are Angry, Defiant, Arguing & Bossy #505 2025-08-01 · 23m
The Root of Anger & Frustration: 8 Questions to Ask #504 2025-07-30 · 24m
Battling Toddlers, Teens, & In-Between? 3 Quick Ways to Change Your Family Life ASAP #503 2025-07-27 · 20m
7 Strategies to Stop Summer Sibling Squabbles #502 2025-07-23 · 22m
12 Social Skills Ideas For Kids Who Miss Social Cues, Become Possessive or Boss Friends, Etc. #501 2025-07-20 · 22m
Controversial Q&A: ODD, Tween Won’t Listen, Gut Issues, Blending Families, Hoarding, Homeschooling & More #500 2025-07-18 · 23m
Guilt-Free Discipline, Teaching Compliant Kids to Speak Up, Sibling Fairness #499 2025-07-16 · 22m
Demanding Kids Who Argue When Told No: 3 Strategies That Work #498 2025-07-13 · 21m
10 Insights into Strong-Willed Kids You Must Know & Accept #497 2025-07-09 · 25m
Kids Who Complain, Relatives Who Judge, Parents Who Are Overwhelmed #496 2025-07-06 · 25m
10 Do’s & Don’ts to Stop Emotional Fireworks & Meet Sensory Needs #495 2025-07-02 · 22m
2-Minute Personal Message from Kirk 2025-06-30 · 2m
Discipline Without Yelling or Giving In? 3 Questions You Must Ask #494 2025-06-29 · 23m
Summer Sanity: 6 Ways to Build Your Child's Confidence #493 2025-06-25 · 23m
The Battle That Changed Me: How To De-Escalate & Discipline #492 2025-06-22 · 23m
More Scripts to Explain Your Child’s Diagnosis or Struggles (Part 2) #491 2025-06-20 · 23m
A Script to Explain Your Child’s Diagnosis or Struggles (Part 1) #490 2025-06-18 · 25m
10 Ways to Stop Irritating Power Struggles Without Reacting #489 2025-06-15 · 23m
11 Ways to “Correct” A Strong-Willed Child Without Provoking A Battle #488 2025-06-11 · 24m
A Different Way to Discipline Pure Defiance (Best Podcast of 2025) #487 2025-06-08 · 32m
What It Feels Like to Be A Sensitive, Strong-Willed Child #486 2025-06-04 · 22m
Anxiety Over New Activities, Summer Camp, Moving, School & More? #485 2025-06-01 · 22m
How To Be A Dad Your Kids Listen To #484 2025-05-30 · 20m
7 Ways to Stop Negative Behavior & Control Your Own Anxiety #483 2025-05-28 · 22m
Fighting On Vacation? 5 Steps to Stop Stress & Struggles #482 2025-05-25 · 22m
Q&A: 5 Odd Answers To Tough Questions #481 2025-05-21 · 22m
Spicy Toddlers, Teens & In Between: 10 Ways to Prevent Constant Battles #480 2025-05-18 · 23m
Massive Meltdowns: 5 Steps To Calm Kids Who Blame & Feel Shame #479 2025-05-14 · 25m
Moms, You Are Doing A Better Job Than You Think! (10 Lies You’re Told) #478 2025-05-11 · 22m
7 Killer Ideas to Get Kids to Clean Up Emotional, Relational & Physical Messes #477 2025-05-07 · 24m
Messes, Sibling Fights, Whining, Defiance: How to Tackle Your Triggers #476 2025-05-04 · 24m
10 Ways to Get Your Husband On Board #475 2025-05-02 · 27m
Kids Who Struggle When Plans Change, Refuse Instructions, Always Ask, “Why” #474 2025-04-30 · 25m
“I’m A Bad Kid. I’m Stupid.” Kid Who Works Slowly, Daydreams, Doesn’t Participate. #473 2025-04-27 · 26m
What It’s Like To Be A Mom…From A Mom #472 2025-04-25 · 21m
You're Not Doing Anything Wrong! Why Isn't It Working? #471 2025-04-23 · 24m
5 Things I Feared About My Son & His Future #470 2025-04-20 · 26m
Moody Child Who Blames YOU? 5 Ways to Avoid Emotional Collisions #469 2025-04-16 · 27m
Why Kids Refuse Homework (ADHD), Fight Siblings & Argue #468 2025-04-13 · 25m
Why Won't My Child Apologize? Disrupts Family/Sibling Dynamic #467 2025-04-09 · 25m
Q&A: Kids Interrupt On Phone, Co-Parenting, Kids Who Lose It When Lose Games, Focus in Classroom #466 2025-04-06 · 22m
Stop Lying & Stealing. Help for Adopted Kids. Alternatives to Spanking? #465 2025-04-02 · 22m
Defiant, Disrespectful Child: A Script to Repair Your Relationship #464 2025-03-30 · 23m
Adoption #2: Kids Who Never Seem Full or Happy, Unhealthy Attachments, Separation & Sleep Issues #463 2025-03-28 · 24m
Q&A: Kids Who Complain, Compete with Siblings, Quit Sports? Anxiety and OCD Issues? Teen Priorities? #462 2025-03-26 · 23m
3 Easy Ways to Change Your Child’s Behavior Quickly (Discipline That Works!) #461 2025-03-23 · 24m
Do Adopted Kids Struggle More? Part #1 #460 2025-03-21 · 34m
A Life-Changing Script for Kids With Negative Self-Talk (Forgetful, ADHD) #459 2025-03-18 · 22m
Raising A Resilient, Responsible Child (Even When They Thrash About!) #458 2025-03-16 · 23m
Kids Ignore, Resist, or Fight You? Get Them Moving More Quickly. #457 2025-03-12 · 22m
3 Ways to Break Childhood Patterns & Reparent Yourself #456 2025-03-09 · 23m
Tough Discipline Your Kids Will Respect (Without Being Mean) #455 2025-03-05 · 22m
Jr. Attorney, Cop & Judge At Home? 5 Responses to Arguing #454 2025-03-02 · 24m
Kids Anxious, Smashing Toys, Calling You Stupid, Refusing to Eat, AM Routine? #453 2025-02-26 · 22m
FAFO Parenting Will NOT Work With Strong-Willed Children #452 2025-02-23 · 23m
Millennial Moms & Dads: Becoming the Parent You Never Had #451 2025-02-21 · 54m
Are You Excusing Behavior...Or Changing It? A Challenge! #450 2025-02-19 · 21m
Pt. 2: How to Shut Up & Stop Lecturing (So Kids Actually Listen To You) #449 2025-02-16 · 26m
Eating, Sleeping & Potty Training Challenges? Get Real Help! #448 2025-02-13 · 22m
Pt. 1: How to Shut Up & Stop Lecturing (So Kids Actually Listen To You) #447 2025-02-09 · 24m
ADHD or ND Kids? 8 Ways to Build Resilience, Confidence & Self-Control #446 2025-02-07 · 71m
Your Child’s Next Meltdown Is A Huge Opportunity #445 2025-02-05 · 22m
Morning Madness & Tough Transitions: 12 Creative Ideas #444 2025-02-02 · 22m
Why Kids Say 'No' Instantly (You Won’t Like My Response!) #443 2025-01-29 · 22m
Q&A: Social Skills, ADHD, Impulsivity, Physically Explosive, Testing, Refusal, Anxiety #442 2025-01-26 · 24m
Scripts For Kids Who Talk Back, Refuse to Go Places or Listen #441 2025-01-22 · 25m
How to Discipline Intense Kids Without Giving In Or Escalating #440 2025-01-19 · 27m
Want to Podcast, Write A Book, Help People? 10 Important Lessons 2025-01-17 · 23m
Consequences for Defiance, Disrespect & Lying? #439 2025-01-15 · 23m
Why Won’t My Kids Just Do What I Ask?! #438 2025-01-12 · 27m
Meltdowns Over Meaningless Things? Kids Won’t Let You Correct Them? #437 2025-01-08 · 25m
Are Kids Rejecting Your Authority…Or Your Anxiety? #436 2025-01-05 · 24m
Change Behavior ASAP At Home & School: 3 Quick Tips #435 2025-01-01 · 24m
5 Quick Tips To De-Escalate Meltdowns & Sibling Fights During Chaotic Holiday Break 2024-12-27 · 20m
What Your Kids Will Remember & What They Will Forget 2024-12-24 · 22m
When To Say No & Yes (Bored, Unhappy, Tattling and Fighting Siblings) 2024-12-21 · 22m
Stop Power Struggles with Toddlers, Teens & In-Between 2024-12-18 · 23m
Self-Centered Child? Unfair With Siblings, Does Minimal Work & No Chores? 2024-12-15 · 26m
Expert Button-Pusher Who Argues & Negotiates? 5 Scripts & Action Steps to Help. 2024-12-11 · 23m
Q&A: Picky Eater Picks on Siblings, Entitled Kids & Tantrums, Won’t Show Math Work, Bad Manners 2024-12-07 · 22m
Stop Homework & Homeschooling Battles: 10 Ways to Jumpstart Your Kids’ Brains 2024-12-04 · 26m
Grumpy, Complaining, Tantrumy Kids from Ages 2-22? 2024-12-01 · 21m
Crash Course: Kids Who Don’t Comply, Listen, or Care About Consequences 2024-11-29 · 20m
Feeling Judged By Family? 10 Quick Tips With A Strong-Willed Child 2024-11-27 · 24m
How to Avoid Embarrassing Meltdowns in Public & With Family 2024-11-23 · 24m
How Chicken Nuggets Build Confidence & Stop Misbehavior (Part 2) 2024-11-20 · 24m
8 Ways to Build Confidence & Stop Misbehavior (Sibling Fights, Lying, & More) Part 1 2024-11-17 · 23m
Help For Homeschoolers Part I: 10 Secrets to Success 2024-11-15 · 20m
Screens Q&A: No Drama Screen Safety & Success from Toddlers to Teens 2024-11-13 · 31m
10 Ways To Help Kids with Big Emotions Part 2 (Why Punching Pillows Doesn’t Work) 2024-11-10 · 25m
10 Ways To Help Kids with Big Emotions Part 1 2024-11-06 · 22m
Triggered By Sibling Fights, Noise, Messes & More? 2024-11-03 · 23m
ADHD & ND Kids: 25 Ways To Help 2024-10-30 · 26m
Are You Giving In...Or Just Using Wisdom? 2024-10-27 · 22m
“I Don’t Want Your Help!” When Kids Won’t Listen to You. 2024-10-23 · 21m
The Day I Finally Changed Myself Instead of My Son 2024-10-20 · 23m
Kids Who Lie, Steal, Sneak Things At Night 2024-10-16 · 23m
10 Ways To Stop Power Struggles & Get Kids To Do Stuff 2024-10-13 · 27m
3 Ways to Motivate Teens & Tweens 2024-10-11 · 43m
Stop Punishing Kids For Having A Busy Brain 2024-10-09 · 24m
3 Ways to Handle Your Triggers & Trauma 2024-10-06 · 24m
Consequences: From Toddler Tantrums to Teen Transgressions 2024-10-02 · 26m
At Your Wits’ End? 5 Ways to Get Your Sanity Back & Your Kids to Be Responsible 2024-09-29 · 24m
Defiance, De-Escalation, & Discipline 2024-09-25 · 24m
Child Who Argues, Melts Down Over Losing, Bosses Siblings? 2024-09-22 · 23m
You’re A Control Freak! 10 Ways to Stop Power Struggles. 2024-09-18 · 24m
3 Ways to Change Your Child’s Irritating Behavior (And Yourself!) 2024-09-15 · 22m
An Instruction Manual For Connecting With Your Strong-Willed Child 2024-09-11 · 24m
5 Ways to Get Kids Moving More Quickly 2024-09-08 · 25m
"F*** You, Mom!" Scripts to Handle Disrespect 2024-09-04 · 23m
How to Help Defiant, Task Avoidant, Unmotivated Kids Who Ask "Why?" 2024-09-01 · 27m
Tough Talks with Kids: Stealing, Sneaking Things at Night, Vaping, Porn 2024-08-28 · 24m
3 Ways to Stop Yelling, Lecturing & Power Struggles 2024-08-25 · 25m
When Behavior Charts & Consequences Don't Work (Help for Teachers) 2024-08-21 · 21m
10 Ways to Stop Daily Homework Battles 2024-08-18 · 23m
Anxiety, School Refusal, & Defiance: 5 Strategies That Work 2024-08-14 · 25m
5 Secrets to Prevent School Battles & Motivate Your Kids 2024-08-11 · 24m
Child Won’t Follow Rules, Not Motivated by Rewards or Consequences, Gets Angry When Say No 2024-08-07 · 24m
Child Won’t Accept Responsibility, Lashes Out When Corrected, Picks on Siblings? 2024-08-04 · 25m
Q&A: Impulse Control, Messy Bedrooms, Sassy Kids & More 2024-08-01 · 27m
Complaining, Bored kids and Judgmental Relatives (Vacation Tips) 2024-07-27 · 24m
Social Skills & Sibling Squabbles #2 2024-07-24 · 27m
Social Skills & Sibling Squabbles #1 2024-07-21 · 21m
3 Ways to Help Frustrated Kids So They Don't Beat Themselves Up 2024-07-17 · 26m
How to Stop Entitlement, Build Resilience & Stop Being Referee With Siblings? 2024-07-14 · 20m
Navigating Neurodiversity: 8 Tips for Parenting Your Unique Child with Holly Blanc Moses 2024-07-10 · 71m
Handling A Demanding Child Without Losing Your Mind (Give Their Brain A Win) 2024-07-07 · 23m
7 Ways to Stop Emotional Fireworks & Meet Sensory Needs 2024-07-04 · 19m
Fights Over Chores, Sibling Fairness, Tough Discipline 2024-07-01 · 20m
Relentless Arguer, Gets Last Word In, Demands Fairness? 2024-06-23 · 19m
3 Shocking Thoughts Strong-Willed Kids Want to Share With You 2024-06-19 · 14m
Discipline Without Being Angry or Permissive 2024-06-16 · 28m
Why You Want Your Kids to Say, “No.” 2024-06-12 · 30m
Outright Defiance/Refusal: My Best Podcast of 2024 2024-06-09 · 39m
Feeling Powerless with Video Games? 2 Ways to Take Back Control 2024-06-05 · 30m
4 Ways to Stop Power Struggles & Control Yourself 2024-06-02 · 30m
Tough Teens & Tweens 101: Motivation, Screens, School Refusal, Defiance and More 2024-05-29 · 15m
5 Ways to Stop Anxiety-Driven Battles & Meltdowns 2024-05-26 · 30m
Are You Letting Kids “Get Away” With Things? 2024-05-19 · 25m
10 Ways to Stop Power Struggles With Toddlers, Teens & In Between 2024-05-14 · 40m
5-Minute Mother's Day Message 2024-05-11 · 4m
Moms Coddle Husbands (Not Kids) 2024-05-08 · 14m
How to De-Escalate A Nuclear Meltdown & Stop The Shame Cycle 2024-05-05 · 24m
Disagree About Discipline? Want to Get Control of Screens? 2024-05-01 · 20m
Why Kids Argue, Fight Siblings, Refuse Homework (ADHD) 2024-04-28 · 25m
When Kids Say “No” Or Ask “Why?” Reflexively 2024-04-21 · 25m
How I Almost Ruined My Relationship With My Son 2024-04-17 · 30m
How to Avoid Poisoning Your Child’s Confidence 2024-04-14 · 25m
Why Do Your Neuro-Divergent Kids Do These Things? 2024-04-10 · 32m
The Quickest Way to Change Your Child’s Behavior 2024-04-07 · 20m
Defiant, Moody Child Won’t Stop & Blames You: 5 Ways to Stop This 2024-03-31 · 22m
Child Not Living Up To Your Expectations? Use This Script. 2024-03-24 · 25m
A Special Message For Kids Who Feel Different (Dedicated to Poppy!) 2024-03-20 · 9m
Get Your Kids to Listen Without Being Mean or Asking 12 Times 2024-03-17 · 13m
Considering UN-Schooling? A Practical Framework 2024-03-13 · 17m
You Did What?! Disobeying & Lying About It 2024-03-10 · 16m
Why Kids Choose Consequences Over Simply Doing What You Ask 2024-03-03 · 25m
When Kids Want To Do Things Their Own Way! 2024-02-25 · 20m
A Personal, Self-Serving, 5-Minute Podcast! 2024-02-21 · 6m
Angry, Aggressive Child Who Swears, Lies, Lashes Out 2024-02-18 · 28m
Confronting Your Parents & In-Laws 2024-02-13 · 15m
You Are NOT Responsible For Your Child’s Happiness, Mood or Gratitude 2024-02-11 · 44m
Kids Are NOT Supposed To Be Immediately Obedient 2024-02-04 · 35m
When Childhood Trauma Affects Parenting: 3 Ideas to Help You 2024-01-28 · 26m
5 Ways To Be A Better Parent, Leader & Manager 2024-01-24 · 42m
3 Specific Ways to Help Kids In School 2024-01-16 · 19m
From Authoritarian to Connected Parenting (Without Being Too Sweet) 2024-01-14 · 39m
3 Tough Talks With Husbands & Dads 2024-01-10 · 34m
Stop Whining, Complaining & Tantrums NOW! 2024-01-07 · 24m
Stop Anxiety, Perfectionism & Controlling People’s Emotions 2023-12-30 · 24m
Q&A: Sibling Fights, Unhappy Kids, Parents with Control Issues, Kids Throwing Things 2023-12-27 · 31m
When Plans Change: Kids Who Lose It When Disappointed 2023-12-23 · 15m
When Your Child Provokes You: 3 Ways to Stop Reacting 2023-12-17 · 17m
Q&A: Fear of Failure, Calming A Chaotic Home, Child Doesn’t Want to Participate? 2023-12-13 · 25m
Grumpy Kid? How to Change This (& Yourself) 2023-12-10 · 27m
5 Ways to Get Your Kids to Clean Up Messes (Part II) 2023-12-06 · 28m
Overcoming Triggers That Set You Off: Messes Everywhere Part I 2023-12-03 · 32m
Stop Fights Between Siblings & Parents. Build Confidence. 2023-11-26 · 18m
Thanksgiving: 8 Ways to Handle Big Emotions (And Judgmental Family!) 2023-11-19 · 21m
Parents with Big Emotions: 5 Responses When Kids Push Your Buttons. 2023-11-12 · 23m
BIG DEFIANCE FROM A BROKEN RELATIONSHIP & CHILD 2023-11-08 · 27m
Stop Defiance & Big Emotions From Anxiety 2023-11-05 · 20m
MEN: How to Stop the Yelling & Power Struggles (Men In The Arena Guest Podcast) 2023-11-03 · 66m
Calming A Screaming Toddler or Venomous Teen 2023-11-01 · 21m
5 Strategies to Help Kids With Big Emotions 2023-10-29 · 23m
Help For Homeschoolers Part II: 10+ Tips For Your Kids 2023-10-25 · 29m
Is Giving Consequences “Threatening” Your Child? Better Ways to Discipline 2023-10-22 · 32m
Help For Homeschoolers Part I: 10 Secrets to Survive 2023-10-18 · 35m
Child Doesn’t Want Any Restrictions on Screen Time? 4 Script Options 2023-10-15 · 26m
Men: What Your Wife is Afraid To Tell You 2023-10-11 · 15m
Best Morning Routine Idea! I Dare You To Try This 2023-10-08 · 17m
3 Ways to Help Disruptive Kids in the Classroom 2023-10-04 · 19m
School Struggles? 8 Weird Ideas To Improve Focus, Motivation, Homework & Writing 2023-10-01 · 24m
How to "Win" The Power Struggle Without Struggling 2023-09-27 · 25m
Stealing, Lying and Spanking 2023-09-24 · 20m
When Kids Don’t Want to Do Things YOUR Way 2023-09-17 · 24m
Fighting Over Doritos: Handling Tantrums & Sibling Fights 2023-09-13 · 14m
My Son Follows Me, Relentlessly, Picking Fights 2023-09-10 · 12m
The Frustrated Child: 3 Ways to Help 2023-09-03 · 26m
How & When To Be Stern, Without Being Mean 2023-08-27 · 26m
Stop Power Struggles Without Breaking Your Child’s Spirit 2023-08-20 · 27m
A Great Phrase to De-Escalate Back-to-School Tension 2023-08-14 · 24m
Moms, This is NOT Your Fault (Tough Toddler Troubles) 2023-08-12 · 50m
Let Your Kids Be Odd & Responsible For Themselves 2023-08-09 · 14m
3 Quick Ways to Help Kids at Back-to-School Time 2023-08-06 · 16m
Stop Making Your Kids Eat Your Food…Or Ideas 2023-07-30 · 15m
You’re Not Yelling…Yet. But Here’s What Ticks You Off. 2023-07-23 · 14m
One New Idea When a Child Lashes Out 2023-07-16 · 15m
Straight Up Defiance: 7 Ways to Stop It. 2023-07-09 · 30m
When Kids Resist & Whine—Stop Trying to Make Everything Better 2023-07-02 · 16m
Q&A: Exhausted By Lies, Defiance, Yelling, Moody Kids? 2023-06-28 · 60m
2 Ways to (Re)Build Your Relationship With Your Strong-Willed Child 2023-06-25 · 20m
Kirk Answers Your Toughest Questions! 2023-06-23 · 45m
Handling A Demanding Child Without Losing Your Mind 2023-06-18 · 24m
How to Discipline Without Anger 2023-06-11 · 20m
"I Don't Have Anger Issues!" 2023-06-09 · 8m
Triggered By Messes? An Odd Way to Get Your Kids to Listen More 2023-06-04 · 22m
Child Bossy, Melt Down Over Transitions & Losing, Argue Relentlessly? 2023-05-28 · 19m
Sibling Fights: What Are The Consequences? 2023-05-21 · 16m
When Your Child Thrashes About—Teach Them To Be Responsible 2023-05-15 · 30m
I Feel Like A Failure As A Mom! My Child Won’t Listen! 2023-05-07 · 36m
Why Do Strong-Willed Kids Push Your Buttons? 2023-04-23 · 20m
PANDAS, Pills, Patience & Pushups: Who Wins the Faceoff? 2023-04-16 · 18m
Responding to Blatant Disrespect & Backtalk 2023-04-09 · 29m
How To Restrict Phone Usage With Your Kids 2023-04-02 · 25m
How to Teach Kids Self-Control & Gratitude 2023-03-26 · 14m
Stop Power Struggles Over Anxiety & Trying New Things 2023-03-12 · 22m
What Anxiety Feels Like For Kids 2023-03-11 · 9m
Reactive, Dawdling Kid Who Lashes Out, Not Good At Losing 2023-03-05 · 15m
5 Ways to Stop the Afternoon Chaos & Meltdowns 2023-02-26 · 21m
Q&A With 5 Odd Answers To Tough Questions 2023-02-22 · 27m
Try This During Meltdowns, Chaos, Sibling Fights 2023-02-19 · 14m
5-Minute Valentine's Day Message: Say This To Your Spouse 2023-02-13 · 6m
10 Secrets To Stop Homework Battles 2023-02-05 · 18m
Men In The Arena Guest Podcast: Discipline Without Anger w/ Kirk Martin 2023-02-02 · 65m
Child Who Creates Chaos & Seeks Attention (Attachment Issues) 2023-01-29 · 18m
Q&A For Teachers & Parents: Kids Daydreaming, Not Listening, Acting Silly in Class 2023-01-24 · 22m
How to Reset/Recover After You React/Yell At/Lecture Your Child 2023-01-22 · 10m
3 Ways to Keep From Destroying Your Child’s Confidence 2023-01-15 · 27m
Teachers: 5 Ways to Help Students with Anxiety, Focus, Social Skills, & Transitions 2023-01-10 · 14m
One Way to Change Your Child's Response Overnight 2023-01-08 · 23m
The Truth About Lying & How To Stop It 2023-01-01 · 18m
When To Be Tough Or Soft? Specific Examples. 2022-12-26 · 19m
5 Quick Holiday/Family Survival Strategies 2022-12-19 · 13m
What Should Worry You About Your Strong-Willed Child 2022-12-12 · 25m
A Grumbling, Growling Child: 3 Ideas For Defiance & Complaining 2022-12-04 · 13m
Tired of Being Judged As A Parent During the Holidays? 2022-11-28 · 11m
3 (Actually 5!) Quick Ideas For Dads & Moms 2022-11-16 · 14m
Child Hits, Screams, Defiant? What's the Root? 2022-11-13 · 15m
Why Your Kids Aren’t Listening or Progressing 2022-11-06 · 10m
One Secret to Change Misbehavior & Build Confidence 2022-10-30 · 18m
The Danger of Labels: Help, Don’t Fix, Your Child 2022-10-23 · 19m
Dishonesty or Distrust? When Kids Lie or Won’t Talk to You. 2022-10-16 · 14m
Moms Do Too Much. Here’s How to Stop That. 2022-10-09 · 12m
How to “Yell” Appropriately At Toddlers, Teens & In Between 2022-10-02 · 14m
3 Ways A Dad Prevented Volcanic Reactions 2022-09-25 · 20m
5 Simple Tips to Calm Down & De-Escalate Situations 2022-09-05 · 10m
10 Back-to-School Tips for Kids Ages 3-17 2022-08-15 · 33m
Proper Expectations of Toddlers, Teens & In-Between 2022-08-10 · 27m
Calm Parenting Podcast Trailer 2022-08-04 · 3m
Getting Your Child to Be Part of Family Life & Motivated In School? 2022-07-31 · 24m
Kids Who Complain: 2 Big Insights 2022-06-26 · 16m
Every Mom's Dilemma: Navigating Meltdowns (From Child & Spouse) 2022-06-19 · 22m
DADS: 2 Noble Goals, 2 Big Challenges 2022-06-12 · 14m
4 Things We Misunderstand About Strong-Willed Children 2022-06-05 · 20m
Frazzled Child In A Bad Mood? How to Help. 2022-06-01 · 15m
You Don’t Have To Take It (Disrespect)! A Tough Approach 2022-05-23 · 18m
Widows and Single Parents: Dealing With Guilt & Anger/Defiance 2022-05-21 · 15m
Child Who Corrects You, Proves Their Point 2022-05-16 · 15m
3 Behaviors We Misinterpret As Defiance or Selfishness 2022-05-09 · 24m
Stop Judging Moms: No One Has Any Idea How Hard This Is 2022-05-01 · 17m
Are You Coddling Your Child? A Surprising Answer 2022-04-24 · 18m
How to Get Your Kids to Control Themselves 2022-04-21 · 10m
Have A Relentless Arguer? Use This Script. 2022-04-17 · 12m
When Kids Don’t Respect A Step-Parent 2022-04-16 · 14m
Child Sending Inappropriate Texts, Vaping, Drinking? Use This Script 2022-04-11 · 18m
Fights Over Bedtime, Fortnite & Swearing: How to Teach Delayed Gratification 2022-04-03 · 13m
“I’m Stupid!” How to Change/Improve Behavior 2022-03-27 · 19m
How Can I Get Through To My Child? 2022-03-21 · 11m
Why I'm Glad A Kid Ignored His Parents 2022-03-14 · 12m
3 Scripts for Kids Who Hate to Lose, Whine, Or Say “That’s Not Fair!” 2022-03-10 · 17m
A Script & 2 Ways to Diffuse Heated Moments 2022-03-06 · 15m
Texas: 2 Live Events in Texas & An Opportunity to Come to Your Town! 2022-03-01 · 3m
Why Defiance Is An Opportunity 2022-03-01 · 20m
5 Discipline Tools To Get Your Kids to Cooperate 2022-02-21 · 20m
Motivating Kids in Sports, Music, & Extracurriculars 2022-02-17 · 13m
Get Your Kids to Listen Without Resistance 2022-02-15 · 14m
5 Minutes to Change Morning/Bedtime & Save Your Marriage 2022-02-12 · 5m
Consequences That Work & Build Trust, Not Shame 2022-02-08 · 12m
Should You Express Disappointment In Your Child? 2022-02-01 · 13m
Kid Who Acts Like Nothing Happened After Meltdown 2022-01-23 · 21m
Proper Expectations: Why Kids Do Things on Their Own Terms 2022-01-16 · 15m
Turn Disruptive Students into Helpful, Confident Kids 2022-01-09 · 12m
Never Say These Two Phrases To An Upset Child 2022-01-02 · 11m
When Kids Rage & Feel Helpless 2021-12-27 · 10m
Child Not Living Up to Potential? Do This. 2021-12-19 · 14m
Medication For Behavior Issues? Try These 7 Strategies First. 2021-12-12 · 14m
Don’t Miss These Critical Moments: Defiant or Desperate Kid? 2021-12-05 · 19m
Disappoint Your Kids on Purpose 2021-11-29 · 17m
5 Ways To Survive Thanksgiving with Family 2021-11-24 · 38m
Do What Works, Even If It’s Weird 2021-11-21 · 12m
Old School Parenting Outdated? Not In These 2 Ways. 2021-11-18 · 15m
Why Your Kids Aren’t Listening or Progressing 2021-11-15 · 10m
Child Hits, Screams, Defiant? What’s the Root? 2021-11-08 · 15m
Child Procrastinate? How to Help Kids Focus. 2021-11-01 · 16m
Get Kids to Love & Respect Siblings? 2021-10-25 · 18m
Dads Only: How To Really Get Respect 2021-10-22 · 20m
Should You Ask Less of A Strong-Willed Child? 2021-10-17 · 13m
Moms Do Too Much. Here’s How to Stop That. 2021-10-11 · 12m
How Involved Should You Be in Homework? 2021-10-04 · 16m
Kids Not Living Up to Potential? 2021-09-26 · 17m
Have An Unmotivated, Frustrated Child Who Feels Dumb? 2021-09-21 · 14m
Do We Give In? Let Her Get Away With Things? 2021-09-13 · 17m
Child Anxious? Won’t Push Through Tough Assignments? 2021-09-07 · 16m
A Great Phrase to De-Escalate Back-to-School Tension 2021-08-16 · 24m
10 Back-to-School Tips for Kids Ages 3-17 2021-08-08 · 33m
Do Calm Strategies Apply to Kids/Parents of All Ages? 2021-08-07 · 19m
The Danger of Labels: Help, Don’t Fix, Your Child 2021-08-01 · 19m
When Kids Are Wrong & Do Irritating Things 2021-06-21 · 15m
Special Podcast for Father's Day 2021-06-20 · 14m
How to Affirm a Child Who Rejects Praise 2021-06-14 · 10m
Your Child Flips You Off-Tough Discipline & De-Escalating 2021-06-08 · 25m
How to Get Kids’ Heads Out of Screens This Summer 2021-06-04 · 23m
For Friends in California and Arizona 2021-06-02 · 3m
When Kids Refuse To Go, Lash Out & Don’t Like Your Rules 2021-06-01 · 22m
How To Fix Your Relationship With Your Strong-Willed Child 2021-05-24 · 30m
How To Handle Chaos, Whining, Meltdowns & Sibling Fights 2021-05-18 · 19m
A Message For Kids: You Don't Need To Be Fixed 2021-05-15 · 10m
SPECIAL PODCAST: Mother's Day Message For My Mom 2021-05-09 · 18m
How A Dad Stopped a Power Struggle Over School 2021-05-06 · 32m
No, Your Kids DO NOT Want Your Attention—They Want This. 2021-05-03 · 18m
Why Kids Resist Your Help 2021-04-26 · 16m
Stop Meltdowns & Fights, Improve Focus & Sleep 2021-04-20 · 19m
10 Tips for Kids Ages 2-7 2021-04-18 · 23m
My Son Pushes My Buttons On Purpose. 2021-04-13 · 18m
How to Set Limits & Use Tough Discipline 2021-04-05 · 16m
Dads: Want Kids to Listen? Here's A Game Plan 2021-04-01 · 15m
Get Rid of Your Child's Shame This Week 2021-03-29 · 14m
Boy Can’t Lose Games, Girl Hanging Out with “Wrong” Friends 2021-03-24 · 14m
3 Ways to Get Calm, Compliance & Contrition 2021-03-22 · 15m
Stop Projecting Adult Expectations On Your Kids 2021-03-15 · 16m
3 Quick Ideas for Teachers 2021-03-14 · 15m
Why You Should NOT Talk About A Child's Feelings 2021-03-08 · 10m
This F Word Improves Grades and Homework 2021-03-04 · 16m
"Ugh! Another Call About School!" 2021-03-02 · 22m
Why Your Kids Ask “Why?” Every Time 2021-02-22 · 15m
Stop Trying to Save Your Marriage 2021-02-20 · 10m
Being Calm Doesn’t Mean Being Sweet or A Door Mat 2021-02-15 · 16m
Stop Battles Over Screens: 5 Ideas 2021-02-10 · 14m
When Kids Have Bad Moods 2021-02-09 · 15m
The Unrelenting, Demanding Child 2021-02-04 · 6m
WHEN To Discipline and HOW To Get On the Same Page 2021-02-01 · 25m
Entitled Brat? When You Should Give In. 2021-01-27 · 20m
WHEN Will My Child Finally Be Responsible? 2021-01-26 · 10m
An Alternative to Consequences: How to Change Behavior & Build A Closer Relationship 2021-01-22 · 10m
Sibling Rivalry, Tantrums, “It’s Not Fair,” Unmotivated Teens 2021-01-18 · 36m
When Your Kids & Spouse Don’t Do What You Ask/Respect You 2021-01-15 · 37m
Discipline In The Midst of Defiance & Meltdowns 2021-01-12 · 20m
Little Stuff Triggers Me: 5 Steps to Turn Fights into Calm 2021-01-04 · 28m
What Now? 2 Ways to Stop Power Struggles This Week 2020-12-28 · 15m
Straight Talk for Dads 2020-12-22 · 8m
How Can You Control Your Emotions & Stop Reacting? 2020-12-21 · 25m
Your Kids Are Different, Not Broken 2020-12-16 · 14m
Stop Being Mommy: How to Get Your Kids to Be Responsible For Themselves 2020-12-13 · 25m
One Quick Way to De-Escalate (Listen With Your Kids) 2020-12-10 · 6m
Get Ex On Same Page? How to Discipline Step-Kids? 2020-12-04 · 18m
Anxiety & Defiance: Change Your Child Overnight 2020-11-30 · 20m
Do Not Apologize For Your Kids This Thanksgiving 2020-11-25 · 15m
Why Are Kids Oppositional? 2 Action Steps This Week 2020-11-23 · 20m
2 Reasons Your Wife Doesn't Have Sex With (Or Respect) You 2020-11-21 · 10m
You’re Not the Boss of Me! How to End An Argument. 2020-11-17 · 20m
Child Call You An Idiot, Have Trouble in School, Fight with Siblings? 5 Ways to Change Behavior 2020-11-14 · 20m
Transition Trouble? How To Get Quick Compliance 2020-11-10 · 18m
Calming Upset Kids & Dealing with Defiance 2020-11-02 · 14m
When To Be Tough Or Make Exceptions for Behavior Issues? Change Behavior, NOT Your Child’s Nature. 2020-10-27 · 18m
Bedtime, AM Routine, Hygiene & More 2020-10-19 · 20m
Why Kids Say No: 10 Ways To Stop It 2020-10-12 · 30m
Motivate Your Child, Stop Negativity & Sibling Fights 2020-10-05 · 35m
“I Boil With Anger When My Son Does This…” 2020-09-28 · 20m
“I Don’t Want Your Help!” How to Help Without the Fights. 2020-09-21 · 21m
A Script for Defiance—Mouthy, Demanding Kids 2020-09-14 · 22m
Bad Attitude? Bad Behavior? Try This. 2020-09-08 · 16m
Getting Kids to Stop Procrastinating & Interrupting Work Calls 2020-09-05 · 17m
Everyone Is Wrong About Your Kids 2020-09-01 · 18m
School Anxiety? 5 Ways to Avoid Meltdowns 2020-08-25 · 20m
Get Kids Up for School--3 Quick Motivation Tips 2020-08-22 · 10m
Your Kid Doesn't Fit In. Best Podcast of 2020 2020-08-17 · 34m
What “I Hate You!” Really Means 2020-08-11 · 25m
13 School Ideas in 13 Minutes for Teachers & Parents 2020-08-10 · 13m
Stop Fights Over School, Screens, & Chores: 5 Tips 2020-08-04 · 29m
Your Name is A 4-Letter Word In Our Home 2020-07-28 · 20m
Teachers: 10 Back-to-School Tips & COVID Ideas 2020-07-27 · 14m
Child Won’t Follow Through, Ruins Family Time 2020-07-21 · 42m
Stop Sibling Fights: A Script 2020-07-14 · 26m
3 Quick Discipline Tools When Consequences Don’t Work 2020-07-07 · 20m
“Calm Down Now!” 5 Ways to Calm Situations 2020-06-30 · 23m
“I Feel Like I Lost Myself In Raising Kids.” 2020-06-23 · 20m
Don’t Crush Spirits—3 Ways to Help Unmotivated, Defiant Kids 2020-06-16 · 30m
This May Save Your Relationship 2020-06-09 · 26m
"I Can't Breathe." 6 Ways to Approach Heated & Emotional Topics 2020-06-01 · 18m
Lying & Misbehavior: Don’t Miss the Real Issue! 2020-05-31 · 23m
Q&A: Kids Rude, Coming Off Meds, Running Off 2020-05-26 · 24m
When Kids Are Irritating—Stop Fixing, Start Building 2020-05-18 · 15m
How to Stop Meltdowns, Defiance, Hitting & More 2020-05-11 · 16m
Moms Do Too Much & How A Dad Stopped a Power Struggle Over School 2020-05-04 · 32m
Dads: 3 Quick, Easy Action Steps in 8 Minutes 2020-04-30 · 8m
When Kids Question You or Your Faith 2020-04-29 · 28m
"I Can't Please You." Repeating My Own Father's Mistakes. 2020-04-27 · 30m
Use This Checklist for Unmotivated or Defiant Kids 2020-04-21 · 22m
Take the Pressure Off Yourself & Your Kids 2020-04-15 · 23m
Have A Relentless Arguer? 5 Ways to Stop This 2020-04-13 · 19m
Meltdowns Over Screen Time: Casey's Message to Kids & Parents 2020-04-11 · 15m
Kids Irritating You & Each Other 2020-04-07 · 21m
Stop the Meltdowns & Quarantine Fights 2020-04-03 · 12m
Kids Backtalking & Disrespectful Attitudes—How to De-escalate 2020-04-02 · 35m
Why You WANT A Strong-Willed Child 2020-03-30 · 28m
Procrastinators, Perfectionists & Kids Who Resist Work—5 Ways to Help 2020-03-27 · 18m
Disappointing Your Kids—Social Distancing, Screens & Sweets 2020-03-22 · 36m
Coronavirus: Your Survival Guide to Long Days & Weeks Together 2020-03-15 · 53m
Coronavirus: 9 Ways to Counter the Anxiety 2020-03-14 · 26m
Why Your Kids Melt Down & Shut Down 2020-03-09 · 23m
How To Get Kids To Be Responsible For Their Choices 2020-03-01 · 30m
New Jersey & Long Island / DC & NOVA / South Carolina—Meet Us In Person at FREE EVENTS. 2020-03-01 · 5m
Obeying with Video Games, Homework & Chores 2020-02-24 · 24m
Podcast for Kids: 3 Ways to Help Overcome Anxiety 2020-02-23 · 9m
Stop Tantrums & The Relentless Arguer 2020-02-18 · 36m
Explosive Meltdowns, Anxiety, Sensory Kids Who Get Physical. 2020-02-10 · 29m
Big Changes Now: 3 Situations You Can Change Overnight 2020-02-05 · 29m
“I’m Not Trying to Be A Jerk!” 2020-01-27 · 23m
How to Deal With Emotions 2020-01-21 · 34m
Being Tough With Toddlers to Teens 2020-01-14 · 38m
Child Messing Up Your Agenda? 2020-01-07 · 19m
Why Kirk Struggled—Some Deeply Personal Insights to Help You in 2020 2019-12-30 · 29m
5 Quick Holiday/Family Survival Strategies 2019-12-20 · 18m
Obedience, Authority & Defiance 2019-12-17 · 33m
Bedtime, Dinnertime & Morning Routine: 5 Ways to Stop the Stress 2019-12-10 · 19m
Stop Sibling Fights & Lying, and Build A Confident Kid 2019-12-02 · 20m
How to Enjoy Your Challenging Child 2019-11-25 · 22m
Defiance: 3 Scripts with Your Kids 2019-11-18 · 16m
Strong-Willed Child Pushing Your Buttons? 2019-11-12 · 20m
Do This to Get Your Kids to Change 2019-11-01 · 26m
No More Behavior Charts! Turning Negative Behavior Positive. 2019-10-21 · 29m
Motivating A Kid Who Gives Up or Has Shut Down 2019-10-07 · 31m
The Key to Compliance: Being Tough While Building Trust 2019-10-01 · 28m
Motivating Kids with Bad Attitudes 2019-09-23 · 20m
Child Forget to Turn in Homework? Help with Focus. 2019-09-16 · 15m
“I’m Not Going!” Child Challenging Your Authority? 2019-09-09 · 22m
Confrontation with Long Island Mom--Can You Change My Child Quickly? 2019-09-04 · 21m
How To Be Tough & Stop Escalating 2019-08-20 · 16m
5 Tips in 5 Minutes for Men 2019-08-16 · 7m
This Makes Anxiety Worse: A New Script for Anxiety 2019-08-06 · 23m
“5 More Minutes, Mom!” Getting Resistant Kids to Move 2019-07-16 · 20m
Appropriate Consequences? Stealing, Lying & More 2019-07-09 · 21m
Dads: 3 Ways to Get Kids to Respect & Listen to You 2019-06-01 · 20m
Finish School Strong: 5 Tips 2019-05-14 · 18m
Mommy Lectures Don't Work. This does. 2019-05-07 · 16m
Why I Don't Like Mother's Day 2019-05-01 · 21m
Change Your Child by Changing Yourself First 2019-04-18 · 15m
Chores, Fortnite, Authority, Respect. Kids Who Give Up When It’s Difficult 2019-04-08 · 24m
Child Pushing Your Buttons? Good! Here's How to Stop It. 2019-04-01 · 19m
2 Key Phrases When Kids Shut Down (For Teachers & Parents) 2019-03-19 · 25m
Struggling, Unmotivated Kids: 2 Ways to Help 2019-03-04 · 16m
Stop Crushing Spirits: 5 Ways Teachers Can Help Our Kids 2019-02-25 · 22m
Kids Not Listening? Don't Mess With Me. 2019-02-18 · 19m
No More Excuses, Kids! You Have Unique Advantages (For Parents & Teachers) 2019-01-26 · 23m
Want Responsible, Respectful Kids? Do The Step Back. 2019-01-21 · 20m
Get Your Strong-Willed Kids to Do Stuff Without The Fight 2019-01-08 · 18m
Parenting is Hard. 2 Ways to Keep Your Sanity in 2019. 2019-01-01 · 15m
Stop Power Struggles With Strong-Willed Kids 2018-12-17 · 12m
Q:A: Hubby On Board? Rude or Anxious Kids. 2018-12-11 · 20m
Concerned About Social Skills? 2018-12-01 · 23m
Stop Trying to Fix Your Kids—Train Their Brains 2018-11-27 · 21m
De-Escalate & Discipline A Defiant Child: My Best Podcast Ever 2018-11-13 · 32m
Q&A Lightning Round: Fairness, Getting Kids to Be Responsible & Calming Upset Students 2018-10-23 · 20m
Watch Your Tone! Calming Intense Kids. 2018-10-02 · 14m
When Kids Push Buttons & Yell at Mom 2018-09-18 · 11m
Consequences for Lying & Bad Behavior: A Radically Different Approach 2018-09-11 · 25m
Stop Endless Arguments Over Sleep, Homework, Phones & More 2018-09-04 · 27m
THE SMART*** KID WHO CHANGED THE WORLD 2018-08-21 · 16m
Massive Meltdown & Destructive Defiance 2018-08-14 · 15m
Disciplining Calculating, Willful Children 2018-08-07 · 18m
Consequences Don't Work! Why Good Behavior Doesn't Matter 2018-07-29 · 20m
Bob The Nuclear Reactor—5 Keys to Stop Reacting 2018-07-02 · 16m
Toddlers to Teens: Tantrums, Defiance & Meltdowns 2018-06-19 · 15m
Better Than Behavior Charts? Build Confidence Instead of Crushing Spirits. 2018-05-22 · 15m
ADHD & Medication? A Unique Approach & 10 Tools. 2018-05-01 · 24m
Space: 5 Ways To Correct, Calm, and Command Kids Without A Fight 2018-04-24 · 10m
Get Kids Off Screens: The Real Secret 2018-03-27 · 23m
MEN: 5 Quick, Practical Tips to Get the Respect You Want 2018-01-27 · 15m
Get Your Kids to Make Good Choices: Two Practical Ideas You Can Use Tonight. 2018-01-20 · 19m
An Emotional Story: Change Your Child by Changing Yourself First 2018-01-08 · 35m
Morning Madness: 10 Ways to Get Kids Up Without Fights 2017-12-12 · 23m
Intense Kids: 2 Ways to Calm & Build Confidence 2017-11-28 · 14m
Help With ADHD—Angry Kirk! 2017-11-06 · 22m
7 Ways to Motivate Kids 2017-10-28 · 39m
Kids Interrupting? Entitled? Creating Boundaries. 2017-10-26 · 15m
Teachers: Sensory, Social Skills & Transitions in Class 2017-10-23 · 16m
Secret Discipline Tool: Men, Moms & Marriage 2017-10-16 · 27m
Teachers: Behavior Issues in Class? 10 Ideas. 2017-09-26 · 19m
Controversial: Kid Flips Off His Dad 2017-09-24 · 32m
Calming Anxious and Defiant Children 2017-09-19 · 31m
When Kids Are Defiant: Teaching Without Escalating 2017-09-14 · 27m
Discipline When Consequences Don't Work 2017-09-13 · 26m
Stop Yelling, Lecturing, & Power Struggles 2017-09-12 · 58m
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