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