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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