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  Why More Rigid Child Can’t Lose Games, Can Boss Siblings, Must Prove Their Point? #629 30.08.2026 31мин

  Why does losing a game trigger a massive meltdown? The same reason your kids boss siblings, obsess over fairness and have to prove their point, wear the same clothes and eat the same foods, struggle with changes in plans…and even collect acorns in their pockets. The good news is these behaviors all have the same root cause…and similar solutions! Kirk provides a practical cheat sheet to stop the constant drama…and help your child be more flexible. P.S. We can share the Calm Parenting Bundle with parents and in-laws so you can be on the same page! Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products/ and download your roadmap to peace today. Email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) with questions or for financial assistance. COZY EARTH Cozy Earth’s Labor Day Sale is happening now through September 8th. Head to https://cozyearth.com (https://cozyearth.com/) and use my code CALM for an exclusive 30% off home and sleepwear. IXL LEARNING Make an impact on your child’s learning, get IXL now. Calm Parenting Podcast listeners get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRK (https://ixl.com/KIRK) HUNGRYROOT Go to https://Hungryroot.com/Calm (https://hungryroot.com/Calm) and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. SKYLIGHT CALENDAR Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTING (https://myskylight.com/PARENTING) CURE HYDRATION Cure is offering our listeners 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best. Visit https://curehydration.com/CALM and use promo code CALM for 20% off your first order. WAYFAIR Head to https:// (https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/goog_1279774475) Wayfair.com (http://wayfair.com/) right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Scripts to Set Effective Boundaries With Critical Parents & In-Laws #628 28.08.2026 30мин

  Your primary responsibility is to the family you created, not the family you came from. But standing your ground can feel scary with an intimidating, critical, or manipulative parent. If you’ve spent your whole life staying quiet, this episode is for you. You will have exact, word-for-word scripts to help you confidently set healthy boundaries and earn the respect you deserve. Plus, we’ll show grandparents specific ways to connect with your strong-willed child instead of criticizing them. P.S. We can share the Calm Parenting Bundle with parents and in-laws so you can be on the same page! Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products/ and download your roadmap to peace today. Email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) with questions or for financial assistance. COZY EARTH Cozy Earth’s Labor Day Sale is happening now through September 8th. Head to https://cozyearth.com (https://cozyearth.com/) and use my code CALM for an exclusive 30% off home and sleepwear. IXL LEARNING Make an impact on your child’s learning, get IXL now. Calm Parenting Podcast listeners get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRK (https://ixl.com/KIRK) HUNGRYROOT Go to https://Hungryroot.com/Calm (https://hungryroot.com/Calm) and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. SKYLIGHT CALENDAR Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTING (https://myskylight.com/PARENTING) CURE HYDRATION Cure is offering our listeners 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best. Visit https://curehydration.com/CALM and use promo code CALM for 20% off your first order. WAYFAIR Head to https:// (https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/goog_1279774475) Wayfair.com (http://wayfair.com/) right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  “Your Boots Are Dumb & My Friend’s Mom is Better!” Turning Ugly Moments into Bonding Memories #627 26.08.2026 29мин

  \"Your boots are dumb and I don’t even like them!\" \"My friend’s Mom buys her better things.\" Ouch. Is this really what you envisioned when you decided to have kids? Whether your child is throwing hurtful insults, refusing dinner, smashing toys, or melting down over sensory issues, it\'s easy to feel unappreciated and exhausted. I give you specific scripts to turn ugly encounters into bonding moments without the drama. Your kids CAN be responsible for themselves—let’s learn how! P.S. We can share the Calm Parenting Bundle with teachers and other caregivers so they know exactly how to help your strong-willed child! Take advantage of our Back-To-School Sale at https://celebratecalm.com/products/ and download your roadmap to peace today. Email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) if you have questions or need financial help with our Calm Parenting Bundle. COZY EARTH Head to https://cozyearth.com (https://cozyearth.com/) and use my code CALM for an exclusive 20% off. IXL LEARNING Make an impact on your child’s learning, get IXL now. Calm Parenting Podcast listeners get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRK (https://ixl.com/KIRK) HUNGRYROOT Go to https://Hungryroot.com/Calm (https://hungryroot.com/Calm) and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. SKYLIGHT CALENDAR Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTING (https://myskylight.com/PARENTING) CURE HYDRATION Cure is offering our listeners 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best. Visit https://curehydration.com/CALM and use promo code CALM for 20% off your first order. WAYFAIR Head to https:// (https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/goog_1279774475) Wayfair.com (http://wayfair.com/) right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Why Natural Consequences Backfire With Strong-Willed Children (And What Works) #626 23.08.2026 29мин

  Our kids often see your boundaries and consequences as a challenge to overcome, not as something to avoid! They won’t give in…and neither should you. But this can lead to never-ending power struggles. I want to show you a much better path to get your kids to actually take responsibility for their actions. Without the drama or exhausting tug-of-war over even easy requests. P.S. We can share the Calm Parenting Bundle with teachers and other caregivers so they know exactly how to help your strong-willed child! Take advantage of our Back-To-School Sale at https://celebratecalm.com/products/ and download your roadmap to peace today. Email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) if you have questions or need financial help with our Calm Parenting Bundle. COZY EARTH Head to https://cozyearth.com (https://cozyearth.com/) and use my code CALM for an exclusive 20% off. IXL LEARNING Make an impact on your child’s learning, get IXL now. Calm Parenting Podcast listeners get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRK (https://ixl.com/KIRK) HUNGRYROOT Go to https://Hungryroot.com/Calm (https://hungryroot.com/Calm) and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. SKYLIGHT CALENDAR Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTING (https://myskylight.com/PARENTING) CURE HYDRATION Cure is offering our listeners 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best. Visit https://curehydration.com/CALM and use promo code CALM for 20% off your first order. WAYFAIR Head to https:// (https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/goog_1279774475) Wayfair.com (http://wayfair.com/) right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Expect Big Battles From Morning to Midnight: Here’s Your 5-Step Game Plan #625 19.08.2026 32мин

  Morning grumbling. After-school complaints. Grocery store meltdowns over cookies. Sibling fights while you’re trying to cook dinner, all while your spouse gets increasingly stressed by a picky eater... and you haven’t even gotten to tears over homework, bath, or bedtime yet! If your days feel like a 24/7 non-stop war of attrition, then use these 5 concrete scripts so you know exactly what to do when—not if—the next meltdown happens. P.S. We can share the Calm Parenting Bundle with teachers and other caregivers so they know exactly how to help your strong-willed child! Take advantage of our Back-To-School Sale at https://celebratecalm.com/products/ and download your roadmap to peace today. Email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) if you have questions or need financial help with our Calm Parenting Bundle. COZY EARTH Head to https://cozyearth.com (https://cozyearth.com/) and use my code CALM for an exclusive 20% off. IXL LEARNING Make an impact on your child’s learning, get IXL now. Calm Parenting Podcast listeners get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRK (https://ixl.com/KIRK) HUNGRYROOT Go to https://Hungryroot.com/Calm (https://hungryroot.com/Calm) and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. SKYLIGHT CALENDAR Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTING (https://myskylight.com/PARENTING) CURE HYDRATION Cure is offering our listeners 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best. Visit https://curehydration.com/CALM and use promo code CALM for 20% off your first order. WAYFAIR Head to https:// (https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/goog_1279774475) Wayfair.com (http://wayfair.com/) right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Why Do I Have to Do This?\" How to Motivate the Child Who Questions Everything #624 16.08.2026 32мин

  Do you have a child who pushes your buttons, avoids hard tasks, and always asks \"Why?\" instead of just doing what you ask? It’s exhausting! It\'s easy to label them as lazy or rude—but there’s a better way to look at it. Listen to this episode if you want to stop losing battles and reframe your child’s irritating traits to motivate, connect and build their confidence. **Tomorrow CAN be different from today, without the guilt and tears. Take advantage of our Back-To-School Sale at https://celebratecalm.com/products/ and download your roadmap to peace today. Share the programs with your child\'s teachers. Email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) if you have questions or need financial help with our Calm Parenting Bundle.** COZY EARTH Head to https://cozyearth.com (https://cozyearth.com/) and use my code CALM for an exclusive 20% off. IXL LEARNING Make an impact on your child’s learning, get IXL now. Calm Parenting Podcast listeners get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRK (https://ixl.com/KIRK) HUNGRYROOT Go to https://Hungryroot.com/Calm (https://hungryroot.com/Calm) and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. SKYLIGHT CALENDAR Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTING (https://myskylight.com/PARENTING) CURE HYDRATION Cure is offering our listeners 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best. Visit https://curehydration.com/CALM and use promo code CALM for 20% off your first order. WAYFAIR Head to https:// (https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/goog_1279774475) Wayfair.com (http://wayfair.com/) right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Q&A With Casey #1: Mistaking Intensity for Unhappiness, Feeling Like A Bad Kid & More #623 12.08.2026 34мин

  What is it like to grow up as an intense, strong-willed child—and how does that intensity follow you into adulthood and marriage? In this special Q&A episode with my son, Casey reveals what he’d tell his 8-year-old self and what “Don’t assume my intensity means I’m not happy” means. The unscripted moments are gold: when you had bad moments, were you internalizing anger at me for being overbearing or just thinking you were a bad kid who didn’t fit in? I think you will find his raw, honest insight very helpful. P.S. LET YOUR KIDS LISTEN to the Calm Parenting Bundle. Take advantage of our Back-To-School Sale at https://celebratecalm.com/products/ and download your roadmap to peace today. Share the programs with your child\'s teachers. Casey can recommend specific programs for them. Email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) with questions or financial assistance. COZY EARTH Head to https://cozyearth.com (https://cozyearth.com/) and use my code CALM for an exclusive 20% off. IXL LEARNING Make an impact on your child’s learning, get IXL now. Calm Parenting Podcast listeners get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRK (https://ixl.com/KIRK) HUNGRYROOT Go to https://Hungryroot.com/Calm (https://hungryroot.com/Calm) and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. SKYLIGHT CALENDAR Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTING (https://myskylight.com/PARENTING) CURE HYDRATION Cure is offering our listeners 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best. Visit https://curehydration.com/CALM and use promo code CALM for 20% off your first order. WAYFAIR Head to https:// (https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/goog_1279774475) Wayfair.com (http://wayfair.com/) right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Let\'s Make Discipline Easy Without Being Authoritarian or Permissive #622 09.08.2026 28мин

  What works with most kids backfires with our kids! So how can we discipline without being authoritarian or permissive? How can we go beyond consequences that don\'t work to actually change behavior while building trust? What are appropriate expectations of your child and yourself? I simplify discipline by giving you three practical action steps and scripts that work with kids of all ages. **Tomorrow CAN be different from today, without the guilt and tears. Take advantage of our Back-To-School Sale at https://celebratecalm.com/products/ and download your roadmap to peace today. Share the programs with your child\'s teachers.** COZY EARTH Head to https://cozyearth.com (https://cozyearth.com/) and use my code CALM for an exclusive 20% off. IXL LEARNING Make an impact on your child’s learning, get IXL now. Calm Parenting Podcast listeners get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRK (https://ixl.com/KIRK) HUNGRYROOT Go to https://Hungryroot.com/Calm (https://hungryroot.com/Calm) and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. SKYLIGHT CALENDAR Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTING (https://myskylight.com/PARENTING) CURE HYDRATION Cure is offering our listeners 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best. Visit https://curehydration.com/CALM and use promo code CALM for 20% off your first order. WAYFAIR Head to https:// (https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/goog_1279774475) Wayfair.com (http://wayfair.com/) right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Adoption #2: Kids Who Never Seem Full or Happy, Unhealthy Attachments, Separation & Sleep Issues ... 07.08.2026 30мин

  In this special episode, I address these specific issues from parents of adopted kids: Our son will attach himself to anyone who gives him positive or negative attention. Our daughter always wants to be attached to only me and won’t separate. Our child has a \"love bucket\" with a giant hole in the bottom. Our kids never seem full, even with so much constant attention and love. It seems like she is unhappy and can\'t see the \"good\" in the day if ONE thing doesn\'t go her way. Ours was exposed to drugs, will not sleep, and becomes destructive. I want to give you practical strategies and hope. Please share this with support groups and other adoptive parents who need both encouragement and practical tools to help the kids they love so much. PS: This is the final week of our Christmas in July Sale. Get the lowest prices of the year NOW! Visit https://celebratecalm.com/july-sale/ to learn more and to change your family. Email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) with any questions. COZY EARTH Head to https://cozyearth.com (https://cozyearth.com/) and use my code CALM for an exclusive 20% off. IXL LEARNING Make an impact on your child’s learning, get IXL now. Calm Parenting Podcast listeners get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRK (https://ixl.com/KIRK) HUNGRYROOT Go to https://Hungryroot.com/Calm (https://hungryroot.com/Calm) and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. SKYLIGHT CALENDAR Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTING (https://myskylight.com/PARENTING) CURE HYDRATION Cure is offering our listeners 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best. Visit https://curehydration.com/CALM and use promo code CALM for 20% off your first order. WAYFAIR Head to https:// (https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/goog_1279774475) Wayfair.com (http://wayfair.com/) right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Dreading Calls from School? The Ultimate Back-to-School Behavior Guide #620 05.08.2026 28мин

  There is nothing worse than the pit in your stomach when you see the school\'s number on your phone. If your child struggles with following directions, transitions, impulse control, blurting out, or acting silly in class, it\'s easy to feel helpless. In this episode, I provide concrete strategies and exact scripts to hand your child\'s teacher before the drama starts. So teachers know how to help your child instead of punishing your child or sending home constant notes. P.S. You can share our proven school programs included in the extended Christmas In July Sale directly with your child’s teachers—so you can begin the school year on the same page. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/july-christmas/ to take advantage of the lowest prices of the summer. Email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) with questions. COZY EARTH Head to https://cozyearth.com (https://cozyearth.com/) and use my code CALM for an exclusive 20% off. IXL LEARNING Make an impact on your child’s learning, get IXL now. Calm Parenting Podcast listeners get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRK (https://ixl.com/KIRK) HUNGRYROOT Go to https://Hungryroot.com/Calm (https://hungryroot.com/Calm) and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. SKYLIGHT CALENDAR Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTING (https://myskylight.com/PARENTING) CURE HYDRATION Cure is offering our listeners 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best. Visit https://curehydration.com/CALM and use promo code CALM for 20% off your first order. WAYFAIR Head to https:// (https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/goog_1279774475) Wayfair.com (http://wayfair.com/) right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  \"I\'m Not Going!\" 5 Ways to Overcome School Refusal & Separation Anxiety #619 02.08.2026 28мин

  You know those morning meltdowns and battles are coming! What specific words and actions work when you have a child who struggles with separation anxiety, doesn’t like and refuses to go to school, and becomes rigidly defiant? You’ll quickly learn 5 practical, action-oriented steps that work for both parents at home and teachers in the classroom. P.S. You can share our proven school programs included in the extended Christmas In July Sale directly with your child’s teachers—so you can begin the school year on the same page. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/july-christmas/ to take advantage of the lowest prices of the summer. Email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) with questions. COZY EARTH Head to https://cozyearth.com (https://cozyearth.com/) and use my code CALM for an exclusive 20% off. IXL LEARNING Make an impact on your child’s learning, get IXL now. Calm Parenting Podcast listeners get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRK (https://ixl.com/KIRK) HUNGRYROOT Go to https://Hungryroot.com/Calm (https://hungryroot.com/Calm) and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. SKYLIGHT CALENDAR Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTING (https://myskylight.com/PARENTING) CURE HYDRATION Cure is offering our listeners 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best. Visit https://curehydration.com/CALM and use promo code CALM for 20% off your first order. WAYFAIR Head to https:// (https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/goog_1279774475) Wayfair.com (http://wayfair.com/) right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Do Adopted Kids Struggle More? Part #1 #618 31.07.2026 39мин

  Parents often believe if you adopt a child from birth and provide a loving home, that will mitigate most issues. It doesn’t usually work that way. There is no judgment here. Just the reality that trauma triggers different issues. That can manifest in kids with an insatiable craving for intensity, sensory pressure, connection, food, and things. I do not want you feeling guilty or alone. In the first of two episodes, I set realistic expectations and begin answering tough questions from parents with practical strategies. Please share this with support groups and other adoptive parents who need both encouragement and practical tools to help the kids they love so much. PS: This is the final week of our Christmas in July Sale. Get the lowest prices of the year NOW! Visit https://celebratecalm.com/july-sale/ to learn more and to change your family. Email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) with any questions. COZY EARTH Head to https://cozyearth.com (https://cozyearth.com/) and use my code CALM for an exclusive 20% off. IXL LEARNING Make an impact on your child’s learning, get IXL now. Calm Parenting Podcast listeners get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRK (https://ixl.com/KIRK) HUNGRYROOT Go to https://Hungryroot.com/Calm (https://hungryroot.com/Calm) and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. SKYLIGHT CALENDAR Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTING (https://myskylight.com/PARENTING) CURE HYDRATION Cure is offering our listeners 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best. Visit https://curehydration.com/CALM and use promo code CALM for 20% off your first order. WAYFAIR Head to https:// (https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/goog_1279774475) Wayfair.com (http://wayfair.com/) right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  The Meltdown That Changed Me Forever (And 2 Phrases You Must Use To Teach Instead of Punish). #617 29.07.2026 33мин

  This is the day I realized I was so consumed with how my son’s attitude made me feel, that I wasn’t actually helping him. I needed him to behave... so I could behave. In this episode, I provide a step-by-step guide for navigating those combustible situations you face daily—including the two phrases that work 99% of the time to de-escalate and allow you to teach instead of punish. PS: This is the final week of our Christmas in July Sale. Get the lowest prices of the year NOW! Visit https://celebratecalm.com/july-sale/ to learn more and to change your family. Email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) with any questions. COZY EARTH Head to https://cozyearth.com (https://cozyearth.com/) and use my code CALM for an exclusive 20% off. IXL LEARNING Make an impact on your child’s learning, get IXL now. Calm Parenting Podcast listeners get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRK (https://ixl.com/KIRK) HUNGRYROOT Go to https://Hungryroot.com/Calm (https://hungryroot.com/Calm) and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. SKYLIGHT CALENDAR Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTING (https://myskylight.com/PARENTING) CURE HYDRATION Cure is offering our listeners 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best. Visit https://curehydration.com/CALM and use promo code CALM for 20% off your first order. WAYFAIR Head to https:// (https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/goog_1279774475) Wayfair.com (http://wayfair.com/) right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Stop the Stand-Offs: Real-Life Fixes for Your 5, 10, or 15-Year-Old #616 26.07.2026 26мин

  Ever find yourself locked in a screaming match with your strong-willed child and suddenly realize, \"Wait... I’m arguing with a five-year-old?\" Whether you\'re dealing with a tantrumy toddler, a 10-year-old who makes everything a battle, or an unmotivated teenager who has shut down, Kirk shares powerful, real-world examples that will show you exactly how to de-escalate the tension and motivate your child ASAP. PS: This is the final week of our Christmas in July Sale. Get the lowest prices of the year NOW! Visit https://celebratecalm.com/july-sale/ to learn more and to change your family. Email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) with any questions. COZY EARTH Head to https://cozyearth.com (https://cozyearth.com/) and use my code CALM for an exclusive 20% off. IXL LEARNING Make an impact on your child’s learning, get IXL now. Calm Parenting Podcast listeners get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRK (https://ixl.com/KIRK) HUNGRYROOT Go to https://Hungryroot.com/Calm (https://hungryroot.com/Calm) and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. SKYLIGHT CALENDAR Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTING (https://myskylight.com/PARENTING) CURE HYDRATION Cure is offering our listeners 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best. Visit https://curehydration.com/CALM and use promo code CALM for 20% off your first order. WAYFAIR Head to https:// (https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/goog_1279774475) Wayfair.com (http://wayfair.com/) right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Questions Parents Are Afraid to Ask Out Loud: Do You Agree or Disagree With My Answers? #615 24.07.2026 29мин

  What do you do when your child defies you at every turn, refuses to let go of clutter, or prefers their grandmother over you? In this jam-packed episode, Kirk tackles some of the toughest, most sensitive questions parents face. From unpacking the controversial \"ODD\" diagnosis to navigating step-parent boundaries and dealing with anxious, non-compliant tweens, this unfiltered Q&A episode is a deep dive into the messy, complicated realities of modern parenting. If you\'re tired of textbook advice that doesn\'t work in the real world, this one is for you. PS: Take advantage of our Christmas in July Sale and get the lowest prices of the year NOW! Visit https://celebratecalm.com/july-sale/ to learn more and to change your family. Email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) with any questions. COZY EARTH Head to https://cozyearth.com (https://cozyearth.com/) and use my code CALM for an exclusive 20% off. IXL LEARNING Make an impact on your child’s learning, get IXL now. Calm Parenting Podcast listeners get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRK (https://ixl.com/KIRK) HUNGRYROOT Go to https://Hungryroot.com/Calm (https://hungryroot.com/Calm) and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. SKYLIGHT CALENDAR Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTING (https://myskylight.com/PARENTING) CURE HYDRATION Cure is offering our listeners 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best. Visit https://curehydration.com/CALM and use promo code CALM for 20% off your first order. WAYFAIR Head to https:// (https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/goog_1279774475) Wayfair.com (http://wayfair.com/) right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  5 Options to Get Kids To Do What You Ask (Chores, S’Mores & More) #614 22.07.2026 30мин

  I want to give you options so you don’t have to choose between being a tyrant and a pushover in daily life. How can you use the tough approach without feeling guilty? When do you give kids some leeway without creating an entitled child? How can you help a child not get taken advantage of by a sibling? How can you get kids to listen and do chores (and make S’mores in a creative way!) without endless consequences? I give you scripts and five options that work! PS: Take advantage of our Christmas in July Sale and get the lowest prices of the year NOW! Visit https://celebratecalm.com/july-sale/ to learn more and to change your family. Email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) with any questions. COZY EARTH Head to https://cozyearth.com (https://cozyearth.com/) and use my code CALM for an exclusive 20% off. IXL LEARNING Make an impact on your child’s learning, get IXL now. Calm Parenting Podcast listeners get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRK (https://ixl.com/KIRK) HUNGRYROOT Go to https://Hungryroot.com/Calm (https://hungryroot.com/Calm) and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. SKYLIGHT CALENDAR Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTING (https://myskylight.com/PARENTING) CURE HYDRATION Cure is offering our listeners 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best. Visit https://curehydration.com/CALM and use promo code CALM for 20% off your first order. WAYFAIR Head to https:// (https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/goog_1279774475) Wayfair.com (http://wayfair.com/) right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Sibling Scripts: Your Summer Guide to Turn Provoking Into Peace #613 19.07.2026 28мин

  Usually there’s a provoking child and the more compliant one who gets picked on and has a hard time speaking up. How can you get your strong-willed child to stop provoking siblings? How can you teach your compliant child to speak up and be confident? How can you use sibling fights as an opportunity to teach your kids life skills that you and I struggle with as adults? You get actual scripts and specific action steps. PS: We are kicking off our Christmas in July Sale with the lowest prices of the year NOW! Visit https://celebratecalm.com/july-sale/ to learn more. Email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) with any questions. COZY EARTH Cozy Earth is the perfect Father\'s Day Gift! Head to https://cozyearth.com (https://cozyearth.com/) and use my code CALM for an exclusive 20% off. IXL LEARNING Make an impact on your child’s learning, get IXL now. Calm Parenting Podcast listeners get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRK (https://ixl.com/KIRK) HUNGRYROOT Go to https://Hungryroot.com/Calm (https://hungryroot.com/Calm) and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. SKYLIGHT CALENDAR Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTING (https://myskylight.com/PARENTING) CURE HYDRATION Cure is offering our listeners 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best. Visit https://curehydration.com/CALM and use promo code CALM for 20% off your first order. WAYFAIR Head to https:// (https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/goog_1279774475) Wayfair.com (http://wayfair.com/) right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for les See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Parenting A Take-Charge Child Without Butting Heads Or Giving In #612 15.07.2026 29мин

  It’s easy to lock horns with a demanding, strong-willed child who barges into a room and declares what they are going to do…without asking your permission! Does your child ever delay bedtime because they just HAVE TO complete a project, even though it’s way past bedtime? How do you avoid escalating power struggles without giving in? How can you get these kids who won’t follow simple directions to actually be MORE responsible? Listen and discover several scripts and options for the toughest situations. PS: We are kicking off our Christmas in July Sale with the lowest prices of the year NOW! Visit https://celebratecalm.com/july-sale/ to learn more. Email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) with any questions. COZY EARTH Cozy Earth is the perfect Father\'s Day Gift! Head to https://cozyearth.com (https://cozyearth.com/) and use my code CALM for an exclusive 20% off. IXL LEARNING Make an impact on your child’s learning, get IXL now. Calm Parenting Podcast listeners get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRK (https://ixl.com/KIRK) HUNGRYROOT Go to https://Hungryroot.com/Calm (https://hungryroot.com/Calm) and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. SKYLIGHT CALENDAR Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTING (https://myskylight.com/PARENTING) CURE HYDRATION Cure is offering our listeners 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best. Visit https://curehydration.com/CALM and use promo code CALM for 20% off your first order. WAYFAIR Head to https:// (https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/goog_1279774475) Wayfair.com (http://wayfair.com/) right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Social Skills Playbook: 10 Scripts For Kids Who Struggle With Friendships #611 12.07.2026 28мин

  Do you have children who struggle to connect with kids their own age, miss social cues or act silly in class? Who dominate conversations, get bossy during play dates or with siblings, become possessive of a friend? Do you have a child who gets anxious about going to school or summer camp? Kirk explains why your kids struggle and you receive very practical strategies and scripts to help your kids. PS: We are kicking off our Christmas in July Sale with the lowest prices of the year NOW! Visit https://celebratecalm.com/july-sale/ to learn more. Email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) with any questions. COZY EARTH Cozy Earth is the perfect Father\'s Day Gift! Head to https://cozyearth.com (https://cozyearth.com/) and use my code CALM for an exclusive 20% off. IXL LEARNING Make an impact on your child’s learning, get IXL now. Calm Parenting Podcast listeners get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRK (https://ixl.com/KIRK) HUNGRYROOT Go to https://Hungryroot.com/Calm (https://hungryroot.com/Calm) and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. SKYLIGHT CALENDAR Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTING (https://myskylight.com/PARENTING) CURE HYDRATION Cure is offering our listeners 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best. Visit https://curehydration.com/CALM and use promo code CALM for 20% off your first order. WAYFAIR Head to https:// (https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/goog_1279774475) Wayfair.com (http://wayfair.com/) right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  Child Who Touches Hot Stove, Does Bare Minimum, Appears Self-Centered? #610 08.07.2026 30мин

  Do you have a child who resists what you want first, refuses to do chores or anything the easy way, and insists on touching that hot stove? Who is not immediately obedient, doesn’t respond to consequences, appears self-centered, won’t show math work, does the bare minimum to get by, won’t push through when things get hard? Good! I want to show you how to work with these traits instead of fighting them all the time. So you can actually enjoy your kids and your family life. **Tomorrow CAN be different from today, without the guilt and tears. Take advantage of our Summer Sale at https://celebratecalm.com/products/ and download your roadmap to peace today. Listen to the programs over the summer while there\'s no school pressure.** COZY EARTH Cozy Earth is the perfect Father\'s Day Gift! Head to https://cozyearth.com (https://cozyearth.com/) and use my code CALM for an exclusive 20% off. IXL LEARNING Make an impact on your child’s learning, get IXL now. Calm Parenting Podcast listeners get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRK (https://ixl.com/KIRK) HUNGRYROOT Go to https://Hungryroot.com/Calm (https://hungryroot.com/Calm) and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. SKYLIGHT CALENDAR Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTING (https://myskylight.com/PARENTING) CURE HYDRATION Cure is offering our listeners 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best. Visit https://curehydration.com/CALM and use promo code CALM for 20% off your first order. WAYFAIR Head to https:// (https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/goog_1279774475) Wayfair.com (http://wayfair.com/) right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.