Calm Parenting Podcast

"I Wish I Had An Easier Kid." #602 14.06.2026 22min

You're not alone and you shouldn't feel guilty if you've had this thought. Our kids often don't listen, "make bad choices," and do embarrassing things in public. I want to show you, through a very powerful and vivid story, how to turn common battles into opportunities to change behavior and build a closer relationship so your child doesn't internalize being the "bad kid." **Use the code: CALM75 for $75 OFF of the Calm Parenting Bundle. This week only. Visit 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 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 HUNGRYROOT Go to 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 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://Wayfair.com right now to get your outdoor space ready for way less. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. COVE HOME SECURITY Head to https://covesmart.com/CPP or use code CPP at checkout for up to 70% off your first order! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

My Best Podcast Ever: Defiance & Reconciling With My Son #601 10.06.2026 31min

I have told this story before, but today a new flood of emotions came out as I realized this story with my own son…mirrored my experience with my own Dad. Walk step-by-step with me through the ups and downs of discipline, self-doubt, guilt, and ultimately connection with an outwardly defiant strong-willed child. Please share this one. It's very powerful. **Use the code: CALM75 for $75 OFF of the Calm Parenting Bundle. This week only. Visit 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 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 HUNGRYROOT Go to 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 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://Wayfair.com right now to get your outdoor space ready for way less. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. COVE HOME SECURITY Head to https://covesmart.com/CPP or use code CPP at checkout for up to 70% off your first order! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You Say No, Your Child Gets Upset. Is There Something Different You Could Do? #600 07.06.2026 24min

You Say No, Your Child Gets Upset. Is There Something Different You Could Do? If your child gets really upset, does that mean you did something wrong or that you should have done something differently? Does that mean you’re a bad parent or that there is something wrong with your child? How can you lead your child through uncomfortable situations with confidence…even when they are angry at you? Get personal mentoring with me through the PDA Parent Program at https://celebratecalm.com/pda. COZY EARTH Cozy Earth is the perfect Father's Day Gift! Head to 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 HUNGRYROOT Go to 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 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://Wayfair.com right now to get your outdoor space ready for way less. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. COVE HOME SECURITY Head to https://covesmart.com/CPP or use code CPP at checkout for up to 70% off your first order! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ever Feel Indignant At Your Child’s Attitude or Misbehavior? 12 More Ways to Change This. #599 05.06.2026 23min

Have you ever felt that resentful, indignant anger surge through you when your child exhibits attitude…especially after all you do for them? Like it would feel satisfying to react? I have! I want to show you 12 different ways to help change your child’s behavior…so they take responsibility…without creating more power struggles. **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 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 HUNGRYROOT Go to 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 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://Wayfair.com right now to get your outdoor space ready for way less. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. COVE HOME SECURITY Head to https://covesmart.com/CPP or use code CPP at checkout for up to 70% off your first order! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3 Ways To Get Your Anxious Child to Camp, New Activities, School & A New Home #598 03.06.2026 22min

Do you have a child who fights you and gets upset about going to new activities? Who is already threatening not to go to that expensive camp you paid for? Who is nervous about family vacation or an upcoming move? I give you three very specific scripts and actions steps to help overcome the anxiety, stop the power struggles, and bond with your child through these big emotions. **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 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 HUNGRYROOT Go to 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 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://Wayfair.com right now to get your outdoor space ready for way less. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. COVE HOME SECURITY Head to https://covesmart.com/CPP or use code CPP at checkout for up to 70% off your first order! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10 Options When Kids Mess Up (Without Messing Up Your Night!) #597 31.05.2026 21min

So how do your strong-willed kids and kids with PDA react when you try to correct them or talk to them about their behavior? My guess is they hate this! Even if you do it in a really sweet way, your child gets furious and lashes out or screams or even covers his or her ears. Does your child blame others and refuse to listen? Good, because that's very normal with our kids. So I want to give you 10 different options that work…without triggering meltdowns or fights! **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 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 HUNGRYROOT Go to 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 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://Wayfair.com right now to get your outdoor space ready for way less. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. COVE HOME SECURITY Head to https://covesmart.com/CPP or use code CPP at checkout for up to 70% off your first order! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kids Not Living Up To Expectations or Potential? 7 Quick Ways to Motivate Them #596 27.05.2026 22min

Does it ever appear that your child is not living up to their potential or your expectations? Are you worried that your child will fall behind or not be successful? Of course. But pushing them only causes kids to resist more. So I want to show you 7 ways to motivate your kids and break the negative cycle. * 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. COZY EARTH Head to https://cozyearth.com and use my code CALM for up to 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 HUNGRYROOT Go to 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 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 Get prepped for patio season for way less. Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. COVE HOME SECURITY Head to https://covesmart.com/CPP or use code CPP at checkout for up to 70% off your first order! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

6 Easy Ways to Undo School Damage & Rebuild Your Child’s Confidence #595 24.05.2026 23min

Sometimes the stress of the school year can strip your kids of their confidence and create conflict even with siblings. I give you 6 easy and effective ways to rebuild your child's confidence, reconnect as a family, and help with screen dependence. ** 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. COZY EARTH Head to https://cozyearth.com and use my code CALM for up to 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 HUNGRYROOT Go to 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 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 Get prepped for patio season for way less. Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. COVE HOME SECURITY Head to https://covesmart.com/CPP or use code CPP at checkout for up to 70% off your first order! WYZANT Help your child succeed in school and boost their confidence. Go to https://Wyzant.com and use code Podcast15 to enjoy $15 off your first lesson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kids Won’t Listen? 5 Creative, Easy Ways To Stop Bribing, Forcing, or Reminding Them 18x #594 20.05.2026 22min

How do you motivate kids to do tasks without reminding them 18 times...or do uncomfortable things without arguing every single day? What should you do when a child defies you, disregards your instructions, doesn't do school work or go to sports practice? Should you force your teenager to go on family vacation? Kirk gives you creative answers to all these questions that you may not have thought of..or even agree with. Try them anyway! ** Tomorrow CAN be different from today, without the guilt and tears. This is the final week of our Mother's Day Sale. Download your roadmap to peace today at https://celebratecalm.com/mothers-day/ COZY EARTH Head to https://cozyearth.com and use my code CALM for up to 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 HUNGRYROOT Go to 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 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 Get prepped for patio season for way less. Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. COVE HOME SECURITY Head to https://covesmart.com/CPP or use code CPP at checkout for up to 70% off your first order! AQUATRU Go to https://AquaTru.com now for 20% off any AquaTru water purifier using promo code CALM. WYZANT Help your child succeed in school and boost their confidence. Go to https://Wyzant.com and use code Podcast15 to enjoy $15 off your first lesson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Stop Treating Me Like A Child!” (Stop Acting Like One LOL!) #593 17.05.2026 22min

Whether your “hard to parent” child is 2, 12, or 22, they will complain that you are being too controlling and yell, “Stop treating me like a child!” And inside you’ll be thinking, “Well, stop acting like one!” Let me give you 10 ready-to-use scripts and tips to get toddlers, teens, and everyone in between to be more responsible for their own behavior…so they stop fighting you! ** Tomorrow CAN be different from today, without the guilt and tears. This is the final week of our Mother's Day Sale. Download your roadmap to peace today at https://celebratecalm.com/mothers-day/ COZY EARTH Head to https://cozyearth.com and use my code CALM for up to 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 HUNGRYROOT Go to 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 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 Get prepped for patio season for way less. Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. COVE HOME SECURITY Head to https://covesmart.com/CPP or use code CPP at checkout for up to 70% off your first order! AQUATRU Go to https://AquaTru.com now for 20% off any AquaTru water purifier using promo code CALM. WYZANT Help your child succeed in school and boost their confidence. Go to https://Wyzant.com and use code Podcast15 to enjoy $15 off your first lesson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

5 Exact Steps to De-Escalate A Nuclear Meltdown (Why "Calm" Parenting Fails Here) #592 13.05.2026 25min

When "No" turns into a nuclear meltdown and "I’m sorry" turns into "I’m a bad kid," you aren't dealing with a tantrum—you’re dealing with a child who feels helpless, has internalized shame, and then goes scorched earth. If you're tired of threatening consequences that don't work and using a "calm" voice that makes them angrier, this is a must listen. You’ll get the exact 5-step de-escalation roadmap and a creative script that help you and your child feel in control again. Please share this one. ** Tomorrow CAN be different from today, without the guilt and tears. Download your roadmap to peace today and take advantage of our Mother’s Day Sale at https://celebratecalm.com/mothers-day/ COZY EARTH Head to https://cozyearth.com and use my code CALM for up to 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 HUNGRYROOT Go to 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 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 Get prepped for patio season for way less. Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. COVE HOME SECURITY Head to https://covesmart.com/CPP or use code CPP at checkout for up to 70% off your first order! AQUATRU Go to https://AquaTru.com now for 20% off any AquaTru water purifier using promo code CALM. WYZANT Help your child succeed in school and boost their confidence. Go to https://Wyzant.com and use code Podcast15 to enjoy $15 off your first lesson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You Don't Have to Do Anything Else to Be A Great Mom! (My Best Mother's Day Podcast Ever) #591 10.05.2026 22min

You are constantly taking the emotional temperature of the home, forced to be the referee between siblings, between your spouse and strong-willed child. You get accused of coddling your child when you're really coddling the judgmental grown-ups judging you. You are courageously breaking generational patterns. I am so incredibly proud of you! I hope this episode helps you relax into this fact: you don't have to do anything else to be a great Mom. ** Tomorrow CAN be different from today, without the guilt and tears. Download your roadmap to peace today and take advantage of our Mother’s Day Sale at https://celebratecalm.com/mothers-day/ COZY EARTH Head to https://cozyearth.com and use my code CALM for up to 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 HUNGRYROOT Go to 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 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 Get prepped for patio season for way less. Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. COVE HOME SECURITY Head to https://covesmart.com/CPP or use code CPP at checkout for up to 70% off your first order! AQUATRU Go to https://AquaTru.com now for 20% off any AquaTru water purifier using promo code CALM. WYZANT Help your child succeed in school and boost their confidence. Go to https://Wyzant.com and use code Podcast15 to enjoy $15 off your first lesson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tough Questions Moms Ask: Aggressive Child, Negative Self-Talk, Teen Expectations, Kids Interrupting You & More #590 06.05.2026 23min

How should you handle a child who resorts to negative self-talk when things don’t go well? What about a teen or tween daughter who isn’t living up to your expectations? Do you have a child who has become physically aggressive, especially after a new baby was born? What consequence should you give for your child bullying or being mean to another child? And how do you handle those annoying times when your kids interrupt you while on the phone or talking to a spouse? I answer tough questions Moms ask! ** Tomorrow CAN be different from today, without the guilt and tears. Download your roadmap to peace today and take advantage of our Mother’s Day Sale at https://celebratecalm.com/mothers-day/ COZY EARTH Head to https://cozyearth.com and use my code CALM for up to 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 HUNGRYROOT Go to 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 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 Get prepped for patio season for way less. Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. COVE HOME SECURITY Head to https://covesmart.com/CPP or use code CPP at checkout for up to 70% off your first order! AQUATRU Go to https://AquaTru.com now for 20% off any AquaTru water purifier using promo code CALM. WYZANT Help your child succeed in school and boost their confidence. Go to https://Wyzant.com and use code Podcast15 to enjoy $15 off your first lesson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Child Talks Back, Whines, Procrastinates, Makes Messes, Won't Listen, Acts Silly? Exact Scripts! #589 03.05.2026 24min

Are you tired of constantly negotiating with a junior attorney who procrastinates, whines and complains, talks disrespectfully, won't clean up messes, fights bedtime and siblings, throws big tantrums? Maybe every day?! You're not alone! I give you exact scripts to stop being triggered...and stop the power struggles so you can enjoy your kids again. **Tomorrow CAN be different from today, without the guilt and tears. Download your roadmap to peace today and take advantage of our Mother’s Day Sale at https://celebratecalm.com/mothers-day/ ** COZY EARTH Head to https://cozyearth.com and use my code CALM for up to 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 HUNGRYROOT Go to 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 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 Get prepped for patio season for way less. Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. COVE HOME SECURITY Head to https://covesmart.com/CPP or use code CPP at checkout for up to 70% off your first order! AQUATRU Go to https://AquaTru.com now for 20% off any AquaTru water purifier using promo code CALM. WYZANT Help your child succeed in school and boost their confidence. Go to https://Wyzant.com and use code Podcast15 to enjoy $15 off your first lesson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What Your Wife Wants For Mother’s Day (Besides No More Fights At Dinner & Bedtime!) #588 01.05.2026 23min

No more tension at dinner and escalating at bedtime. No more putting Moms in the position of being referee, constantly taking the temperature of the home, and managing everyone’s emotions. I give you very simple, concrete ways to handle disagreements and de-escalate. Ask your husband to listen to this one as a pre-Mother’s Day gift to you! **Tomorrow CAN be different from today, without the guilt and tears. Download your roadmap to peace today and take advantage of our Mother’s Day Sale at https://celebratecalm.com/mothers-day/ COZY EARTH Head to https://cozyearth.com and use my code CALM for up to 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 HUNGRYROOT Go to 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 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 Get prepped for patio season for way less. Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. COVE HOME SECURITY Head to https://covesmart.com/CPP or use code CPP at checkout for up to 70% off your first order! AQUATRU Go to https://AquaTru.com now for 20% off any AquaTru water purifier using promo code CALM. WYZANT Help your child succeed in school and boost their confidence. Go to https://Wyzant.com and use code Podcast15 to enjoy $15 off your first lesson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kids Who Get Upset When Plans Change, Resist Transitions & Constantly Ask, “Why?” #587 29.04.2026 25min

I want to explain why you want a child like this…so you can accept your child as they are…and help them move more quickly without the power struggles and defiance. I give you 5 concrete action steps and scripts to use next time they have to transition or plans change. **Tomorrow CAN be different from today, without the guilt and tears. Download your roadmap to peace today and take advantage of our Mother’s Day Sale at https://celebratecalm.com/mothers-day/ ** COZY EARTH Head to https://cozyearth.com and use my code CALM for up to 20% off. 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. HUNGRYROOT Go to 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. EQUIP.HEALTH Visit https://equip.health/calm to get a free consultation with Equip. WAYFAIR Way Day is THE sale to shop the best deals in home – get up to 80% OFF with fast and FREE shipping on everything at https://Wayfair.com from April 25th through the 27th. 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 SKYLIGHT CALENDAR Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTING AIR DOCTOR PRO Head to https://AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code CALM to get UP TO $300 off today! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Scripts Guaranteed to Change Your Child’s Attitude & Confidence #586 26.04.2026 26min

Do you have a child who sometimes feels like the “bad kid” and has even internalized, “I’m dumb” or “No one likes me?” That internal dialogue can sabotage your child’s success and relationships for a lifetime. In this episode, I give parents and teachers specific scripts that will change that NOW and build your child’s confidence. **Tomorrow CAN be different from today, without the guilt and tears. Download your roadmap to peace today and take advantage of our Mother’s Day Sale at https://celebratecalm.com/mothers-day/ ** COZY EARTH Head to https://cozyearth.com and use my code CALM for up to 20% off. 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. HUNGRYROOT Go to 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. EQUIP.HEALTH Visit https://equip.health/calm to get a free consultation with Equip. WAYFAIR Way Day is THE sale to shop the best deals in home – get up to 80% OFF with fast and FREE shipping on everything at https://Wayfair.com from April 25th through the 27th. 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 SKYLIGHT CALENDAR Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTING AIR DOCTOR PRO Head to https://AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code CALM to get UP TO $300 off today! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tantrumy Toddlers, Temperamental Teens, Sassy Siblings, Trouble With Teachers & Friends, Adopted Kids? Help ASAP! #585 22.04.2026 24min

What do you do when even a toddler is ruling your home? How do you handle a moody teenage daughter without getting into 10 fights a day? What do you do when your kids are constantly fighting and you feel like a failure? What do you tell your child who doesn’t get along with a teacher? How can you help kids who have a hard time making friends? Do adopted kids have unique struggles? What about that child who has a hard time hearing, “No” and will get angry and call you names? I give you scripts and action steps to help ASAP! **Make tomorrow different than the chaos, guilt, and power struggles today—get the roadmap to change your family ASAP and get 50% off the Calm Parenting Bundle. https://celebratecalm.com/products/ COZY EARTH Head to https://cozyearth.com and use my code CALM for up to 20% off. 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. HUNGRYROOT Go to 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. EQUIP.HEALTH Visit https://equip.health/calm to get a free consultation with Equip. WAYFAIR Way Day is THE sale to shop the best deals in home – get up to 80% OFF with fast and FREE shipping on everything at https://Wayfair.com from April 25th through the 27th. 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 SKYLIGHT CALENDAR Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTING AIR DOCTOR PRO Head to https://AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code CALM to get UP TO $300 off today! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When Time-Outs, Behavior Charts & Taking Away Screens Don’t Work, Try This… #584 19.04.2026 23min

Normal parenting strategies don't work with strong-willed kids, no matter how much your family judges you. You can do everything “right” with these kids and things can still go wrong! Whether you have toddlers or teens or in between or even adopted kids, I think you will find this episode extremely helpful and practical. **Make tomorrow different than the chaos, guilt, and power struggles today—get the roadmap to change your family ASAP and get 50% off the Calm Parenting Bundle. https://celebratecalm.com/products/ COZY EARTH Head to https://cozyearth.com and use my code CALM for up to 20% off. 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. HUNGRYROOT Go to 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. EQUIP.HEALTH Visit https://equip.health/calm to get a free consultation with Equip. WAYFAIR Way Day is THE sale to shop the best deals in home – get up to 80% OFF with fast and FREE shipping on everything at https://Wayfair.com from April 25th through the 27th. 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 SKYLIGHT CALENDAR Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTING AIR DOCTOR PRO Head to https://AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code CALM to get UP TO $300 off today! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why Your Child’s Fierce Autonomy is Good & How to Get Husbands/Siblings To Understand #583 17.04.2026 22min

If you misunderstand your child’s motives and need for autonomy, it will provoke fierce defiance, pain, and pushback. I want to show you exactly how to help kids who don’t always want to be helped; help siblings who may not understand why you give your child accommodations; and help a spouse who is reluctant and thinks you’re just letting your child get away with things. Get personal mentoring with me through the PDA Parent Program at https://celebratecalm.com/pda/ COZY EARTH Head to https://cozyearth.com and use my code CALM for up to 20% off. 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. HUNGRYROOT Go to 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. EQUIP.HEALTH Visit https://equip.health/calm to get a free consultation with Equip. WAYFAIR Way Day is THE sale to shop the best deals in home – get up to 80% OFF with fast and FREE shipping on everything at https://Wayfair.com from April 25th through the 27th. 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 SKYLIGHT CALENDAR Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTING AIR DOCTOR PRO Head to https://AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code CALM to get UP TO $300 off today! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.