Calm Parenting Podcast
1) When & Where To Draw The Line With Your Kids (Let the Kid Wear His Cowboy Hat!) #520
Do you ever feel like you are constantly explaining your child’s quirks or justifying your decisions to others? When do you insist that your kids get with the program and when do you accommodate their...Show More
2) 3 Ways to Change Your Child’s Irritating Behavior (And Yourself!) #519
Your kids are going to do things that are annoying, irritating, and sometimes just wrong. You will be justified in getting angry and correcting them. But I want you to turn what usually separates you ...Show More
3) ADHD Neurodivergent Kids & Adults: 10 Ways to Improve Focus & Executive Function (And Stop Homework Battles!) #518
Do you have a child who would rather argue for 2 hours over homework rather than complete it in 30 minutes?! Those of us with ADHD or neurodivergent brains learn in different ways, but schools usually...Show More
4) Quick Tips for Dads Ep. 2: Disrespect & Backtalk
How do you handle a child who talks back to you disrespectfully? How can you discipline without using fear and intimidation...or without being weak and permissive? Kirk gives you a script and action s...Show More
5) Stop Fights Over Screens For Toddlers Through Teens #517
This is NOT a fear-based lecture to make parents feel guilty about screen usage! I want to give you practical scripts, guidelines, and an action plan for kids of all ages. How can you get kids off pho...Show More
6) Kids Who Procrastinate, Touch the Hot Stove, Resist You? 10 Ways to Stop Power Struggles #516
Do you have a child who resists doing things your way, chooses the harder path, and sometimes touches the hot stove? What about a child who procrastinates on an important project or with chores? Does ...Show More
7) Catch Your Child Stealing, Sneaking Screens, Drinking, Vaping, Watching Porn? #515
What should you do if your child sneaks food or screens late at night? If a child has stolen your credit card for online purchases? How do you approach your teen or tween when you discover beer cans u...Show More
8) Quick Tips for Dads Ep. 1
Do you have a child not living up to expectations? Do you feel like you're not being a good father if you're not correcting your kids? You can see very clearly what they need to be successful, but the...Show More
9) When Kids Boss Siblings, Melt Down Over Losing, Prove Their Point or Say, “That’s Not Fair!” #514
Do you have a child who is bossy, melts down over changes in plans or when little things go wrong? Acts like a sore loser when playing games? Collects little stones and acorns in their pant pockets? W...Show More
10) Get Kids Moving More Quickly: 10 Practical Ideas To Try This Week #513
Do you have trouble getting your kids to school, appointments, or bed without a fight? Have a child who dawdles, resists your instructions, struggles with anxiety or focus? In this episode, I give you...Show More