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Kirk Martin
Have a strong-willed child who doesn't respond to consequences, argues like an attorney, and refuses to do things your way? Good! You're in the right place. Celebrate Calm Founder Kirk Martin has given over 1,000,000 parents and teachers around the world practical, life-changing strategies to stop power struggles, yelling, and defiance NOW. Based on work with 1,500 challenging kids (many with AD/HD, OCD, ODD, ASD, etc.) in his home, and years spent in classrooms, Kirk's approach is refreshingly practical, honest, and laugh-out-loud funny! Questions? Visit us at www.CelebrateCalm.com or email us directly at [email protected]
Defiance: 3 Scripts with Your Kids
Defiance: 3 Scripts with Your KidsHow do you respond when your kids use that tone with you? How about when they talk back, mouth off, or roll their eyes at you? Kirk gives you actual scripts to use plus he shares a funny response to throw your kids off. Take advantage of early access to our Christmas Sale to get dozens of scripts like this for every situation at https://www.CelebrateCalm.com/Christmas.
Need help or want to Book Kirk in your town? Email [email protected] or call 888-506-1871 for the friendliest service on the planet.
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17:5818/11/2019
Strong-Willed Child Pushing Your Buttons?
Strong-Willed Child Pushing Your Buttons? When your child pushes your buttons, you have an amazing opportunity to stop the power struggles. Forever. Learn how to identify and overcome your triggers. This will change you and your kids for generations. GET THE BAG at https://www.celebratecalm.com/stop-yelling/ and go through the 30 Days to Calm program to identify your triggers and stop the power struggles once and for all. Need help or want to bring Kirk to your town? Email [email protected] or call 888-506-1871 for the friendliest customer service on the planet.
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21:1812/11/2019
Do This to Get Your Kids to Change
Do THIS to Get Your Kid to Change: What Your Kids Wish They Could Tell YouHave you stopped enjoying your child because you are too busy trying to get him to change his behavior, study habits, and attitude? Kirk shows you how to get your kids to be responsible for themselves—but it’s different than the way you’ve been doing it! Kirk gives you powerful insight into what your kids are feeling and wish they could actually say to you. Want to change your family? Listen to this one.Get 50% OFF EVERYTHING we have ever created to change your family this week ONLY at https://www.celebratecalm.com/products/ Limited time only. Need help? Email [email protected] or call 888-506-1871.
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27:3001/11/2019
No More Behavior Charts! Turning Negative Behavior Positive.
No More Behavior Charts! Turning Negative Behavior Positive. How do you address real behavior issues without resorting to negative methods that don’t work and make things worse? Aren’t you letting kids “get away with” misbehavior? No! Why is it damaging when Dads demand their kids look them in the eyes? Kirk provides concrete answers for kids who fidget, have sensory issues, talk constantly, and struggle with behavior. This is very powerful and it works, so much that a school where we spoke just eliminated the use of behavior charts! Email [email protected] now and we’ll train your parents and teachers for 25% OFF. Plus use Coupon Code MEN25 for 25% OFF anything on our site for the next week.
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30:1521/10/2019
Motivating A Kid Who Gives Up or Has Shut Down
Motivating A Kid Who Gives Up or Has Shut DownYou have a child who gives up when things get hard or who has already shut down. He just won’t push through in school, sports, or music. So how do you motivate a child like this without crushing his spirit or causing her to become defiant? If you don’t do this right, there are dire consequences. Seriously dire. And perhaps that’s why Kirk got so emotional when describing what these kids feel. You may even want to let your child listen to this. Get 3 FREE Programs this week when you visit our Products page at https://www.celebratecalm.com/products. Need help? Contact [email protected] or call 888-506-1871. We are here to serve you.
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32:4807/10/2019
The Key to Compliance: Being Tough While Building Trust
The Key to Compliance: Being Tough While Building TrustYou want your child to listen to you and do what you say. But how do you change behavior when a teen won't listen, a child calls you a b****, and a kid gets in trouble in class? How can you declare martial law and be tough while building trust? Kirk shares tons of strategies and insights to calm kids and get compliance.Get 3 FREE Programs this week when you visit our Products page at https://www.celebratecalm.com/products. Need help? Contact [email protected] or call 888-506-1871. We are here to serve you.
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29:0801/10/2019
Motivating Kids with Bad Attitudes
Motivating Kids with Bad AttitudesYou have a child with a bad attitude toward homework, chores or anything you want him to do. So how do you motivate this child, change the attitude, and connect? Kirk shares some unorthodox, but killer creative ways to do this. Who knew picking weeds and milking cows could lead to success?!
Want to rebuild your relationship with your strong-willed child? Kirk gives you 25 concrete action steps that will motivate your child and get him to trust you. 50% off for podcast listeners.
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21:0223/09/2019
Child Forget to Turn in Homework? Help with Focus.
Child Forget to Turn in Homework? Help with Focus.In this surprisingly emotional and hard-hitting podcast, Kirk shows you clearly how to turn a negative that usually brings conflict and frustration into a positive that builds your child’s confidence. Want this insight in your school or church? Take one simple step. Email [email protected] with the word REPTILES in the subject line. Tell us the name of your school/church and city. We’ll send a one-page proposal you can forward. It’s easy. Take advantage of our 20th Anniversary Sale. You save 80% and get 4 programs that actually work. Click here to learn more: https://www.celebratecalm.com/celebrate-adhd/
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16:4916/09/2019
“I’m Not Going!” Child Challenging Your Authority?
“I’m Not Going!” Child Challenging Your Authority?
Your child is refusing to go. You threaten, demand, and plead. Your child digs in and calls you names. So how do you handle a child challenging your authority? How can you instantly change this situation from a power struggle into a bonding opportunity while getting your child to do what you want? Kirk shows you exactly how in this powerful podcast.
And by all means, by whatever means, let us show you exactly, with precise words and action steps, how to change every power struggle in your home ASAP. Why continue to put this off and hope it gets better when it hasn’t? You can change these situations. Let’s do it.
Click here to learn more about our new program: https://www.celebratecalm.com/change-your-child-overnight/
If you have any questions, contact [email protected] and he'll be happy to help out!
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23:5009/09/2019
Confrontation with Long Island Mom--Can You Change My Child Quickly?
Confrontation with Long Island Mom--Can You Change My Child Quickly?
So this Long Island Mom approaches me after a live event and says, "We don't have time for all this stuff. How can you change my kids more quickly?" We fought a little and then I showed her 5 ways she could change morning routine, homework battles, school performance, meltdowns, and a bad attitude overnight.
For more ways to change your child overnight, visit this page:
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22:5504/09/2019
How To Be Tough & Stop Escalating
How To Be Tough & Stop Escalating
Tension is rising as the new school year begins. So how can you be tough with your kids so they listen, without escalating situations? What is one secret to making this coming school year different? It may be entirely different than you thought. 16 minutes of practical, hard-hitting insights.
Want to learn how to be tough and not lecture? Visit https://www.celebratecalm.com/calm30-free/ or view our 50% off Sale on the No B.S. Instruction Manual for Strong-Willed Children https://www.celebratecalm.com/nobs/
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17:4320/08/2019
5 Tips in 5 Minutes for Men
You're a busy guy with lots of pressure at work and the last thing you want to come home to is a challenging child. But that's your life. You are indescribably important and irreplaceable at home. Your wife has been asking you to change and you've resisted. You're on the path to losing your kid, your wife, and half your income. Take literally 6:54 and get 5 quick tips that may just change your family.
When I was a reactive "freak Dad" back in the day, here is what I was really saying to my son:
"I need YOU to behave right now and do what I say...because if you don't behave, I am not sure I can behave...and you do not want to see me angry."
Instead of controlling myself, I was asking a child to manage the emotions of his father.
Ouch. So I hope this is a gentle nudge and encouragement to work on controlling yourself, not your kids..
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08:2616/08/2019
This Makes Anxiety Worse: A New Script for Anxiety
This Makes Anxiety Worse: A New Script for Anxiety
How do you help your kids with anxiety, get kids to listen after they have misbehaved, and get hubby on board? I give you an actual script to use when kids struggle with anxiety. It’s a very different approach and very practical. Warning and apology: I was pretty wired and blunt in this podcast. I didn’t mean to be offensive—I just want certain things to sting so we all change.
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24:0506/08/2019
“5 More Minutes, Mom!” Getting Resistant Kids to Move
“5 More Minutes, Mom!” Getting Resistant Kids to Move
This is a killer podcast, so don’t miss it! Your child dawdles, ignores you, or simply refuses to do what you say. Kirk shows you a tough way to handle this, and an even better way that will change your child’s attitude entirely. You CAN turn the worst power struggles into bonding opportunities. This will help you save countless fights throughout the day.
Want to turn all those power struggles into bonding opportunities? Then get the new No B.S. Program or attend our two new Parent BootCamps in D.C. and Dallas. Learn more at https://www.celebratecalm.com/camps/
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21:2916/07/2019
Appropriate Consequences? Stealing, Lying & More
What are appropriate consequences for your child? How can you teach your child to change himself instead of shaming him? How can we get kids to stop lying and stealing? THIS approach with actually change your child's behavior. A top 10 favorite of Kirk’s.
Want to teach your child to control himself? Then get the new No B.S. Program or attend our two new Parent BootCamps in D.C. and Dallas. Learn more at https://www.celebratecalm.com/camps/
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22:2409/07/2019
Dads: 3 Ways to Get Kids to Respect & Listen to You
Dads: 3 Ways to Get Kids to Respect & Listen to You
We want our kids to respect us so we can pass our wisdom down to them, so they don’t make the same mistakes, so they will be successful. But our kids are frustrating and many of us didn't have a good role model as a father. So how can you change your relationship with a strong-willed child so that they trust and listen to you? Kirk gives you three specific strategies that work.
This week, we will give you the Men’s CD Program FREE when you get Kirk’s No B.S. Instruction Manual for Strong-Willed Children at https://www.celebratecalm.com/nobs/. Need help? Contact [email protected] or call 888-506-1871.
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21:2601/06/2019
Finish School Strong: 5 Tips
Finish School Strong: 5 Tips
It’s been a long year and everyone is frustrated. Instead of spending all our energy trying to fix a child’s weaknesses, take these 5 simple steps to end the year building your child’s confidence. I want your child going into the next year feeling confident and hopeful.
Get a FREE PARENT WORKSHOP for a limited time when you let us train your teachers. Email [email protected] with the name of your school/church and city. He’ll show you how easy it is to help hundreds of kids see themselves as confident and able. If you want 50 more tools like the ones Kirk mentioned in the podcast, learn more here: https://www.celebratecalm.com/celebrate-adhd/
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19:0914/05/2019
Mommy Lectures Don't Work. This does.
Mommy Lectures Don't Work. This does.
You want your kids to listen to you. They don’t. You want your kids to respect you. They don’t. That sweet voice that turns into yelling never works. Instead of trying to convince and explain and plead with your kids, Kirk shows you how to be the confident, authoritative leader your kids need. Kirk addresses food/nutrition, lying, meltdowns, and sibling fights. Learn what to say and how to say it.
Tired of feeling at your wits’ end? Then take advantage of our extra special Mother’s Day sale at www.CelebrateCalm.com/moms or www.CelebrateCalm.com/nobs. Need help? Contact Casey at 888-506-1871 or [email protected].
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17:3207/05/2019
Why I Don't Like Mother's Day
Moms deserve much more than this. So how can you get your kids (and spouse) to respect you and your time 365 days of the year? Listen as Kirk gives you a specific script and practical action steps. No more walking on eggshells, no more exhaustion or pleading. Moms, you need to treat YOURSELF the way you want others to treat you.
Tired of feeling at your wits' end? Then take advantage of our extra special Mother's Day sale at https://www.CelebrateCalm.com/moms or https://www.celebratecalm.com/nobs/
Need help? Contact Casey at 888-506-1871 or [email protected].
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22:5001/05/2019
Change Your Child by Changing Yourself First
Really want to stop the power struggles with your kids? Kirk has a challenge: for the next 3 days, control your own anxiety over your child’s behavior and watch what happens. Lecturing kids tells them, “You aren’t capable of being successful without me.” When you get on your kids about every little thing, they don’t thank you for being so conscientious! They fight you. When you react to them pushing your buttons, they are now in control of you! The truth is that YOU create so many power struggles over issues that don’t matter. All because of your own anxiety. So let’s break this generational pattern for good!
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16:5818/04/2019
Chores, Fortnite, Authority, Respect. Kids Who Give Up When It’s Difficult
Do you agree or disagree with Kirk’s shocking advice for handling a child who yells at his Mom and defies her authority? Learn why some kids shut down and aren’t motivated. What do you do when one child takes all of your energy and attention? How do you help kids who give up when work becomes difficult? This is a fantastic podcast so don’t miss this one.
Learn how to get your kids to push through and be responsible for themselves with our new No B.S. Instruction Manual for Strong-Willed Kids at www.CelebrateCalm.com/NOBS. If you need help, email [email protected].
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25:0908/04/2019
Child Pushing Your Buttons? Good! Here's How to Stop It.
Child Pushing Your Buttons? Good! Here’s How to Stop It.
Ever wonder why your child gets so much satisfaction from pushing your buttons and arguing with you? You thought he was just being difficult. But when you realize WHY and what purpose it serves, you can use this to actually problem solve. Listen to this insightful podcast and visit www.CelebrateCalm.com/NOBS to learn how to save your relationship with a strong-willed child.
Questions? Email [email protected] with the subject line "NO BS."
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20:4701/04/2019
2 Key Phrases When Kids Shut Down (For Teachers & Parents)
2 Key Phrases When Kids Shut Down (For Teachers & Parents)
Frustrated because consequences don’t motivate your students or kids? Then listen to this podcast and learn two killer phrases that WILL reach deep down into a kid’s heart and change his attitude. Build your child’s confidence instead of crushing his spirt. Yesterday, Kirk challenged 600 teachers in NJ to try a radically different approach for the next two weeks. This works for teachers and parents.
Here’s a challenge. Step up to the plate and bring Kirk to your community. He and his son can provide this same training to teachers, parents and students in YOUR community. Take thirty seconds and email [email protected] the name of your school, church or organization and city. He’ll send you a one-page proposal.
Forward this powerful podcast to your PTA, teachers, principal, school counselor and pastor. It only takes a minute, but could help hundreds of kids.
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26:4119/03/2019
Struggling, Unmotivated Kids: 2 Ways to Help
Struggling, Unmotivated Kids: 2 Ways to Help
Okay, so this podcast is only for the courageous parent who wants to completely transform their relationship with a strong-willed child. Kirk gives you two scripts to use that he normally only reveals during the Parent BootCamp. We think you’ll cry when you realize how deep and affirming these statements are, and how misunderstood your kids are.
Learn more about the Parent BootCamp here:
https://www.celebratecalm.com/camps/
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17:2704/03/2019
Stop Crushing Spirits: 5 Ways Teachers Can Help Our Kids
Stop Crushing Spirits: 5 Ways Teachers Can Help Our Kids
Can you imagine internalizing that you're a bad kid or stupid kid? Behavior charts crush our kids. But you can't just let kids get away with misbehavior when they struggle with following directions, focus and attention, blurting out, writing, social skills and more. Use this revolutionary approach and script Kirk provides, and your challenging kids can become leaders at home and in the class room. SHARE THIS WITH TEACHERS, PTA, AND PRINCIPAL.
Want Kirk to train your teachers and parents on the same day? Email [email protected] with the word SCRIPT in the subject line or call 888-506-1871 to book Kirk at your school or church.
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23:5925/02/2019
Kids Not Listening? Don't Mess With Me.
Your child whines, negotiates, argues, says, "One more minute" or just refuses to do what you ask, then calls you mean. In this podcast, Kirk demonstrates the tone and attitude you need in order to get your kids to listen to and respect you...without yelling, explaining, begging, or giving empty threats.
Want to take advantage of the special offer Kirk mentioned in the podcast? Click here: https://www.celebratecalm.com/calm30-free/
Have questions? Want Kirk and Casey to come to your school or church? Contact [email protected] and he'll get you a proposal within 24 hours!
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20:3518/02/2019
No More Excuses, Kids! You Have Unique Advantages (For Parents & Teachers)
It’s heartbreaking to hear kids say, “I’m stupid” and shut down. Your kids have struggles, but I don’t want to coddle them or make excuses. In fact, I want you to turn their negatives into positives. Listen until the end for one of the most powerful talks you could ever have with your child or student. SHARE THIS WITH TEACHERS.
Want to learn how your kids’ brains work, why they struggle, and how you can help them overcome? Learn how here:
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Want Kirk to speak at your school or church in 2019? Get 20% OFF for your organization if you email [email protected] with the subject line CALM2019.
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24:4626/01/2019
Want Responsible, Respectful Kids? Do The Step Back.
Yeah, I know we all want the same thing: kids who are responsible, respectful and become good citizens. I’m going to share a very powerful secret that will get your kids to actually step up and be responsible for themselves. It will eliminate so many of the power struggles. This is inspiring!
Want to stop yelling and micromanaging so your kids will step up, like Kirk talked about? Learn how here:
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Want Kirk to speak at your school or church in 2019? Get 20% OFF for your organization if you email [email protected] with the subject line CALM2019.
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21:2421/01/2019
Get Your Strong-Willed Kids to Do Stuff Without The Fight
You have a strong-willed child who automatically resists you at every turn, chooses the harder path, and won’t do things the way you want them to be done. Kirk gives you 5 ways to get your kids to do homework, get ready in the morning, apologize, do chores, and more in this important podcast.
Want Kirk to speak at your school or church in 2019? Get 20% OFF for your organization if you email [email protected] with the subject line CALM2019.
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19:1508/01/2019
Parenting is Hard. 2 Ways to Keep Your Sanity in 2019.
You had children. Why? What were your expectations? I bet life has turned out very different than you have envisioned it. That can either cause you to resent your strong-willed child or break generational patterns so your kids don’t struggle with the same issues. So let’s reframe what we really want so we can have curious, confident kids.
Want Kirk to speak at your school or church in 2019? Get 20% OFF for your organization if you email [email protected] with the subject line CALM2019.
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16:3201/01/2019
Stop Power Struggles With Strong-Willed Kids
Stop Power Struggles With Strong-Willed Kids
Do you need your children to behave, precisely because you cannot control yourself if they don’t? If your child is in a bad mood, does this change your mood? In this short podcast, Kirk shows you how to control yourself instead of controlling your child.
Get more information about our DVD & Workbook with 40 strategies to stop the power struggles: http://www.celebratecalm.com/cpu-99-fb/
Need help? Contact [email protected] or call 888-506-1871. We help everyone who asks.
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13:1517/12/2018
Q:A: Hubby On Board? Rude or Anxious Kids.
Q:A: Hubby On Board? Rude or Anxious Kids.
“My son has had an attitude lately. How can we change that?” Kirk gives you an entirely different way to frame this. “How can I get my hubby on board?” Kirk gives you four different scripts and one blunt approach. “How can we get our daughter to try new things?” Listen in as Kirk shares more great insight and strategies to break generational patterns.
Our Christmas Sale ends this week so check it out here:
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21:2911/12/2018
Concerned About Social Skills?
Kirk explains why your kids get along better with adults, younger kids, and/or animals…but struggle with peers. Should you be concerned? Should your child see a counselor for this? His answer may surprise you. Not for the faint of heart so be ready to change yourself instead of your child!
Want Kirk to bring this same life-changing advice to your school, church, or organization? Email [email protected] with the name of your organization/city/country and we’ll make it happen.
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24:4301/12/2018
Stop Trying to Fix Your Kids—Train Their Brains
Stop Trying to Fix Your Kids—Train Their Brains
Have kids who forget to turn in homework, feel "dumb," get overwhelmed, blurt out, or struggle in school? Society will crush your child’s spirit and destroy their confidence. So you must teach your kids that their brains are different (even advantageous) and that there is nothing wrong with them. Kirk gives several specific examples that will help your kids be successful. Share this with your PTA, teachers and school counselors.
Contact [email protected] to have Kirk come train your school’s teachers and parents. Get our comprehensive ADHD University program to learn 100 more strategies like this. Learn more at https://www.celebratecalm.com/celebrate-adhd/
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22:0327/11/2018
De-Escalate & Discipline A Defiant Child: My Best Podcast Ever
De-Escalate & Discipline A Defiant Child: My Best Podcast Ever
This 30-minute podcast will change how you handle meltdowns, yelling, and discipline in your home. Ever feel helpless when your kids are out of control or defiant? So do your kids. So learn how to break these negative cycles, lead your child to calm, and show him/her how to deal with frustration. This is rich with insight into your kids…and you. Share this one. It will change relationships.
HUGE SALE! Use Coupon Code SAVE200 to save $200 when you get 30 hours of practical, how-to advice (it’s like the instruction manual for strong-willed children) from Kirk. Visit https://www.celebratecalm.com/get-everything/ and enter the code SAVE200 to save $200 at checkout.
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33:0113/11/2018
Q&A Lightning Round: Fairness, Getting Kids to Be Responsible & Calming Upset Students
Q&A: Fairness, Getting Kids to Be Responsible & Calming Upset Students
Kirk answers 6 tough questions from parents and teachers in this lightning round format. As always, his strategies are practical, creative, and they work!
· How do we get kids to be more responsible for themselves (Kirk shares a great phrase every parent and teacher needs to master)?
· How can we get a student to collaborate/work well with others in class? Should we mark down if that child doesn’t participate?
· How do we calm an upset child instead of embarrassing the child and escalating the situation?
· How do you discipline and redirect a student without causing him to shut down?
· What about kids who get physical and have sensory issues?
Share this podcast with teachers and your school counselor. Email [email protected] the name of your school/church and city. Within 2 hours, he’ll send a proposal to train parents, teachers, and students on the same day so that everyone is on the same page. Learn more here: https://www.celebratecalm.com/book-events/
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21:5323/10/2018
Watch Your Tone! Calming Intense Kids.
Watch Your Tone! Calming Intense Kids.
Your child gets upset, lashes out, picks on her brother, and the family walks on eggshells around her. Then she beats herself up. Yelling won't work. But talking to her with a sweet, affirming tone will actually make it worse as well. So how can you use intensity and a different tone of voice to change these situations? While you can't control your child's behavior, you can always control your tone of voice. And it's more critical than you know.
Come learn how to do this at our Parent BootCamps in Dallas and D.C. at [www.CelebrateCalm.com/Camps][1]. Or schedule a personal phone call with Kirk. Need help financially or otherwise? Email [email protected] call 888-506-1871.
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15:4502/10/2018
When Kids Push Buttons & Yell at Mom
Your kids are expert button-pushers. So how do you respond instead of react? A child yells at his mom, dad yells at the child, and then mom has to clean up the mess. Hubby feels criticized and checks out. Resentments build. Tonight when a tense situation or power struggle occurs, how can you turn this into an OPPORTUNITY to completely change your family?
Come learn how to do this at our Parent BootCamps in Dallas and D.C. at www.CelebrateCalm.com/Camps. Or schedule a personal phone call with Kirk. Need help financially or otherwise? Email [email protected] call 888-506-1871.
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12:5018/09/2018
Consequences for Lying & Bad Behavior: A Radically Different Approach
Consequences for Lying & Bad Behavior: A Radically Different Approach
Your child lies, misbehaves, and does things that erode trust. Consequences won’t work. But THIS radically different approach will actually change your child’s behavior faster than anything else you’ve tried. Brave enough to listen and try it?
Come learn how to do this at our Parent BootCamps in Dallas and D.C. at www.CelebrateCalm.com/Camps. Or schedule a personal phone call with Kirk. Need help financially or otherwise? Email [email protected] or call 888-506-1871.
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26:1611/09/2018
Stop Endless Arguments Over Sleep, Homework, Phones & More
Stop Endless Arguments Over Sleep, Homework, Phones & More
September 4, 2018
How do you get your relentless child to stop arguing and take ownership of his choices? How do you de-escalate in the moment AND get your child to be responsible for his own homework, sleep, and phone? Yeah, these are some weird strategies…but they WILL work even when consequences don’t. Filled with practical wisdom that will blow you away.
Come learn how to do this at our remaining Parent BootCamp in Dallas at www.CelebrateCalm.com/Camps. Or schedule a personal phone call with Kirk. Need help financially or otherwise? Email [email protected] or call 888-506-1871.
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28:3204/09/2018
THE SMART*** KID WHO CHANGED THE WORLD
THE SMART* KID WHO CHANGED THE WORLD**
Kirk's never told this story before, partly because it's so personal and emotional, but it's what prompted him to create the ADHD University program a few years ago. I bet you'll see your child in this story. But I'm sure your child doesn't have a smart mouth or big heart for others!
Learn how to use 50 different tools to help kids develop confidence, lifelong skills and the ability to advocate for themselves. Get even more practical tools at http://www.celebratecalm.com/bb-adhd
If you want your child’s teachers to have this insight, email [email protected] with the word TEACHERS in the subject line. Tell us the name of your school/church and city. We’ll send a one-page proposal you can forward. It’s easy.
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17:5921/08/2018
Massive Meltdown & Destructive Defiance
Massive Meltdown & Destructive Defiance
Do your kids ever meltdown, shut down, or throw down when you ask them to do things or go new places? It usually creates an ugly scene with everyone in tears. But Kirk will show you in 14 minutes exactly how to change these situations literally overnight.
Come learn how to do this at our two remaining Parent BootCamps in DC and Dallas at www.CelebrateCalm.com/Camps. And don’t forget to GET THE BAG OF CDs FREE this week when you change yourself first. Need help financially or otherwise? Email [email protected] or call 888-506-1871.
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16:0214/08/2018
Disciplining Calculating, Willful Children
Disciplining Calculating, Willful Children
I don't know why I cried throughout this podcast—I’m getting all soft and it’s uncomfortable! But it usually means that it’s really good insight you need into these challenging kids. Listen to this tale of two kids, one easy and one challenging.
Want more insight like this? Listen to our CDs or attend Parent BootCamp. See www.CelebrateCalm.com/Camps. Need help financially or otherwise? Email [email protected] or call 888-506-1871.
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19:0207/08/2018
Consequences Don't Work! Why Good Behavior Doesn't Matter
Consequences Don't Work! Why Good Behavior Doesn't Matter
Tired of the endless loop of consequences that don't ever work anyway? Want to know why your kids shut down and don't feel good about themselves?
This is a very emotional podcast that will change the way you view your child. Most parents want a child with good grades and good behavior. I don’t. So what should you focus on? How can you raise a responsible child? Beware this one trap that will destroy your child's confidence and your relationship. So listen and learn how to foster trust and purpose instead of fear and anxiety.
Want to learn how to radically change your relationship with your strong-willed child? Get all our CDs FREE when you attend our Camps: http://www.celebratecalm.com/camps/
Need help? Email [email protected] with the word TRUST in the subject line or call 888-506-1871 to learn more.
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21:2729/07/2018
Bob The Nuclear Reactor—5 Keys to Stop Reacting
Bob The Nuclear Reactor—5 Keys to Stop Reacting
For some reason, I got really emotional during this podcast. Be warned: this is not for the faint of the heart. My five points are brutal, but they will free you from the constant power struggles with your kids. So you aren’t always reacting like my friend Bob the Nuclear Reactor.
Listen to this podcast and learn more about our unique camps here:
http://www.celebratecalm.com/camps/
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17:2502/07/2018
Toddlers to Teens: Tantrums, Defiance & Meltdowns
Toddlers to Teens: Tantrums, Defiance & Meltdowns
Think the strategies to help toddlers and teens are different? Then I challenge you to listen to this podcast to learn how you can stop tantrums, meltdowns, and defiance using the same exact strategies whether your child is 4 or 14! Your tone, attitude, confidence, and body posture are key. Listen and then take the SUMMER DOUBLE DARE at http://www.celebratecalm.com/summer-special/
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16:4919/06/2018
Better Than Behavior Charts? Build Confidence Instead of Crushing Spirits.
Jacob is a student just like millions of others in class right now. He struggles with impulse control issues and often gets in trouble for blurting out and not keeping his hands to himself. He interrupts the teacher and sometimes refuses to do his work. Recess is difficult because he gets bossy or changes the rules of the game. He struggles with anxiety and won’t stay on task.
What if with one example using five different practical tools we could improve your child’s focus, executive function, social skills, sensory issues, and confidence? Listen and learn how.
Share this podcast with your PTA, principal, school counselor, teacher, church school, or parish. Email [email protected] or call 888-506-1871 to bring this training to your school, district, or parish.
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16:1222/05/2018
ADHD & Medication? A Unique Approach & 10 Tools.
ADHD & Medication? A Unique Approach & 10 Tools.
May 1, 2018
This is one of the best podcasts Kirk has ever recorded.
Even if your child doesn’t have ADHD—but struggles with focus, attention, impulse control, executive function, writing, organization, sensory processing, social skills, anxiety, or short-term memory—Kirk’s perspective is novel and incredibly helpful.
Learn how to use 10 different tools to help kids develop confidence, lifelong skills and the ability to advocate for themselves. Get even more practical tools at http://www.celebratecalm.com/adhd-brain-boosters/.
If you want your child’s teachers to have this insight, email [email protected] with the word TEACHERS in the subject line. Tell us the name of your school/church and city. We’ll send a one-page proposal you can forward. It’s easy.
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25:2001/05/2018
Space: 5 Ways To Correct, Calm, and Command Kids Without A Fight
Space: 5 Ways To Correct, Calm, and Command Kids Without A Fight
April 23, 2018
How can you correct kids’ homework without them getting upset? How do you calm a frustrated or irritated child? How do you get them to do chores without the fight? How do you lead a child to true contrition rather than forcing an apology? Kirk shows you 5 practical ways to do this in under 10 minutes.
Email [email protected] with the word SPACE in the subject line or call 888-506-1871 to book Kirk at your school/church or get help with our resources.
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11:3424/04/2018
Get Kids Off Screens: The Real Secret
Is technology pitting you against your kids with endless power struggles over video games, TV, cell phones and social media? Do you feel pressure to give your toddler an iPad already? Would you child play Minecraft all day if allowed? Are you afraid your child’s imagination, creativity, and social skills are being stunted by reliance on technology? Are your teens pulling away, afraid they will miss out if they are not online 24/7? What do you do when your kids are required to use a tablet for homework, but get distracted?
Listen to this podcast to learn how to get your kids off screens without a battle. It’s insight that can change your family.
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24:0627/03/2018