Calm Parenting Podcast

By 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 g

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How many episodes does Calm Parenting Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 497 episodes available.

Calm Parenting Podcast episodes:

July 06, 2025 Kids Who Complain, Relatives Who Judge, Parents Who Are Overwhelmed #496
Do you ever get judged by relatives because your strong-willed child doesn’t behave the right way? What do you say when kids are bored or complain the entire time? How can you be free from constantly being responsible for everyone else’s happiness and trust your own instincts? How can you get grandparents and relatives to be constructive instead of judgmental? Kirk provides concrete strategies and scripts in this special episode.

Want to change your family very quickly? Join 300,000 other podcast listeners who changed themselves and stopped the power struggles with our Summer Sale: Get 50% OFF the Calm Parenting Bundle at https://celebratecalm.com/products. Email [email protected] with any questions.

AG1
Go to https://DrinkAG1.com/CALM to get $76 of free extras including a shaker bottle, 5 AG1 travel packs and more with your first purchase.

EQUIP HEALTH
If you're concerned about your child's relationship with food, don't wait to get an expert's advice. Visit https://equip.health/calm for a free consultation with Equip.

COZY EARTH
Go to https://cozyearth.com and use code CALM for 40% off best-selling Cozy Earth temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more.

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.

AIR DOCTOR
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25min
July 02, 2025 10 Do’s & Don’ts to Stop Emotional Fireworks & Meet Sensory Needs #495
Should you really not give kids eye contact when they are upset? Why does too much talking and the sweet approach make kids more angry? What specific actions steps de-escalate meltdowns? How we can we help kids who need sensory pressure? Kirk gives you 10 very practical action steps to take in this short, jam-packed episode.

Want to change your family very quickly? Join 300,000 other podcast listeners who changed themselves and stopped the power struggles with our Summer Sale: Get 50% OFF the Calm Parenting Bundle at https://celebratecalm.com/products. Email [email protected] with any questions.

AG1
Go to https://DrinkAG1.com/CALM to get $76 of free extras including a shaker bottle, 5 AG1 travel packs and more with your first purchase.

EQUIP HEALTH
If you're concerned about your child's relationship with food, don't wait to get an expert's advice. Visit https://equip.health/calm for a free consultation with Equip.

COZY EARTH
Go to https://cozyearth.com and use code CALM for 40% off best-selling Cozy Earth temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more.

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.

AIR DOCTOR
Head to https://airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code CALM to get UP TO $300 off an Air Doctor Air Purifier today!

LEESA MATTRESSES
Go to https://Leesa.com for 30% OFF mattresses through July 7th PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code CALM.

Wayfair.com
Head to https://Wayfair.com to explore a HUGE outdoor selection. Wayfair. Every style. Every home.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
...more
22min
June 29, 2025 Discipline Without Yelling or Giving In? 3 Questions You Must Ask #494
Why don’t consequences work? What are appropriate expectations of your child and yourself? How can we discipline without being authoritarian or permissive? What three questions should we ask before we discipline? Kirk shares how he struggled with discipline and gives you three practical actions steps and scripts that actually work.

Want to change your family very quickly? Join 300,000 other podcast listeners who changed themselves and stopped the power struggles with our Summer Sale: Get 50% OFF the Calm Parenting Bundle at https://celebratecalm.com/products. Email [email protected] with any questions.

AG1
AG1 Next Gen is a perfect Father’s Day gift! Get a FREE gift with your first order. Go to https://drinkag1.com/calm

COZY EARTH—FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL!
Go to https://cozyearth.com/ and use code CALM for 40% off all men's apparel. For the Dads who work hard during their 9-5, and deserve the best during their 5-9.

IXL LEARNING
Get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRK.

SKYLIGHT CALENDARS
Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://SkylightCal.com/CALM

FUNCTION HEALTH
An annual membership with Function Health includes two sets of tests for only $499 per year, BUT our listeners get a $100 credit at https://FUNCTIONHEALTH.com/CALM. The $100 credit is only for the first thousand listeners so sign up right now at https://FUNCTIONHEALTH.com/CALM.

KIWICO.COM
Build the best summer ever with KiwiCo! Get $15 off on your Summer Adventure Series at https://kiwico.com/CALM.

ACORNS EARLY
Head to https://acornsearly.com/calm to help your kids grow their money skills today.

AIR DOCTOR
Head to https://airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code CALM to get UP TO $300 off an Air Doctor Air Purifier today!
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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23min
June 25, 2025 Summer Sanity: 6 Ways to Build Your Child's Confidence #493
Sometimes the stress of the school year can strip your kids of their confidence and create conflict even with siblings. Kirk gives you 6 new, creative, and powerful strategies to rebuild your child's confidence, reconnect as a family, and help with screen dependence.

Want to change your family very quickly? Join 300,000 other podcast listeners who changed themselves and stopped the power struggles with our Summer Sale: Get 50% OFF the Calm Parenting Bundle at https://celebratecalm.com/products. Email [email protected] with any questions.

AG1
AG1 Next Gen is a perfect Father’s Day gift! Get a FREE gift with your first order. Go to https://drinkag1.com/calm

COZY EARTH—FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL!
Go to https://cozyearth.com/ and use code CALM for 40% off all men's apparel. For the Dads who work hard during their 9-5, and deserve the best during their 5-9.

IXL LEARNING
Get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRK.

SKYLIGHT CALENDARS
Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://SkylightCal.com/CALM

FUNCTION HEALTH
An annual membership with Function Health includes two sets of tests for only $499 per year, BUT our listeners get a $100 credit at https://FUNCTIONHEALTH.com/CALM. The $100 credit is only for the first thousand listeners so sign up right now at https://FUNCTIONHEALTH.com/CALM.

KIWICO.COM
Build the best summer ever with KiwiCo! Get $15 off on your Summer Adventure Series at https://kiwico.com/CALM.

ACORNS EARLY
Head to https://acornsearly.com/calm to help your kids grow their money skills today.

AIR DOCTOR
Head to https://airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code CALM to get UP TO $300 off an Air Doctor Air Purifier today!
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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24min
June 22, 2025 The Battle That Changed Me: How To De-Escalate & Discipline #492
I don’t know how to describe this episode other than to say it is filled with several profound and practical insights and scripts that will change your family. It includes two phrases that work 99% of the time to de-escalate and discipline a defiant child…but by the end of the story, we discover he wasn’t really defiant, just overwhelmed. Like most of us as parents.

Want to change your family very quickly? Join 300,000 other podcast listeners who changed themselves and stopped the power struggles with our Summer Sale: Get 50% OFF the Calm Parenting Bundle at https://celebratecalm.com/products. Email [email protected] with any questions.

AG1
AG1 Next Gen is a perfect Father’s Day gift! Get a FREE gift with your first order. Go to https://drinkag1.com/calm

COZY EARTH—FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL!
Go to https://cozyearth.com/ and use code CALM for 40% off all men's apparel. For the Dads who work hard during their 9-5, and deserve the best during their 5-9.

IXL LEARNING
Get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRK.

SKYLIGHT CALENDARS
Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://SkylightCal.com/CALM

FUNCTION HEALTH
An annual membership with Function Health includes two sets of tests for only $499 per year, BUT our listeners get a $100 credit at https://FUNCTIONHEALTH.com/CALM. The $100 credit is only for the first thousand listeners so sign up right now at https://FUNCTIONHEALTH.com/CALM.

KIWICO.COM
Build the best summer ever with KiwiCo! Get $15 off on your Summer Adventure Series at https://kiwico.com/CALM.

ACORNS EARLY
Head to https://acornsearly.com/calm to help your kids grow their money skills today.

AIR DOCTOR
Head to https://airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code CALM to get UP TO $300 off an Air Doctor Air Purifier today!
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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23min
June 20, 2025 More Scripts to Explain Your Child’s Diagnosis or Struggles (Part 2) #491
In Part 2 of this series, Kirk addresses how to get your kids to understand how their brains work best. As one child mentioned after listening to Part I, “I have super powers!” Kirk also gives you specific tools to counter weaknesses so your kids can be successful and confident.

Want to change your family very quickly? Join 300,000 other podcast listeners who changed themselves and stopped the power struggles with our Summer Sale: Get 50% OFF the Calm Parenting Bundle at https://celebratecalm.com/products. Email [email protected] with any questions.

AG1
AG1 Next Gen is a perfect Father’s Day gift! Get a FREE gift with your first order. Go to https://drinkag1.com/calm

COZY EARTH—FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL!
Go to https://cozyearth.com/ and use code CALM for 40% off all men's apparel. For the Dads who work hard during their 9-5, and deserve the best during their 5-9.

IXL LEARNING
Get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRK.

SKYLIGHT CALENDARS
Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://SkylightCal.com/CALM

FUNCTION HEALTH
An annual membership with Function Health includes two sets of tests for only $499 per year, BUT our listeners get a $100 credit at https://FUNCTIONHEALTH.com/CALM. The $100 credit is only for the first thousand listeners so sign up right now at https://FUNCTIONHEALTH.com/CALM.

KIWICO.COM
Build the best summer ever with KiwiCo! Get $15 off on your Summer Adventure Series at https://kiwico.com/CALM.

ACORNS EARLY
Head to https://acornsearly.com/calm to help your kids grow their money skills today.

AIR DOCTOR
Head to https://airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code CALM to get UP TO $300 off an Air Doctor Air Purifier today!
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
...more
23min
June 18, 2025 A Script to Explain Your Child’s Diagnosis or Struggles (Part 1) #490
How should you talk to your kids about their diagnosis or struggles? How can we do this in a positive, constructive way without shame, negativity, or singling them out? I want to give you a framework that builds your kids’ confidence and gives them practical tools to overcome weaknesses. This is very important so please share.

Want to change your family very quickly? Join 300,000 other podcast listeners who changed themselves and stopped the power struggles with our Summer Sale: Get 50% OFF the Calm Parenting Bundle at https://celebratecalm.com/products. Email [email protected] with any questions.

AG1
AG1 Next Gen is a perfect Father’s Day gift! Get a FREE gift with your first order. Go to https://drinkag1.com/calm

COZY EARTH—FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL!
Go to https://cozyearth.com/ and use code CALM for 40% off all men's apparel. For the Dads who work hard during their 9-5, and deserve the best during their 5-9.

IXL LEARNING
Get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRK.

SKYLIGHT CALENDARS
Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://SkylightCal.com/CALM

FUNCTION HEALTH
An annual membership with Function Health includes two sets of tests for only $499 per year, BUT our listeners get a $100 credit at https://FUNCTIONHEALTH.com/CALM. The $100 credit is only for the first thousand listeners so sign up right now at https://FUNCTIONHEALTH.com/CALM.

KIWICO.COM
Build the best summer ever with KiwiCo! Get $15 off on your Summer Adventure Series at https://kiwico.com/CALM.

ACORNS EARLY
Head to https://acornsearly.com/calm to help your kids grow their money skills today.

AIR DOCTOR
Head to https://airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code CALM to get UP TO $300 off an Air Doctor Air Purifier today!
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
...more
26min
June 15, 2025 10 Ways to Stop Irritating Power Struggles Without Reacting #489
Before I was the Calm Guy, I was the Triggered Guy! My default mode was, “My strong-willed son is doing things on purpose to irritate me and I need to correct him for that.” But then I learned how to turn those irritating behaviors and power struggles into opportunities to teach and bond. I give you 10 practical action steps and scripts.

Want to change your family very quickly? Join 300,000 other podcast listeners who changed themselves and stopped the power struggles with our Summer Sale: Get 50% OFF the Calm Parenting Bundle at https://celebratecalm.com/products. Email [email protected] with any questions.

AG1
AG1 Next Gen is a perfect Father’s Day gift! Get a FREE gift with your first order. Go to https://drinkag1.com/calm

COZY EARTH—FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL!
Go to https://cozyearth.com/ and use code CALM for 40% off all men's apparel. For the Dads who work hard during their 9-5, and deserve the best during their 5-9.

IXL LEARNING
Get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRK.

SKYLIGHT CALENDARS
Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://SkylightCal.com/CALM

FUNCTION HEALTH
An annual membership with Function Health includes two sets of tests for only $499 per year, BUT our listeners get a $100 credit at https://FUNCTIONHEALTH.com/CALM. The $100 credit is only for the first thousand listeners so sign up right now at https://FUNCTIONHEALTH.com/CALM.

KIWICO.COM
Build the best summer ever with KiwiCo! Get $15 off on your Summer Adventure Series at https://kiwico.com/CALM.

ACORNS EARLY
Head to https://acornsearly.com/calm to help your kids grow their money skills today.

AIR DOCTOR
Head to https://airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code CALM to get UP TO $300 off an Air Doctor Air Purifier today!
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
...more
24min
June 11, 2025 11 Ways to “Correct” A Strong-Willed Child Without Provoking A Battle #488
Do you have a child who HATES being corrected? Even if you do it in a very sweet way, your child gets furious, lashes out, screams or covers his or her ears. Does your child blame others and refuse to listen? Good! You’re not alone. Kirk gives you 11 very specific scripts and action steps to get kids of all ages to listen without the power struggles.

Want to change your family very quickly? Join 300,000 other podcast listeners who changed themselves and stopped the power struggles with our Summer Sale: Get 50% OFF the Calm Parenting Bundle at https://celebratecalm.com/products. Email [email protected] with any questions.

AG1
AG1 Next Gen is a perfect Father’s Day gift! Get a FREE gift with your first order. Go to https://drinkag1.com/calm

COZY EARTH—FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL!
Go to https://cozyearth.com/ and use code CALM for 40% off all men's apparel. For the Dads who work hard during their 9-5, and deserve the best during their 5-9.

IXL LEARNING
Get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRK.

SKYLIGHT CALENDARS
Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://SkylightCal.com/CALM

FUNCTION HEALTH
An annual membership with Function Health includes two sets of tests for only $499 per year, BUT our listeners get a $100 credit at https://FUNCTIONHEALTH.com/CALM. The $100 credit is only for the first thousand listeners so sign up right now at https://FUNCTIONHEALTH.com/CALM.

KIWICO.COM
Build the best summer ever with KiwiCo! Get $15 off on your Summer Adventure Series at https://kiwico.com/CALM.

ACORNS EARLY
Head to https://acornsearly.com/calm to help your kids grow their money skills today.

AIR DOCTOR
Head to https://airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code CALM to get UP TO $300 off an Air Doctor Air Purifier today!
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
...more
24min
June 08, 2025 A Different Way to Discipline Pure Defiance (Best Podcast of 2025) #487
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.

Want to change your family very quickly? Join 300,000 other podcast listeners who changed themselves and stopped the power struggles with our Summer Sale: Get 50% OFF the Calm Parenting Bundle at https://celebratecalm.com/products. Email [email protected] with any questions.

AG1
AG1 Next Gen is a perfect Father’s Day gift! Get a FREE gift with your first order. Go to https://drinkag1.com/calm

COZY EARTH—FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL!
Go to https://cozyearth.com/ and use code CALM for 40% off all men's apparel. For the Dads who work hard during their 9-5, and deserve the best during their 5-9.

IXL LEARNING
Get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRK.

SKYLIGHT CALENDARS
Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://SkylightCal.com/CALM

FUNCTION HEALTH
An annual membership with Function Health includes two sets of tests for only $499 per year, BUT our listeners get a $100 credit at https://FUNCTIONHEALTH.com/CALM. The $100 credit is only for the first thousand listeners so sign up right now at https://FUNCTIONHEALTH.com/CALM.

KIWICO.COM
Build the best summer ever with KiwiCo! Get $15 off on your Summer Adventure Series at https://kiwico.com/CALM.

ACORNS EARLY
Head to https://acornsearly.com/calm to help your kids grow their money skills today.

AIR DOCTOR
Head to https://airdoctorpro.com/ and use promo code CALM to get UP TO $300 off an Air Doctor Air Purifier today!
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
...more
32min

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How many episodes does Calm Parenting Podcast have?

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