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.

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Your strong-willed kids experience childhood differently than other kids. Sometimes it’s hard to really understand. There’s no instruction manual for these kids. This episode will give you much-needed, rare insight into how to help your kids feel confident and good about themselves. We encourage you to let your kids listen to parts of this episode to prompt helpful conversations.

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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!

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IXL LEARNING

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SKYLIGHT CALENDARS

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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.

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Do you have a child who fights you over going to new places or hemming and hawing about not going to that expensive camp you paid for? Do you have a child who is nervous about family vacation or an upcoming move? Kirk gives you very specific strategies and scripts to overcome anxiety, stop the power struggles, and bond with your child through these big emotions.

Our Summer Sale continues this week. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products to take advantage of our Summer Sale on the Get Everything Package. You get 35 hours of practical strategies for the cost of one trip to a therapist. 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

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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.

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ACORNS EARLY

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AIR DOCTOR

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See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How To Be A Dad Your Kids Listen To

It’s really hard for some Dads to connect with their strong-willed child. So they end up sabotaging the relationship. Kirk shows you exactly how to rebuild this relationship with very specific, concrete action steps and words. Please forward to your husband. 

Our Summer Sale continues this week. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products to take advantage of our Summer Sale on the Get Everything Package. You get 35 hours of practical strategies for the cost of one trip to a therapist. Email [email protected] with any questions.

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COZY EARTH

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IXL LEARNING

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FASTGROWINGTREES.COM/CALM

Fast Growing Trees has the best deals for your yard, up to half off on select plants. Listeners to our show get an additional 15% OFF their first purchase at https://FASTGROWINGTREES.COM/CALM using the code CALM.

SKYLIGHT CALENDARS

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KIWICO.COM

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

ACORNS EARLY

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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.

Our greatest enemy is our own self-inflicted parental anxiety. It sabotages our efforts and hurts relationships. Your anxiety yields the exact opposite outcome you want—your kids resist you and misbehave more! Kirk gives you 7 action steps and scripts to break this negative cycle.

Our Summer Sale begins now. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products to take advantage of our Summer Sale on the Get Everything Package. You get 35 hours of practical strategies for the cost of one trip to a therapist. Email [email protected] with any questions.

AG1

AG1 is offering new subscribers a FREE $76 gift when you sign up. You’ll get a Welcome Kit, a bottle of D3 & K2 AND 5 free travel packs in your first box. Go to https://drinkag1.com/calm

COZY EARTH

Wrap yourself and your kids in Cozy Earth luxury…with 40% OFF! Visit https://cozyearth.com/ and use my exclusive 40% off code CALM. 

IXL LEARNING

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

FASTGROWINGTREES.COM/CALM

Fast Growing Trees has the best deals for your yard, up to half off on select plants. Listeners to our show get an additional 15% OFF their first purchase at https://FASTGROWINGTREES.COM/CALM using the code CALM.

SKYLIGHT CALENDARS

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KIWICO.COM

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

ACORNS EARLY

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HUNGRYROOT.COM

Go to ​https://www.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!

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You’re supposed to be on vacation relaxing. Instead, your strong-willed child doesn’t listen, makes “bad choices,” and someone gets hurt. This can either ruin your vacation with endless fights OR be an opportunity to change behavior and draw closer to the challenging child. There is A LOT of insight into strong-willed kids in this fun, instructive story.

Our Summer Sale begins now. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products to take advantage of our Summer Sale on the Get Everything Package. You get 35 hours of practical strategies for the cost of one trip to a therapist. Email [email protected] with any questions.

AG1

AG1 is offering new subscribers a FREE $76 gift when you sign up. You’ll get a Welcome Kit, a bottle of D3 & K2 AND 5 free travel packs in your first box. Go to https://drinkag1.com/calm

COZY EARTH

Wrap yourself and your kids in Cozy Earth luxury…with 40% OFF! Visit https://cozyearth.com/ and use my exclusive 40% off code CALM. 

IXL LEARNING

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

FASTGROWINGTREES.COM/CALM

Fast Growing Trees has the best deals for your yard, up to half off on select plants. Listeners to our show get an additional 15% OFF their first purchase at https://FASTGROWINGTREES.COM/CALM using the code CALM.

SKYLIGHT CALENDARS

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

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HUNGRYROOT.COM

Go to ​https://www.hungryroot.com/calm and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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's answers may surprise you and give you ideas for handling your toughest situations.

Our Mother's Day Sale ends THIS weekend. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/mothers-day/ to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowest prices of the year. Moms, do this for yourselves.

AG1

AG1 is offering new subscribers a FREE $76 gift when you sign up. You’ll get a Welcome Kit, a bottle of D3 & K2 AND 5 free travel packs in your first box. Go to https://drinkag1.com/calm

COZY EARTH

Wrap yourself and your kids in Cozy Earth luxury…with 40% OFF! Visit https://cozyearth.com/ and use my exclusive 40% off code CALM. 

IXL LEARNING

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

FASTGROWINGTREES.COM/CALM

Fast Growing Trees has the best deals for your yard, up to half off on select plants. Listeners to our show get an additional 15% OFF their first purchase at https://FASTGROWINGTREES.COM/CALM using the code CALM.

SKYLIGHT CALENDARS

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

FUNCTION HEALTH

Get a $100 credit towards your annual membership at https://www.functionhealth.com/CALM. The $100 credit is only for the first thousand listeners.

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.

HUNGRYROOT.COM

Go to ​https://www.hungryroot.com/calm and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Spicy Toddlers, Teens & In Between: 10 Ways to Prevent Constant Battles

How should you respond when your teen or tween defies you and complains that you’re too controlling? How can you stop the power struggles with spicy toddlers? How can you help kids struggling with behavior and confidence? Kirk gives you powerful scripts and specific strategies to stop the battles and drama.

We are extending our Mother's Day Sale for ONE more week. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/mothers-day/ to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowest prices of the year. Moms, do this for yourselves.

AG1

AG1 is offering new subscribers a FREE $76 gift when you sign up. You’ll get a Welcome Kit, a bottle of D3 & K2 AND 5 free travel packs in your first box. Go to https://drinkag1.com/calm

COZY EARTH

Wrap yourself and your kids in Cozy Earth luxury…with 40% OFF! Visit https://cozyearth.com/ and use my exclusive 40% off code CALM. 

IXL LEARNING

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

FASTGROWINGTREES.COM/CALM

Fast Growing Trees has the best deals for your yard, up to half off on select plants. Listeners to our show get an additional 15% OFF their first purchase at https://FASTGROWINGTREES.COM/CALM using the code CALM.

SKYLIGHT CALENDARS

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

HUNGRYROOT.COM

Go to ​https://www.hungryroot.com/calm and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plans get changed, your child gets disappointed or doesn’t get his way. This turns into a nuclear meltdown with defiance and disrespect. But there is a solution. Do you know WHY your kids sometimes go scorched earth? How can you de-escalate everyday situations without threatening consequences or talking too “calmly” to your kids? Kirk gives you five specific action steps and a creative script to use. 

Our Mother's Day Sale ends THIS weekend. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/mothers-day/ to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowest prices of the year. Moms, do this for yourselves.

AG1

AG1 is offering new subscribers a FREE $76 gift when you sign up. You’ll get a Welcome Kit, a bottle of D3 & K2 AND 5 free travel packs in your first box. Go to https://drinkag1.com/calm

COZY EARTH

Wrap yourself and your kids in Cozy Earth luxury…with 40% OFF! Visit https://cozyearth.com/ and use my exclusive 40% off code CALM. 

IXL LEARNING

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

FASTGROWINGTREES.COM/CALM

Fast Growing Trees has the best deals for your yard, up to half off on select plants. Listeners to our show get an additional 15% OFF their first purchase at https://FASTGROWINGTREES.COM/CALM using the code CALM.

SKYLIGHT CALENDARS

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

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

No wonder you second guess yourself—you are doing the hardest job on the planet while being observed and judged by the people you thought would support you in this…and sometimes you even get undermined from within your home. You constantly feel the need to take the temperature of the home and then get accused of coddling your child when you are just protecting your child. You are courageously dealing with childhood trauma and breaking generational patterns. I am so freaking proud of you! I hope this podcast makes you feel heard, understood, and inspired to keep being an awesome Mom. 

We are extending our Mother's Day Sale for one more week. Visit https://celebratecalm.com/mothers-day/ to purchase the Get Everything Package at the lowest prices of the year. Moms, do this for yourselves.

AG1

AG1 is offering new subscribers a FREE $76 gift when you sign up. You’ll get a Welcome Kit, a bottle of D3 & K2 AND 5 free travel packs in your first box. Go to https://drinkag1.com/calm

COZY EARTH

Wrap yourself and your kids in Cozy Earth luxury…with 40% OFF! Visit https://cozyearth.com/ and use my exclusive 40% off code CALM. 

IXL LEARNING

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

FASTGROWINGTREES.COM/CALM

Fast Growing Trees has the best deals for your yard, up to half off on select plants. Listeners to our show get an additional 15% OFF their first purchase at https://FASTGROWINGTREES.COM/CALM using the code CALM.

SKYLIGHT CALENDARS

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

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.