Anybody else need help in the kid department this summer?

The more time my boys spend together, the more fights and less peace I see in our home.

Relaxed schedules lead to whining & claims of boredom.

Family trips lead to a whole host of challenges. Basically taking the crazy on the road.

If this sounds anything like what you’re dealing with, I have good news.

Kirk Martin, from CelebrateCalm.com is back with practical tips on handling your summer challenges.

(If you’ve never heard Kirk before check him out here {Calmly Parenting the Strong-Willed Child-Ep 69} and here {How to Stop Yelling, Lecturing, & Power Struggles- Ep 62}.

My favorite part of this episode is when he perfectly describes the two players in a sibling fight and gives tips on how to help them work it out. Once again, Kirk provides specific phrases to say and ideas to implement today.

What we chat about:

* Kirk’s reminder of what we are and are not responsible for in our kids.

* Kirk’s advice for the summer bedtime issues Heather is having with her boys.

* Tips for providing structure for your days and your summer.

* Kirk’s chore motivation system using 3 fingers.

* Setting appropriate expectations for sibling relationships and giving them space to work it out.

* What to say and how to act when siblings are arguing–the roles they take.

* How to help your provoking child learn the golden rule.

* How to help your reacting child learn to stand up for him/herself.

* Kirk’s tips for managing family life on your vacations this summer.

* How to set your kids up for success when you are at family gatherings.

* Kirk answers my question about what to do with the stubborn kid at Sea World.

* The power of acknowledgement with an example of the woman at the well.

* The thing I will now always keep in my purse to help with behavior in public.

Connect with Kirk:

Site :: Twitter :: Facebook :: Podcast

Links Mentioned:

* The “list” before screen time Heather mentioned.

* The woman at the well–John 4

* Email Newsletter–top 10 free newsletters (check out #6!!)

* Live (free) Workshops

* Listen to FREE Celebrate Calm PODCASTS by Kirk

* CDs/DVDs

* 888-506-1871–Toll Free Number for Frustrated Parents

 

How to listen to the podcast:

1.Listen on the blog. Click through to GodCenteredMom.com and click the play button at the beginning of this post.

2. Listen on your smartphone, iPad or iPod Touch – There are a lot of great podcasting apps. Apple has a