Kirk Martin

Mentioned in 33 analyzed podcast episodes across 1 show

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Episode Appearances

Calm Parenting Podcast · May 20, 2026

Kids Won’t Listen? 5 Creative, Easy Ways To Stop Bribing, Forcing, or Reminding Them 18x

“Host and parenting expert providing strategies for managing strong-willed children without bribing or forcing”

Strong-willed child behavior managementReducing parental reminders and naggingChore completion strategies for resistant children

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Calm Parenting Podcast · May 17, 2026

“Stop Treating Me Like A Child!” (Stop Acting Like One LOL!) #593

“Host of Calm Parenting Podcast providing parenting advice and strategies for difficult children”

Teenage defiance and 'controlling parent' accusationsFirst love and romantic obsession in adolescencePhone and screen time boundaries for teens

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Calm Parenting Podcast · May 13, 2026

5 Exact Steps to De-Escalate A Nuclear Meltdown (Why "Calm" Parenting Fails Here) #592

“Host and founder discussing de-escalation strategies for intense, strong-willed children based on personal parenting experience”

De-escalation techniques for intense childrenShame and embarrassment in child behaviorParental emotional regulation and self-control

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Calm Parenting Podcast · May 10, 2026

You Don't Have to Do Anything Else to Be A Great Mom! (My Best Mother's Day Podcast Ever) #591

“Host of Calm Parenting Podcast; shares personal parenting philosophy and mother's story; worked with over 1 million families”

Generational parenting expectations and how they've intensified for modern mothersEmotional labor and invisible work in motherhoodNeurodivergent children (ADHD, PDA, ODD, ASD, ADD, OCD) and differentiated parenting

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Calm Parenting Podcast · May 6, 2026

Tough Questions Moms Ask: Aggressive Child, Negative Self-Talk, Teen Expectations, Kids Interrupting You & More #590

“Host and primary speaker providing parenting advice and strategies throughout the episode”

Negative self-talk in children and perfectionismSchool refusal in neurodivergent childrenParental anxiety and childhood trauma patterns

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Calm Parenting Podcast · May 3, 2026

Child Talks Back, Whines, Procrastinates, Makes Messes, Won't Listen, Acts Silly? Exact Scripts! #589

“Host and parenting expert providing strategies for managing parental triggers and breaking generational patterns”

Parental trigger identification and managementBreaking generational patterns in parentingEmotional regulation techniques for parents

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Calm Parenting Podcast · May 1, 2026

What Your Wife Wants For Mother’s Day (Besides No More Fights At Dinner & Bedtime!) #588

“Host discussing relationship advice, personal experiences with anger management, and strategies for fathers”

Emotional regulation and anger management for fathersBreaking generational trauma patterns in parentingActive listening and dismissive communication patterns

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Calm Parenting Podcast · Apr 15, 2026

“My Child Is A Mini-Me. Help!” Stop the Power Struggles & Drama #582

“Host of Calm Parenting Podcast discussing parenting strategies for strong-willed children and generational patterns”

Parenting strong-willed childrenGenerational trauma and family patternsParental control issues and anxiety management

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Calm Parenting Podcast · Apr 12, 2026

10 Ways to Help Kids Who Procrastinate, Choose the Harder Path, Get The Last Word In, Argue, Resist Homework (ADHD), Get Bored Easily. #581

“Parenting expert with 25 years experience working with neurodivergent children, sharing practical behavior management strategies”

ADHD and neurodivergent behavior managementHomework strategies for children with attention difficultiesParental emotional regulation and trigger awareness

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Calm Parenting Podcast · Apr 8, 2026

Deeply Feeling Child Blames You? 5 Ways to Stop Walking on Eggshells & Escalating #580

“Host and parenting expert discussing de-escalation strategies for intense children and strong-willed behavior”

Parenting strong-willed and intense childrenDe-escalation techniques for parent-child conflictsEmotional regulation and self-discipline in children

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Calm Parenting Podcast · Apr 1, 2026

When A Child Is Defiant & Verbally Disrespectful: A Script and Action Plan #578

“Parenting expert and founder sharing personal experience repairing relationship with his strong-willed son Casey”

Strong-willed child parenting strategiesParent-child relationship repair and reconciliationDefiance vs. anxiety in children: distinguishing root causes

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Calm Parenting Podcast · Mar 25, 2026

Help For Kids Who Want To Quit, Complain, Be Negative, Are Messy & Forgetful, Compete With Siblings, Have ADHD #576

“Host and founder discussing parenting strategies for strong-willed children and behavioral challenges.”

Negative self-talk in children and shame reduction strategiesParenting children with ADHD and executive function challengesStrength-based parenting vs. deficit-focused parenting

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Calm Parenting Podcast · Mar 22, 2026

Teaching Impulse Control With Screens, Teens, Toddlers & Teachers II #575

“Host of Calm Parenting Podcast; shares parenting strategies and personal experiences raising son Casey”

Impulse Control in ChildrenDelayed Gratification TechniquesScreen Time Management for Kids

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Calm Parenting Podcast · Mar 18, 2026

22 Ways to Teach Impulse Control & Delayed Gratification #573

“Host and creator of Calm Parenting Podcast; shares personal parenting strategies and son Casey's development”

Impulse Control Development in ChildrenDelayed Gratification Teaching MethodsFamily Traditions and Boundary-Setting

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Calm Parenting Podcast · Mar 15, 2026

Kids Who Get Angry, Say "I'm Stupid" or Shut Down When You Remind or Correct Them? #572

“Founder of Celebrate Calm; host of Calm Parenting Podcast; provides parenting strategies for neurodivergent and intense children”

Parenting intense and highly sensitive childrenADHD and neurodivergent child behavior managementEmotional regulation in children with strong-willed temperaments

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Calm Parenting Podcast · Mar 11, 2026

Raising A Resilient, Responsible Child (Even When They Are Slamming Things!) #571

“Founder of Celebrate Calm and host of the Calm Parenting Podcast; primary speaker discussing parenting strategies throughout episode.”

Parental Control and Anxiety ManagementChild Resilience and Competence BuildingEmotional Regulation in Children

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Calm Parenting Podcast · Mar 8, 2026

Get Resistant Kids to Get Off Screens, Come to Dinner, Transition Without Fights #570

“Founder of Celebrate Calm and host of the Calm Parenting Podcast discussing parenting strategies”

Screen time management and video game transitionsResistant child behavior and compliance without power strugglesStrong-willed child parenting strategies

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Calm Parenting Podcast · Mar 4, 2026

Be The Cycle-Breaker: 3 Scripts to Break the Parenting Patterns You Grew Up With #569

“Founder of Celebrate Calm and host of the Calm Parenting Podcast; shares personal childhood trauma experiences and frameworks for breaking patterns”

Childhood trauma patterns and adult relationshipsBreaking generational parenting cyclesInner child work and reparenting

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Calm Parenting Podcast · Feb 27, 2026

Practical Ways to Establish Boundaries & Stay Connected With Really Intense Kids #567

“Host of Calm Parenting Podcast; parenting expert who transformed his approach after struggles with strong-willed son Casey; primary speaker”

Strong-willed and defiant child behavior managementParental trigger identification and emotional regulationCo-parenting alignment and communication strategies

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Calm Parenting Podcast · Feb 25, 2026

How to Address Unfairness When A Sibling Has PDA, ADHD, ND #566

“Host of Calm Parenting Podcast and creator of Confident Parents, Confident Kids PDA program providing parenting strategies”

PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) in childrenSibling dynamics in neurodivergent familiesEquity vs. equality in parenting accommodations

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Calm Parenting Podcast · Feb 22, 2026

Practical Ways to Discipline (Not Punish) Toddlers Through Teens #565

“Host of Calm Parenting Podcast; parenting expert discussing discipline strategies and child behavior management”

Discipline vs. punishment distinction and applicationChild lying and dishonesty managementImpulse control development in children

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Calm Parenting Podcast · Feb 18, 2026

Punishment v. Discipline: 10 Ways to Get Unstuck From Endless Consequences #564

“Host and parenting expert presenting 10 distinctions between punishment and discipline based on personal parenting experience”

Punishment vs. Discipline: Core DifferencesParental Emotional Regulation and Self-AwarenessBuilding Competence and Confidence in Children

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Calm Parenting Podcast · Feb 15, 2026

When PDA Kids Resist | What My Son Taught Me About Anxiety #563

“Host of Calm Parenting Podcast and PDA Parent Podcast; shared personal experience with undiagnosed PDA across 30+ years and parenting his son Casey”

Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) characteristics and misdiagnosisAnxiety transfer between parent and child nervous systemsSchool avoidance and attendance resistance in children

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Calm Parenting Podcast · Feb 6, 2026

My Son, Casey, Explains How My Changing As A Dad Affected Him #560

“Founder of Calm Parenting Podcast and Celebrate Calm; discusses his evolution from authoritarian to emotionally intelligent parenting”

Emotional Regulation in ParentingAuthoritative vs. Authoritarian Parenting ModelsStrong-Willed Child Management

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Calm Parenting Podcast · Feb 4, 2026

Tough Toddler, Teen & In-Between Behavior Issues #559

“Founder of Celebrate Calm and host of the Calm Parenting Podcast; primary speaker discussing parenting philosophy and real-world examples”

Reframing irritating child behavior as opportunity for connectionUnderstanding procrastination as brain stimulation strategySensory processing needs in children and physical activity solutions

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Calm Parenting Podcast · Feb 1, 2026

Tantrums & Meltdowns? Scripts to Stop Them & De-Escalate #558

“Founder of Celebrate Calm; host of the episode providing parenting strategies and personal anecdotes about raising his son Casey”

Child tantrum vs. meltdown differentiation and managementDe-escalation scripts and techniques for upset childrenEmotional regulation and self-soothing strategies for kids

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Calm Parenting Podcast · Jan 28, 2026

Faster Mornings & Smoother Transitions: 10 Ways to Get Kids Unstuck #557

“Founder of Celebrate Calm and host of Calm Parenting Podcast; shares personal parenting experiences with son Casey to illustrate discipline strategies.”

Morning routine optimization for strong-willed childrenParental anxiety management and self-regulationConnection-based discipline strategies

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Calm Parenting Podcast · Jan 25, 2026

Child Who Struggles with Physical Aggression, Impulsivity, ADHD, Social Skills, Anxiety? #556

“Founder of Celebrate Calm; host providing parenting advice based on 25 years experience with nearly 1 million families”

ADHD management without medicationImpulse control skill-building in childrenPhysical aggression and explosive behavior in kids

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Calm Parenting Podcast · Jan 21, 2026

Scripts For Kids Who Talk Back, Lash Out, Won’t Listen, Refuse to Move No Matter Your Consequence? #555

“Founder of Celebrate Calm and host of the Calm Parenting Podcast discussing parenting strategies and child behavior management.”

Parenting approaches: authoritarian vs. permissive vs. calm authoritative leadershipHandling disrespect and talking back in childrenManaging anxiety-driven behavior and refusal in children

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Calm Parenting Podcast · Jan 18, 2026

How to Discipline Intense Kids Without Using Fear or Being Permissive #554

“Host and founder discussing parenting strategies for intense children; shares personal experiences with military father and religious upbringing”

Discipline strategies for strong-willed childrenEmotional regulation in intense kidsAuthoritative vs. authoritarian parenting

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Calm Parenting Podcast · Jan 14, 2026

Kids Who Act Like Nothing Happened After Meltdown, Laugh When Disciplined? #553

“Founder of Celebrate Calm and host of the Calm Parenting Podcast discussing parenting strategies”

Child meltdowns and post-meltdown behaviorDiscipline vs. teaching distinctionShame-based parenting and generational patterns

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Calm Parenting Podcast · Jan 11, 2026

The One Key to Stop 80% Of Power Struggles With Your Kids #552

“Host and founder discussing parental anxiety patterns, personal experiences with anxiety, and parenting strategies”

Parental anxiety and its impact on child behaviorPower struggles with strong-willed childrenMicromanagement and helicopter parenting consequences

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Calm Parenting Podcast · Jan 7, 2026

Which Consequences Work for Lying, Disrespect & Defiance? #551

“Host and founder discussing parenting strategies for strong-willed children based on personal and professional experience”

Handling disrespect and defiance in strong-willed childrenEffective consequences for lying and dishonestyConnection-based discipline strategies

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