by Kirk Martin | Feb 5, 2017 | Calm Parenting
Parents and teachers understandably focus almost all of their attention on a child’s behavior. But most of the time it’s not a behavior issue. And that’s why consequences, behavior charts, and bribery simply don’t work for more than a few days,...
by Kirk Martin | Feb 4, 2017 | Calm Parenting
PARENTS, HAVE THE TALK. NO, NOT THAT TALK! Have a child who appears lazy and unmotivated, with a head in his screens all day? You could lecture and dismiss his concerns, which will only result in more friction and being separated from the child you love. Or you could...
by Kirk Martin | Feb 4, 2017 | Calm Parenting
This may offend you. Do you REALLY want to stop battles over screens? Take 9 minutes and listen to this short podcast Kirk recorded with 2 HUGE IDEAS you must understand to stop the constant fights with siblings and screens in your home. I’ve never really sent a...
by Kirk Martin | Feb 3, 2017 | Calm Parenting
Take 9 minutes and listen to this short podcast Kirk recorded with 2 HUGE IDEAS you must understand to stop the constant fights with siblings and screens in your home. Make this the summer you FINALLY stop the sibling fights and endless battles over screens. This is...
by Kirk Martin | Jan 29, 2017 | Calm Parenting
We just made another mom cry. But wait until you hear why. So we’re recording this new program on how to have difficult discussions and turn conflict into cooperation. Casey and I are in a home studio modeling actual discussions that parents and kids can have....
by Kirk Martin | Jan 27, 2017 | Calm Parenting
“Do kids EVER understand how hard it is to be a parent?” Apparently this young man GOT IT after listening to my son challenge kids to respect their parents in our BRAND NEW Difficult Discussions program. “I realized that my parents couldn’t...
by Kirk Martin | Nov 10, 2016 | Calm Parenting
I SOUND LIKE A BROKEN RECORD Do you ever feel like a broken record? Like no one ever truly listens to you? Like you’re never really heard in your home, even though you are the glue that holds everyone together? You’re not alone. See if this scenario...
by Kirk Martin | Oct 19, 2016 | Calm Parenting
When your child has a meltdown this afternoon… When my son was younger, he was a very explosive and volatile child. He’d get upset over every little thing imaginable. Like your kids, his brain was so busy that he didn’t feel like he had control...
by Kirk Martin | Sep 24, 2016 | Calm Parenting
“Your products are expensive.” I know. I know it’s tough for families who are struggling paycheck to paycheck. For single Moms. For homeschooling families living on one paycheck. For military families, social workers, even for executives who have kids in private...
by Kirk Martin | Sep 23, 2016 | Calm Parenting
ATTEND A LIVE EVENT! All events are FREE and there is no need to register. Bring your friends, spouse, and kids. We promise you will leave inspired with at least 10 practical strategies to stop the power struggles ASAP. Click here to WATCH VIDEOS of past events....
