by Kirk Martin | Apr 22, 2017 | Calm Parenting
Here’s what typically happens. Your kids misbehave and consequences are given. Only your kids don’t care about consequences and consequences don’t teach your kids anything. They already know that what they are doing is wrong. That’s why they...
by Kirk Martin | Apr 3, 2017 | Calm Parenting
Soccer Field Meltdown: This Dad Did A Weird Thing & It Worked It’s Saturday morning and dozens of parents crowd the soccer field, cradling cups of coffee and cheering their kids on. I’m standing next to my tough Italian friend, Lou, watching his very...
by Kirk Martin | Mar 22, 2017 | Calm Parenting
What do you do when your kids are defiant or disobey? You cannot allow strong-willed children to walk all over you. This will be perhaps the shortest blog post I have ever written. Because I only want you–in fact, I implore and beg you–to really...
by Kirk Martin | Mar 22, 2017 | Calm Parenting
Before you discipline today… 1) Change your expectations. Are your kids perpetually falling short? Do they feel like they can never measure up, that it’s never good enough for you? Maybe you need to adjust your expectations and control yourself. Spend more...
by Kirk Martin | Mar 22, 2017 | Calm Parenting
“Kirk, my son has come home dejected with red X’s and stomach aches nearly every day this year. He says he’s stupid and it doesn’t help that his teacher and his Dad say he’s lazy and just needs to apply himself. I know he IS trying. So...
by Kirk Martin | Mar 22, 2017 | Calm Parenting
Your kids are different. Sometimes odd. So rather than destroy their confidence and spirit, let’s use creative ideas to improve focus and behavior. WEIRD HOMEWORK IDEAS THAT WORK “Kirk, I took your challenge and told my two boys (8, 10) that I am no longer...
