Podcast Episodes

10 Insights into Strong-Willed Kids You Must Know & Accept #497

Do you have a child who must touch the hot stove, resists what you want first, refuses to do chores or anything the easier way? Who is not immediately obedient, doesn’t respond to consequences, appea…

Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

Kids Who Complain, Relatives Who Judge, Parents Who Are Overwhelmed #496

Do you ever get judged by relatives because your strong-willed child doesn’t behave the right way? What do you say when kids are bored or complain the entire time? How can you be free from constantly…

Published on 2 months ago

10 Do’s & Don’ts to Stop Emotional Fireworks & Meet Sensory Needs #495

Should you really not give kids eye contact when they are upset? Why does too much talking and the sweet approach make kids more angry? What specific actions steps de-escalate meltdowns? How we can w…

Published on 2 months ago

2-Minute Personal Message from Kirk

I wanted to share a very quick message that is important to us personally AND preview what you can expect from the podcast in July. Thank you for listening! - Kirk

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Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Discipline Without Yelling or Giving In? 3 Questions You Must Ask #494

Why don’t consequences work? What are appropriate expectations of your child and yourself? How can we discipline without being authoritarian or permissive? What three questions should we ask before w…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Summer Sanity: 6 Ways to Build Your Child's Confidence #493

Sometimes the stress of the school year can strip your kids of their confidence and create conflict even with siblings. Kirk gives you 6 new, creative, and powerful strategies to rebuild your child's…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

The Battle That Changed Me: How To De-Escalate & Discipline #492

I don’t know how to describe this episode other than to say it is filled with several profound and practical insights and scripts that will change your family. It includes two phrases that work 99% o…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

More Scripts to Explain Your Child’s Diagnosis or Struggles (Part 2) #491

In Part 2 of this series, Kirk addresses how to get your kids to understand how their brains work best. As one child mentioned after listening to Part I, “I have super powers!” Kirk also gives you sp…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

A Script to Explain Your Child’s Diagnosis or Struggles (Part 1) #490

How should you talk to your kids about their diagnosis or struggles? How can we do this in a positive, constructive way without shame, negativity, or singling them out? I want to give you a framework…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

10 Ways to Stop Irritating Power Struggles Without Reacting #489

Before I was the Calm Guy, I was the Triggered Guy! My default mode was, “My strong-willed son is doing things on purpose to irritate me and I need to correct him for that.” But then I learned how to…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago