Best Strongwilled Child Podcasts (2024)

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When Kids Say “No” Or Ask “Why?” Reflexively 27:23

1h ago27:23

27:23

When Kids Say “No” Or Ask “Why?” Reflexively So either your child is inherently a rebellious, defiant, difficult kid…or there is something else going on when you ask them to do something and they respond by saying, “No” or asking “Why?” Kirk explains why your kids ask why and how you can get your kids to be responsible without escalating situations…

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How I Almost Ruined My Relationship With My Son 32:23

1d ago32:23

32:23

How I Almost Ruined My Relationship With My Son One of the big turning points for me was hearing my son say, “I feel like I can never please you. I feel like I constantly disappoint you.” You have an opportunity to avoid the same mistakes I made. Learn how to motivate kids in ways that build their confidence and competence. Get an exclusive 15% off…

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How to Avoid Poisoning Your Child’s Confidence 27:14

4d ago27:14

27:14

How to Avoid Poisoning Your Child’s Confidence What happens to a child who begins to internalize from a young age, “I’m a bad kid, I’m slow so I’m not smart, I’m always in trouble, my parents are never happy with me, there’s something wrong with me, or I’m not as smart as my siblings?” That will sabotage yourchild’s success and relationships for a …

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Why Do Your Neuro-Divergent Kids Do These Things? 35:19

8d ago35:19

35:19

Why Do Your Neuro-Divergent Kids Do These Things? Do you have a child who is disorganized, forgetful and seems to have selective hearing? Does your child struggle with writing and get frustrated trying to get thoughts from head to paper? What about a bossy child who likes to control people and situations (or maybe that’s your spouse?!)? How about a…

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The Quickest Way to Change Your Child’s Behavior 22:20

11d ago22:20

22:20

The Quickest Way to Change Your Child’s Behavior Do you have a child who doesn’t want to listen, blames others, doesn’t clean up his or her room, is unmotivated, talks back like an attorney, refuses to sleep or eat or do homework, touches the hot stove rather than doing what you ask? Of course you do! Kirk shows you the most powerful way to change …

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Defiant, Moody Child Won’t Stop & Blames You: 5 Ways to Stop This 24:07

18d ago24:07

24:07

Defiant, Moody Child Won’t Stop & Blames You: 5 Ways to Stop This You have a child who gets moody and disrespectful. You tell her that attitude is not tolerated in your home. She keeps coming at you. You try staying calm, but eventually everyone ends up yelling and you impose consequences. She then blames you for her attitude. How can you stop this…

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Child Not Living Up To Your Expectations? Use This Script. 28:25

27d ago28:25

28:25

Child Not Living Up To Your Expectations? Use This Script. Do you have a child who procrastinates, doesn’t listen, is impulsive and disorganized? You’ll likely struggle with this thought: how in the world is this strong-willed child going to be successful? Your anxiety over your child’s future will cause your child to fight you, ignore you, or shut…

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A Special Message For Kids Who Feel Different (Dedicated to Poppy!) 10:38

1M ago10:38

10:38

A Special Message For Kids Who Feel Different (Dedicated to Poppy!) I recorded this short message for kids who feel different, don't always feel like they fit in the kid world, and struggle in school even though they are smart. I challenge kids to stop fighting people and their parents. Instead, fight the obstacles that get in the way of you achiev…

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Get Your Kids to Listen Without Being Mean or Asking 12 Times 16:57

1M ago16:57

16:57

Get Your Kids to Listen Without Being Mean or Asking 12 Times Do you ever feel like you have to ask your child 12 times just to do something simple like put their shoes on and get in the car? And then you rightfully get frustrated, adopt a demanding tone, trigger more resistance, and then end up yelling? Of course you’ve experienced this! Listen to…

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Considering UN-Schooling? A Practical Framework 19:01

1M ago19:01

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Considering UN-Schooling? A Practical Framework This is an opportunity to customize your child's education around his or her natural gifts, passions, curiosity, and learning style. But there is no single path because each child is different. You will ALWAYS feel like you're not doing enough. You will get judged and second-guess yourself. In this bo…

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You Did What?! Disobeying & Lying About It 19:47

2M ago19:47

19:47

You Did What?! Disobeying & Lying About It Your child trades another kid at school for something you don’t approve of. Then hides it and lies about it. This is a great story and a perfect example for what NOT to do and more importantly, what TO do. Kirk shows you 10 concrete action steps to turn this into a huge teaching opportunity. Our Spring Sal…

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How To Be A Dad Your Kids Listen To 22:07

2M ago22:07

22:07

How To Be A Dad Your Kids Listen To It’s really hard for some Dads to connect with their strong-willed child. So they end up sabotaging the relationship. Kirk shows you exactly how to rebuild this relationship with very specific, concrete action steps and words. Please forward to your husband. Gift your husband mentoring with Kirk here: https://cel…

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Why Kids Choose Consequences Over Simply Doing What You Ask 28:25

2M ago28:25

28:25

Why Kids Choose Consequences Over Simply Doing What You Ask You give a strong-willed child a simple instruction. If they would simply do what you asked, they’d be done in 7 minutes. But they would rather argue for 7 hours, days or weeks and lose everything they own. It’s infuriating and frustrating! Kirk shows you WHY your kids do this and HOW you …

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When Kids Want To Do Things Their Own Way! 23:24

2M ago23:24

23:24

When Kids Want To Do Things Their Own Way! Chloe wants to tie her own karate belt in the morning before practice. But she doesn’t really know how to do it. And if you try to help her, you will feel the venom. But if you don’t help her, you’ll be late or she’ll get even more frustrated. So what do you do when you have a strong-willed child who wants…

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A Personal, Self-Serving, 5-Minute Podcast! 7:10

2M ago7:10

7:10

A Personal, Self-Serving, 5-Minute Podcast! This is personal and self-serving so if you don’t want to listen to all 5:39 of it, here’s the gist. You don’t owe me anything and I don’t need you to support me. I do want you to know that in order for me to get paid by the brands who advertise on the podcast, you have to actually listen to the ads. They…

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Angry, Aggressive Child Who Swears, Lies, Lashes Out 30:24

2M ago30:24

30:24

Angry, Aggressive Child Who Swears, Lies, Lashes Out Do you have a child who lies, swears, who lashes out at others and even at himself? Are you a Mom caught in the middle between father and child? Kirk gives you a game plan and scripts to make lasting changes. Our Winter Sale Continues This Week: You get everything we have ever recorded delivered …

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Confronting Your Parents & In-Laws 17:21

2M ago17:21

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Confronting Your Parents & In-Laws Do you have parents who criticize how you raise your own kids? Even correct you in front of your kids? Does this create division between you and your spouse? This is really hard. Kirk gives you scripts and ideas to use with reluctant, overbearing grandparents. Learn more at CelebrateCalm.com. Our Winter Sale Conti…

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You Are NOT Responsible For Your Child’s Happiness, Mood or Gratitude 48:20

2M ago48:20

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You Are NOT Responsible For Your Child’s Happiness, Mood or Gratitude This is hard. Some of you were emotionally abandoned as a child. Some were dismissed and ignored. Some of you are empaths and feel emotions deeply. So how can you stay connected with your child while you teach them how to handle the inevitable disappointment, frustration, and bor…

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Kids Are NOT Supposed To Be Immediately Obedient 37:16

3M ago37:16

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Kids Are NOT Supposed To Be Immediately Obedient How many of you have been told kids are supposed to be immediately obedient? Maybe you were raised with that awful little saying, “Obey right away, all the way, with a happy heart.” And now you have a strong-willed child who I can guarantee will NEVER listen the first time. You will judged and questi…

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When Childhood Trauma Affects Parenting: 3 Ideas to Help You 29:00

3M ago29:00

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When Childhood Trauma Affects Parenting: 3 Ideas to Help You Parenting a strong-willed child is hard enough. But when you’ve had a traumatic or difficult childhood, those patterns you learned instinctively as a child to protect yourself have a way of rearing their ugly head as an adult. So let’s unwind some of this and begin reconstructing a health…

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5 Ways To Be A Better Parent, Leader & Manager 44:06

3M ago44:06

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5 Ways To Be A Better Parent, Leader & Manager Whether it's a teammate at work or a child at home, helping others to improve can be frustrating, especially when they don’t respond to consequences...and push your buttons. I joined Ken Trupke on The Clarity Advisors Show to share practical tips to help you be a better parent...and a better leader whe…

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3 Specific Ways to Help Kids In School 21:49

3M ago21:49

21:49

3 Specific Ways to Help Kids In School Kirk begins this podcast with a fantastic way to change a child’s behavior in class without crushing his spirit, then gives you a template with three specific ways to collaborate with your child’s teacher to create successes and build confidence. And now Kirk can conduct virtual teacher in-service training for…

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From Authoritarian to Connected Parenting (Without Being Too Sweet) 41:26

3M ago41:26

41:26

From Authoritarian to Connected Parenting (Without Being Too Sweet) Many of you grew up with an authoritarian parent who used fear to change your outward behavior while ruining your relationship. We don’t want that. So how can you create connection, build a trusting relationship, and teach your kids to control themselves…without being too harsh OR …

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3 Tough Talks With Husbands & Dads 35:31

4M ago35:31

35:31

3 Tough Talks With Husbands & Dads What is the role of the step-parent with someone else's biological children? What do you tell your daughter when she is being mistreated by her father? How do you talk to your husband about his propensity to escalate situations in the home when he is usually not receptive? Kirk gives scripts to use in this bonus p…

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Stop Whining, Complaining & Tantrums NOW! 26:43

4M ago26:43

26:43

Stop Whining, Complaining & Tantrums NOW! Do you have a child who whines, complains and throws tantrums? Of course you do! Because you’re a parent. I know it’s irritating and exhausting, but I have some great strategies to stop these tantrums. Let’s break these patterns as we start the New Year. Our New Year's Sale Continues This Week. You get ever…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Strongwilled Child Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Calm Parenting Podcast

Kirk Martin

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When Kids Say “No” Or Ask “Why?” Reflexively 27:23

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How I Almost Ruined My Relationship With My Son 32:23

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How to Avoid Poisoning Your Child’s Confidence 27:14

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Why Do Your Neuro-Divergent Kids Do These Things? 35:19

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The Quickest Way to Change Your Child’s Behavior 22:20

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Defiant, Moody Child Won’t Stop & Blames You: 5 Ways to Stop This 24:07

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Child Not Living Up To Your Expectations? Use This Script. 28:25

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A Special Message For Kids Who Feel Different (Dedicated to Poppy!) 10:38

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Get Your Kids to Listen Without Being Mean or Asking 12 Times 16:57

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Considering UN-Schooling? A Practical Framework 19:01

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You Did What?! Disobeying & Lying About It 19:47

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How To Be A Dad Your Kids Listen To 22:07

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Why Kids Choose Consequences Over Simply Doing What You Ask 28:25

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When Kids Want To Do Things Their Own Way! 23:24

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A Personal, Self-Serving, 5-Minute Podcast! 7:10

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Angry, Aggressive Child Who Swears, Lies, Lashes Out 30:24

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Confronting Your Parents & In-Laws 17:21

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You Are NOT Responsible For Your Child’s Happiness, Mood or Gratitude 48:20

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Kids Are NOT Supposed To Be Immediately Obedient 37:16

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When Childhood Trauma Affects Parenting: 3 Ideas to Help You 29:00

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5 Ways To Be A Better Parent, Leader & Manager 44:06

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3 Specific Ways to Help Kids In School 21:49

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From Authoritarian to Connected Parenting (Without Being Too Sweet) 41:26

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3 Tough Talks With Husbands & Dads 35:31

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Stop Whining, Complaining & Tantrums NOW! 26:43

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