423: How to Parent a Strong-Willed Child Without Losing Your Mind // Kirk Martin

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🗓️ 31 March 2025

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Summary

If you have a strong-willed child, you know that traditional parenting strategies just don’t work. No amount of reasoning, bribing, or threatening seems to move the needle—and sometimes, the more you push, the harder they push back. So what does work? In this episode, I’m joined by Kirk Martin, founder of Celebrate Calm and host of the Calm Parenting Podcast. With his signature humor and straight-talking style, Kirk shares practical strategies for understanding and guiding strong-willed kids—without constant power struggles. Tune in to learn: ✨ The quickest way to change your child’s behavior (hint: it has little to do with them!) ✨ How to de-escalate meltdowns -- without saying, "Calm down!" ✨ The power of using body posture and tone to foster cooperation ✨ Why strong-willed kids thrive in adulthood—and how to survive their childhood For a FREE printable with tips for de-escalating meltdowns, along with a private podcast feed that includes all of the episodes I've produced on raising strong-willed kids, click here! My friend, if you're feeling exhausted, frustrated, or just plain out of ideas with your strong-willed child, this episode is for you. And please know I'm in the trenches with you, and I'm rooting for you! For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. *** Announcements: For a FREE printable with tips for de-escalating meltdowns, along with a private podcast feed that includes all of the episodes I've produced on raising strong-willed kids, click here! Related Episodes: 242: What to Do When Your Kids are Fighting // Dr. Laura Markham 266: Parenting Strong-Willed Kids // Wendy Snyder 391: Parenting a Child with ADHD: How to Stay Calm and Connected // Rachel on The Childhood Collective Episode Sponsors: Acorns Early: Ready to help your kids learn the value of money? Just head to acornsearly.com/3in30 or download the Acorns Early app to get started. Sign up now and your first month is on us! Wild Grain: For a limited time, Wild Grain is offering our listeners $30 off your first box plus free croissants in every box when you start a subscription. BetterHelp: 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy. Let’s Connect: Join me on Instagram! Get weekly-ish emails with BTS of my life Find Your Magic in Motherhood: Free 3-Day Email Course ***

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0:00.0	You're listening to 3 and 30 Takeaways for Moms, and this episode is sponsored by Acorns Early,
0:05.2	the smart money app and debit card for kids that helps them learn the value of money.
0:10.1	I first learned about the value of money as a middle schooler. I kept oversleeping and missing
0:14.8	the school bus every day and my mom had had enough. So she told me she wouldn't drive me
0:20.1	anymore and I would have to figure it out.
0:22.2	The next time I missed the bus, I called a taxi and brought my Tootsie Roll piggy bank with me to pay the
0:28.0	cab driver. This is hilarious to me now, but I'm so proud of my mom for teaching me independence,
0:33.8	accountability, and the value of money, because after a few times of shelling out
0:38.3	$10 for a ride to school, I started setting my alarm and getting myself up and out the door on time.
0:44.7	When kids have their own money to manage, they learn about real-world responsibility,
0:49.0	and Acorns Early makes it easier for busy parents to teach their kids' money skills.
0:53.8	Acorns Early lets parents pay allowances automatically, and kids can spend what they earn with
0:58.7	their very own debit card. Plus, parents can keep track of where and when their kids are
1:03.0	spending, and Acorns Early's Chores Tracker teaches kids that hard work pays off if paying
1:08.5	kids this way is right for your family. Ready to help your kids learn
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