Child Talks Back, Whines, Procrastinates, Makes Messes, Won't Listen, Acts Silly? Exact Scripts! #589
Calm Parenting Podcast
Kirk Martin
4.7 • 1.4K Ratings
🗓️ 3 May 2026
⏱️ 26 minutes
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Summary
Are you tired of constantly negotiating with a junior attorney who procrastinates, whines and complains, talks disrespectfully, won't clean up messes, fights bedtime and siblings, throws big tantrums? Maybe every day?! You're not alone! I give you exact scripts to stop being triggered...and stop the power struggles so you can enjoy your kids again. **Tomorrow CAN be different from today, without the guilt and tears. Download your roadmap to peace today and take advantage of our Mother’s Day Sale at https://celebratecalm.com/mothers-day/ **
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| 0:00.0 | Around this time of year, a lot of our kids kind of get stuck in school. |
| 0:04.0 | They're just tired and shut down. |
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