When Kids Reflexively Say No, Reject Your Ideas, Food & Faith #533
Calm Parenting Podcast
Kirk Martin
4.8 • 1.1K Ratings
🗓️ 5 November 2025
⏱️ 28 minutes
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Summary
Do you have kids who reflexively say, “No” or ask, “Why?” when you ask them to do things? Reject your ideas about food and faith? Kids who choose harsh consequences instead of simply doing what you ask? How can you handle these situations differently without giving in or creating endless power struggles? I give you scripts, strategies, and important insights. **Our Black Friday Sale is LIVE! Take advantage of our LOWEST prices of the year at https://celebratecalm.com/black-friday/. Email [email protected] with any questions.**
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| 0:00.0 | So we've talked on the podcast about building your child's confidence by showing off their natural |
| 0:05.5 | talents for tinkering and building things. So I've got a great Thanksgiving idea. Take a KiwiCo project |
| 0:11.8 | that your kids can put together with relatives. It will let your kids shine and feel successful. |
| 0:18.0 | Because unlike passive toys, KiwiCo crates put the fun directly |
| 0:22.5 | in your kids' hands, turning curiosity into something they can build, create, and be proud of. |
| 0:28.6 | Plus KiwiCo projects, get your kids off screens and spark wonder. Look, the best gifts |
| 0:33.9 | aren't the ones kids open. They're the ones kids make. Give kids the joy of making |
| 0:39.7 | their own fun and the memories that come with it. KiwiCo projects are a fantastic gift from |
| 0:46.6 | grandparents. So Tinker, create, and celebrate this holiday with KiwiCo. Get up to 50% off your |
| 0:53.1 | first crate at KiwiCo.com promo code Calm. That's up to 50% off your |
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| 1:18.9 | talk about our day. |
| 1:20.6 | No distractions, no rush. |
| 1:22.8 | And I promise if you do this with your kids, it will settle them immediately. |
| 1:27.2 | They may even fall asleep under the luxuriously soft warmth. |
| 1:31.3 | Plus this bubble cuddle blanket is perfect for cozy movie nights all winter long. |
| 1:36.3 | And you can get up to 40% off at cozy earth.com with my code Calm. |
| 1:42.3 | Look, Mrs. Calm and I were never PJ people until we first tried Cozy Earth bamboo pajamas. |
| 1:48.2 | That's when we ditch the old night shirts for the heavenly feel of bamboo. |
| 1:52.9 | Right now, use my code Calm to get up to 40% off in savings. |
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