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Calm Parenting Podcast

Which Consequences Work for Lying, Disrespect & Defiance? #551

Calm Parenting Podcast

Kirk Martin

Kids & Family, Society & Culture, Education, Relationships, Self-improvement, Parenting

4.71.4K Ratings

🗓️ 7 January 2026

⏱️ 26 minutes

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Summary

Your child lies right to your face or responds in a disrespectful tone to test boundaries. Your toddler yells, "I hate you, Mommy!" Teens and tweens roll their eyes at you or begin drinking/vaping against your rules. What are appropriate consequences? What works even better than consequences?! Kirk gives you scripts and actions steps for kids of all ages. **Visit https://celebratecalm.com/products/ to learn more about our New Year's Sale. If you are interested in our NEW AD-FREE Podcast Subscription, visit https://calmparenting.supportingcast.fm/


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0:00.0

So you've heard me say on the podcast that our goal is to raise curious kids who love to learn.

0:05.7

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0:10.1

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0:16.8

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0:21.6

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0:26.6

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0:31.6

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0:38.8

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0:45.2

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1:03.0

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1:08.0

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