NEW PODCAST! Dads: Want Kids to Listen? Here's A Game Plan It seems like your kids are constantly in trouble, misbehaving, and getting consequences that don't work. So how do you get your kids to actually listen to and respect you? Kirk gives you a specific game plan to implement this week.

Why Your Goal Shouldn't Be "Obedient" Children Parents often say their primary objective is for their kids to be obedient or "warriors for the Kingdom." But what if this is the wrong focus for your kids? In this challenging, but insightful podcast, Kirk provides clarity and clearly defines what your goal should be and how to accomplish it.

How You Discipline Can Determine How Your Kids View God (Kirk's Testimony) My Dad was fairly harsh, intimidating, and never seemed pleased with me. It's not surprising then that I've struggled with my view of God. That, in turn, impacted how I disciplined Casey. And how he viewed God. How you view God often determines how you discipline your kids AND how they view God. Ready to break generational patterns and create a new family tree?

Why Obedience is NOT the Highest Goal For Your Kids Of course you want your child to listen to and trust in God. But sometimes compliance to parents can be arbitrary and reinforce a law-based approach that isn't healthy. Kirk shares a unique perspective on even higher character attributes to instill in your children.

“I Can’t Breathe.” 6 Ways to Approach Heated/Emotional Topics There is conflict raging between parents and children, within marriages, between races and political parties, within our society. When CelebrateCalm.com Founder Kirk Martin posted the thoughts below on Facebook, it struck a chord on many levels. In this short podcast, Kirk shows how you can use conflict to grow internally and build closer relationships. Please share this podcast and our Facebook page at...

When Kids Question Your Faith Your child questions your faith or gets angry when you talk about salvation or church. If you react defensively or push, you risk driving your child further away. How do you use this as an opportunity to bond with your child and draw him/her closer to God? We have slashed prices on all of our resources at www.CelebrateCalm.com. Contact [email protected] for specific recommendations and the friendliest service on the planet.

The Myth of Immediate Obedience Have a child whose initial response to your requests is “No” or “Why”? Were you raised to think that kids are supposed to be immediately obedient? In this challenging podcast, Kirk shows you how destructive this can be while giving you an alternative way to get your kids to listen. This is critical if you have a strong-willed child. We have slashed prices on our products at www.CelebrateCalm.com to help struggling families use this time together to create...

Discipline Like God Does Kirk posits three thoughts in this short, but important podcast. (1) How you view God the Father will impact how you discipline your kids. (2) Proverbs 3 says God corrects us like a father who delights in his child. Are you enjoying your challenging child? (3) You are modeling God for your kids in how you discipline. How will they view God as a Father? Need help or want to book Kirk at your church, school, or foster/adoption care conference? Contact...

Tough Discipline—Get Your Kids to Listen Good discipline always leads to a closer, more trusting relationship. Relationships change behavior more than consequences. But there are times when kids just need to listen to and respect you. Kirk shows you how to discipline in a firm, even, matter-of-fact manner using very few words, but a single action step. Need help or want to book Kirk at your church, school, or foster/adoption care conference? Contact [email protected] or 888-566-1871...

Coronavirus: 9 Ways to Counter the Anxiety The best way to counter the anxiety caused by the unknowns of the pandemic is to create an action plan with specific goals. Let’s use this opportunity to break old patterns, learn new skills, and change our relationships. Kirk gives you 9 ideas. For more practical strategies, podcasts, and blog posts, please visit our dedicated resource page at www.celebratecalm.com/coronavirus. Email [email protected] for the most helpful service on the planet.

Lessons from the Prodigal Son Do you have a strong-willed or wayward child who has to touch the hot stove before learning? Good. This can be an opportunity to build a closer relationship with your child. Kirk shows you how the parents in this Luke 15 story created an environment that encouraged their child to humble himself and come home. Need help or want to book Kirk at your church, school, or foster/adoption care conference? Contact [email protected] or 888-566-1871 and you’ll be...

How to Calm A Defiant, Upset Child Your child is yelling at you or melting down. How do you de-escalate the situation and calm an upset child? How can Dads respond differently? Kirk shows you exactly what to do, with specific words and action steps to put out the “emotional fire.” Need help or want to book Kirk at your church, school, or foster/adoption care conference? Contact [email protected] or 888-566-1871 and you’ll be treated to the best customer service on the planet. Learn...

Motivating the Strong-Willed Child You have a child who wants to do things the hard way, creates power struggles over everything, and wants to do things on his own terms. Your child doesn’t care about consequences and traditional discipline methods don’t work. So how can you get these kids to change? Need help or want to book Kirk at your church, school, or foster/adoption care conference? Contact [email protected] or 888-566-1871 and you’ll be treated to the best customer service on...