05/08/2024
Moms Coddle Husbands (Not Kids) Moms Coddle Husbands (Not Kids)
Moms get accused of coddling their children. But the truth is they coddle husbands because we can't control our own emotions. So Moms have to manage their child's behavior, pick up toys, and create a perfect environment so their husband doesn't get upset. This creates
05/05/2024
How to De-Escalate A Nuclear Meltdown & Stop The Shame Cycle How to De-Escalate A Nuclear Meltdown & Stop The Shame Cycle
Plans go awry, your child gets disappointed or doesn’t get his way. He begins getting upset. Rational talk doesn’t work. Nothing does. Now he’s in full meltdown mode and doesn’t hold back. How do you stop this cycle of shame and escalation
05/01/2024
Disagree About Discipline? Want to Get Control of Screens? Disagree About Discipline? Want to Get Control of Screens?
Do you struggle with excess screen use in your home? Unless you're Amish, you probably do! Do you struggle to get on the same page as your spouse? Kirk gives you practical scripts and interesting ideas to get control of screens, lead upset
04/28/2024
Why Kids Argue, Fight Siblings, Refuse Homework (ADHD) Why Kids Argue, Fight Siblings, Refuse Homework (ADHD)
Do you have kids who argue like attorneys, pick on siblings, resist doing homework, procrastinate, and/or do things the hard way? Of course you do! Kirk gives you several scripts and practical action steps to stop the constant power struggles an
04/21/2024
When Kids Say “No” Or Ask “Why?” Reflexively When Kids Say “No” Or Ask “Why?” Reflexively
So either your child is inherently a rebellious, defiant, difficult kid…or there is something else going on when you ask them to do something and they respond by saying, “No” or asking “Why?” Kirk explains why your kids ask why and how you can get your k
04/17/2024
How I Almost Ruined My Relationship With My Son How I Almost Ruined My Relationship With My Son
One of the big turning points for me was hearing my son say, “I feel like I can never please you. I feel like I constantly disappoint you.” You have an opportunity to avoid the same mistakes I made. Learn how to motivate kids in ways that build their c
04/14/2024
How to Avoid Poisoning Your Child’s Confidence How to Avoid Poisoning Your Child’s Confidence
What happens to a child who begins to internalize from a young age, “I’m a bad kid, I’m slow so I’m not smart, I’m always in trouble, my parents are never happy with me, there’s something wrong with me, or I’m not as smart as my siblings?” That will sab
04/10/2024
Why Do Your Neuro-Divergent Kids Do These Things? Why Do Your Neuro-Divergent Kids Do These Things?
Do you have a child who is disorganized, forgetful and seems to have selective hearing? Does your child struggle with writing and get frustrated trying to get thoughts from head to paper? What about a bossy child who likes to control people and situa
04/07/2024
The Quickest Way to Change Your Child’s Behavior The Quickest Way to Change Your Child’s Behavior
Do you have a child who doesn’t want to listen, blames others, doesn’t clean up his or her room, is unmotivated, talks back like an attorney, refuses to sleep or eat or do homework, touches the hot stove rather than doing what you ask? Of course you d
03/31/2024
Defiant, Moody Child Won’t Stop & Blames You: 5 Ways to Stop This Defiant, Moody Child Won’t Stop & Blames You: 5 Ways to Stop This
You have a child who gets moody and disrespectful. You tell her that attitude is not tolerated in your home. She keeps coming at you. You try staying calm, but eventually everyone ends up yelling and you impose consequences. She then
03/24/2024
Child Not Living Up To Your Expectations? Use This Script. Child Not Living Up To Your Expectations? Use This Script.
Do you have a child who procrastinates, doesn’t listen, is impulsive and disorganized? You’ll likely struggle with this thought: how in the world is this strong-willed child going to be successful? Your anxiety over your child’s future will
03/20/2024
A Special Message For Kids Who Feel Different (Dedicated to Poppy!) A Special Message For Kids Who Feel Different (Dedicated to Poppy!)
I recorded this short message for kids who feel different, don't always feel like they fit in the kid world, and struggle in school even though they are smart. I challenge kids to stop fighting people and their parents. Instead, fig
03/17/2024
Get Your Kids to Listen Without Being Mean or Asking 12 Times Get Your Kids to Listen Without Being Mean or Asking 12 Times
Do you ever feel like you have to ask your child 12 times just to do something simple like put their shoes on and get in the car? And then you rightfully get frustrated, adopt a demanding tone, trigger more resistance, and then end up yel
03/13/2024
Considering UN-Schooling? A Practical Framework Considering UN-Schooling? A Practical Framework
This is an opportunity to customize your child's education around his or her natural gifts, passions, curiosity, and learning style. But there is no single path because each child is different. You will ALWAYS feel like you're not doing enough. You wil
03/10/2024
You Did What?! Disobeying & Lying About It You Did What?! Disobeying & Lying About It
Your child trades another kid at school for something you don’t approve of. Then hides it and lies about it. This is a great story and a perfect example for what NOT to do and more importantly, what TO do. Kirk shows you 10 concrete action steps to turn thi
03/05/2024
How To Be A Dad Your Kids Listen To How To Be A Dad Your Kids Listen To
It’s really hard for some Dads to connect with their strong-willed child. So they end up sabotaging the relationship. Kirk shows you exactly how to rebuild this relationship with very specific, concrete action steps and words. Please forward to your husband.
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03/03/2024
Why Kids Choose Consequences Over Simply Doing What You Ask Why Kids Choose Consequences Over Simply Doing What You Ask
You give a strong-willed child a simple instruction. If they would simply do what you asked, they’d be done in 7 minutes. But they would rather argue for 7 hours, days or weeks and lose everything they own. It’s infuriating and frustrating!
02/25/2024
When Kids Want To Do Things Their Own Way! When Kids Want To Do Things Their Own Way!
Chloe wants to tie her own karate belt in the morning before practice. But she doesn’t really know how to do it. And if you try to help her, you will feel the venom. But if you don’t help her, you’ll be late or she’ll get even more frustrated. So what do yo
02/21/2024
A Personal, Self-Serving, 5-Minute Podcast! A Personal, Self-Serving, 5-Minute Podcast!
This is personal and self-serving so if you don’t want to listen to all 5:39 of it, here’s the gist. You don’t owe me anything and I don’t need you to support me. I do want you to know that in order for me to get paid by the brands who advertise on the pod
02/18/2024
Angry, Aggressive Child Who Swears, Lies, Lashes Out Angry, Aggressive Child Who Swears, Lies, Lashes Out
Do you have a child who lies, swears, who lashes out at others and even at himself? Are you a Mom caught in the middle between father and child? Kirk gives you a game plan and scripts to make lasting changes.
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02/13/2024
Confronting Your Parents & In-Laws Confronting Your Parents & In-Laws
Do you have parents who criticize how you raise your own kids? Even correct you in front of your kids? Does this create division between you and your spouse? This is really hard. Kirk gives you scripts and ideas to use with reluctant, overbearing grandparents. Lear
02/11/2024
You Are NOT Responsible For Your Child’s Happiness, Mood or Gratitude You Are NOT Responsible For Your Child’s Happiness, Mood or Gratitude
This is hard. Some of you were emotionally abandoned as a child. Some were dismissed and ignored. Some of you are empaths and feel emotions deeply. So how can you stay connected with your child while you teach them how to handle t
02/04/2024
Kids Are NOT Supposed To Be Immediately Obedient Kids Are NOT Supposed To Be Immediately Obedient
How many of you have been told kids are supposed to be immediately obedient? Maybe you were raised with that awful little saying, “Obey right away, all the way, with a happy heart.” And now you have a strong-willed child who I can guarantee will NEVER
01/28/2024
When Childhood Trauma Affects Parenting: 3 Ideas to Help You When Childhood Trauma Affects Parenting: 3 Ideas to Help You
Parenting a strong-willed child is hard enough. But when you’ve had a traumatic or difficult childhood, those patterns you learned instinctively as a child to protect yourself have a way of rearing their ugly head as an adult. So let’s unw