# Questions Parents Are Afraid to Ask Out Loud: Do You Agree or Disagree With My Answers? #615 Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/calm-parenting-podcast-559481/questions-parents-are-afraid-to-ask-out-loud-do-you-agree-or-disagree-with-my-answers-615 Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/calm-parenting-podcast-559481/questions-parents-are-afraid-to-ask-out-loud-do-you-agree-or-disagree-with-my-answers-615.md Podcast: [Calm Parenting Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/calm-parenting-podcast-559481) Published: 2026-07-24T09:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://mgln.ai/e/211/rss.art19.com/episodes/9d286000-8777-4a88-a8a6-6c0040fd90e7.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0 Audio file: https://mgln.ai/e/211/rss.art19.com/episodes/9d286000-8777-4a88-a8a6-6c0040fd90e7.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/calm-parenting-podcast-559481/episodes/questions-parents-are-afraid-to-ask-out-loud-do-you-agree-or-disagree-with-my-answers-615 Duration seconds: 1383 ## Resource What do you do when your child defies you at every turn, refuses to let go of clutter, or prefers their grandmother over you? In this jam-packed episode, Kirk tackles some of the toughest, most sensitive questions parents face. From unpacking the controversial "ODD" diagnosis to navigating step-parent boundaries and dealing with anxious, non-compliant tweens, this unfiltered Q&A episode is a deep dive into the messy, complicated realities of modern parenting. If you're tired of textbook advice that doesn't work in the real world, this one is for you. PS: Take advantage of our Christmas in July Sale and get the lowest prices of the year NOW!  Visit  https://celebratecalm.com/july-sale/  to learn more and to change your family. Email  casey@celebratecalm.com  with any questions. COZY EARTH Head to  https://cozyearth.com  and use my code CALM for an exclusive 20% off. IXL LEARNING Make an impact on your child’s learning, get IXL now. Calm Parenting Podcast listeners get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at  https://IXL.com/KIRK HUNGRYROOT Go to  https://Hungryroot.com/Calm  and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life.  SKYLIGHT CALENDAR Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to  https://MySkylight.com/PARENTING CURE HYDRATION Cure is offering our listeners 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best. Visit  https://curehydration.com/CALM  and use promo code CALM for 20% off your first order. WAYFAIR Head to  https:// Wayfair.com  right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/calm-parenting-podcast-559481/episodes/questions-parents-are-afraid-to-ask-out-loud-do-you-agree-or-disagree-with-my-answers-615/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/calm-parenting-podcast-559481/questions-parents-are-afraid-to-ask-out-loud-do-you-agree-or-disagree-with-my-answers-615.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.