{"podcast":{"title":"Calm Parenting Podcast","slug":"calm-parenting-podcast-559481","podcast_index_feed_id":559481,"rss_url":"https://rss.art19.com/calm-parenting","website_url":"https://art19.com/shows/calm-parenting","image_url":"https://content.production.cdn.art19.com/images/6f/91/dd/e9/6f91dde9-9bab-4001-93b0-aac6ce238202/7c88aeeda2da7af397fb2ddc972f189c96fca11026e013f23d0895d155ae21950e2de6a426d0fa9c21790fd9afab2fd463b22d198d1d6d2c38dc33fc5a747762.jpeg","author":"Kirk Martin","episode_count":621,"summary":"Have a strong-willed child who doesn't respond to consequences, argues like an attorney, and refuses to do things your way? Good! You're in the right place. Celebrate Calm Founder Kirk Martin has given over 1,000,000 parents and teachers around the world practical, life-changing strategies to stop power struggles, yelling, and defiance NOW. Based on work with 1,500 challenging kids (many with AD/HD, OCD, ODD, ASD, etc.) in his home, and years spent in classrooms, Kirk's approach is refreshingly practical, honest, and laugh-out-loud funny! Questions? Visit us at www.CelebrateCalm.com or email us directly at Casey@CelebrateCalm.com","last_synced_at":"2026-07-22T18:17:37.510213+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/calm-parenting-podcast-559481"},"episode":{"title":"5 Exact Steps to De-Escalate A Nuclear Meltdown (Why \"Calm\" Parenting Fails Here) #592","slug":"5-exact-steps-to-de-escalate-a-nuclear-meltdown-why-calm-parenting-fails-here-592","published_at":"2026-05-13T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/calm-parenting-podcast-559481/5-exact-steps-to-de-escalate-a-nuclear-meltdown-why-calm-parenting-fails-here-592","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/calm-parenting-podcast-559481","url":"https://mgln.ai/e/211/rss.art19.com/episodes/dda6ec2a-badd-4b19-ba2a-46f518bd9beb.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","audio_url":"https://mgln.ai/e/211/rss.art19.com/episodes/dda6ec2a-badd-4b19-ba2a-46f518bd9beb.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","summary":"When \"No\" turns into a nuclear meltdown and \"I’m sorry\" turns into \"I’m a bad kid,\" you aren't dealing with a tantrum—you’re dealing with a child who feels helpless, has internalized shame, and then goes scorched earth. If you're tired of threatening consequences that don't work and using a \"calm\" voice that makes them angrier, this is a must listen. You’ll get the exact 5-step de-escalation roadmap and a creative script that help you and your child feel in control again. Please share this one. ** Tomorrow CAN be different from today, without the guilt and tears. Download your roadmap to peace today and take advantage of our Mother’s Day Sale at  https://celebratecalm.com/mothers-day/ COZY EARTH Head to  https://cozyearth.com   and use my code CALM for up to 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 Get prepped for patio season for way less. Head to ​ https:// Wayfair.com  right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. COVE HOME SECURITY Head to  https://covesmart.com/CPP  or use code CPP at checkout for up to 70% off your first order…","meta_description":"When \"No\" turns into a nuclear meltdown and \"I’m sorry\" turns into \"I’m a bad kid,\" you aren't dealing with a tantrum—you’re dealing with a child who feel…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1506,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/calm-parenting-podcast-559481/episodes/5-exact-steps-to-de-escalate-a-nuclear-meltdown-why-calm-parenting-fails-here-592/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/calm-parenting-podcast-559481/5-exact-steps-to-de-escalate-a-nuclear-meltdown-why-calm-parenting-fails-here-592.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}