{"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":639,"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":"2026-09-09T16:23:13.612412+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/calm-parenting-podcast-559481"},"episode":{"title":"Why Do I Have to Do This?\" How to Motivate the Child Who Questions Everything #624","slug":"why-do-i-have-to-do-this-how-to-motivate-the-child-who-questions-everything-624","published_at":"2026-08-16T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/calm-parenting-podcast-559481/why-do-i-have-to-do-this-how-to-motivate-the-child-who-questions-everything-624","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/calm-parenting-podcast-559481","url":"https://mgln.ai/e/211/rss.art19.com/episodes/dfdd2076-3b47-456f-8a3c-d2b6791e57eb.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","audio_url":"https://mgln.ai/e/211/rss.art19.com/episodes/dfdd2076-3b47-456f-8a3c-d2b6791e57eb.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","summary":"Do you have a child who pushes your buttons, avoids hard tasks, and always asks \"Why?\" instead of just doing what you ask? It’s exhausting! It's easy to label them as lazy or rude—but there’s a better way to look at it. Listen to this episode if you want to stop losing battles and reframe your child’s irritating traits to motivate, connect and build their confidence.  **Tomorrow CAN be different from today, without the guilt and tears. Take advantage of our Back-To-School Sale at  https://celebratecalm.com/products/  and download your roadmap to peace today. Share the programs with your child's teachers. Email  Casey@CelebrateCalm.com  if you have questions or need financial help with our Calm Parenting Bundle.** 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 California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n…","meta_description":"Do you have a child who pushes your buttons, avoids hard tasks, and always asks \"Why?\" instead of just doing what you ask? It’s exhausting! It's easy to l…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1570,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/calm-parenting-podcast-559481/episodes/why-do-i-have-to-do-this-how-to-motivate-the-child-who-questions-everything-624/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/why-do-i-have-to-do-this-how-to-motivate-the-child-who-questions-everything-624.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}