{"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":"“Your Boots Are Dumb & My Friend’s Mom is Better!” Turning Ugly Moments into Bonding Memories #627","slug":"your-boots-are-dumb-my-friend-s-mom-is-better-turning-ugly-moments-into-bonding-memories-627","published_at":"2026-08-26T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/calm-parenting-podcast-559481/your-boots-are-dumb-my-friend-s-mom-is-better-turning-ugly-moments-into-bonding-memories-627","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/calm-parenting-podcast-559481","url":"https://mgln.ai/e/211/rss.art19.com/episodes/39dc553d-b66d-453c-bf30-099cda32b629.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","audio_url":"https://mgln.ai/e/211/rss.art19.com/episodes/39dc553d-b66d-453c-bf30-099cda32b629.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","summary":"\"Your boots are dumb and I don’t even like them!\" \"My friend’s Mom buys her better things.\"  Ouch. Is this really what you envisioned when you decided to have kids? Whether your child is throwing hurtful insults, refusing dinner, smashing toys, or melting down over sensory issues, it's easy to feel unappreciated and exhausted. I give you specific scripts to turn ugly encounters into bonding moments without the drama. Your kids CAN be responsible for themselves—let’s learn how!  P.S. We can share the Calm Parenting Bundle with teachers and other caregivers so they know exactly how to help your strong-willed child! Take advantage of our Back-To-School Sale at  https://celebratecalm.com/products/  and download your roadmap to peace today.  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…","meta_description":"\"Your boots are dumb and I don’t even like them!\" \"My friend’s Mom buys her better things.\" Ouch. Is this really what you envisioned when you decide…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1393,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/calm-parenting-podcast-559481/episodes/your-boots-are-dumb-my-friend-s-mom-is-better-turning-ugly-moments-into-bonding-memories-627/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/your-boots-are-dumb-my-friend-s-mom-is-better-turning-ugly-moments-into-bonding-memories-627.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}