Finding Calm in the Parenting Chaos | Kirk Martin on Triggers, Patience, Problem Solving

Ever find yourself losing your cool when your kid melts down, or scratching your head as they refuse to clean up their room (again)? Turns out, there’s a surprising science behind keeping calm amid the chaos of parenthood. We're joined by Kirk Martin, founder of Celebrate Calm and host of the immensely popular Calm Parenting podcast. Kirk is the proud dad of one grown son, Casey, and “America’s Calm Coach” to thousands of families around the world. Kirk shares his journey from career military upbringings to a unique problem-solving approach that’s helped countless parents reframe their reactions and connect deeply with their kids. Whether you’re raising a strong-willed, high energy kid, or just want to inspire more harmony at home, Kirk’s insights offer practical, uplifting wisdom for every dad (and mom!) Topics Include: • Navigating meltdowns and emotional outbursts in kids and understanding what's really going on beneath the surface. • Shifting parenting habits from authoritarian styles to problem-solving and connection-based approaches. • The importance of parents regulating their own emotions to positively impact children's behavior. • Recognizing and working with individual differences in children, even among siblings and twins. • Practical strategies for tackling persistent challenges like messy rooms, homework battles, and resistance. • The significance of affirming and bonding with children, especially in moments of weakness or conflict. • Normalizing triggers for both parents and kids, and using tools like a “trigger board” to foster open communication. • And more! LINKS Celebrate Calm (website) Calm Parenting Podcast Calm Parenting (Instagram) Calm Parenting (Facebook) Caspar Babypants Spencer Albee Modern Dadhood (website) AdamFlaherty.tv Stuffed Animal (Marc's kids' music) MD (Instagram) MD (Facebook) MD (YouTube) MD (TikTok) #moderndadhood #fatherhood #parenthood #parenting #parentingpodcast #dadding #dadpodcast