Calm Parenting Podcast · Kirk Martin
Kids Who Get Angry, Say "I'm Stupid" or Shut Down When You Remind or Correct Them? #572
March 15, 2026·22 min·2 clips
Kirk reveals why a child's angry outburst over a forgotten lunchbox stems from feeling deficient and overwhelmed.
As heard by us
A practical take on tired, shut-down kids and the words adults use around them.
The episode treats kids who get tired and shut down around school as a cue for context, not judgment. It keeps the advice grounded: children should not be expected to act like adults, and the tone stays calm even when the host is talking about grandparents or a preschool…
Why you'd press play
When your child seems tired or shut down, this gives you a steadier script for what to say next.
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