Calm Parenting Podcast · Kirk Martin
Practical Ways to Establish Boundaries & Stay Connected With Really Intense Kids #567
February 27, 2026·41 min·3 clips
Kirk Martin reveals how strong-willed kids expose parents' hidden triggers, forcing them to mature.
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A blunt reset on boundaries that still leaves room for connection.
The piece lands on a practical middle ground: one parent can stay warm and understanding, while the other draws the line and says the child still has to follow through. That is the useful part here.
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