Calm Parenting Podcast · Kirk Martin
When YOU Feel Out of Control As A Parent... #562
February 11, 2026·26 min·2 clips
Kirk Martin reveals why asking 'I'm curious' instead of 'what were you thinking?' transforms discipline into connection.
As heard by us
A calm script for when frustration starts running the house.
This episode is a blunt reset for a parent who can feel the day slipping out of reach. It draws a clear line around the moment when reacting and over-explaining stop helping, then keeps the fix simple: name the limit, keep the consequence plain, and do not feed the fight.
Why you'd press play
When you need a calmer script before the next argument starts at home.
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