What You’ll Learn

• Why your child’s defiance isn’t disrespect — it’s communication.
• How to shift from “fixing your child” to regulating yourself first.
• The power of posture and tone: why sitting down and lowering your voice changes everything.
• How to stop over-talking, over-teaching, and over-correcting — and what to do instead.
• Ways to parent as a team, even when one parent is more reactive.
• How to reframe strong-willed behavior as a sign of strength and leadership in development.
• Why connection — not compliance — is the foundation of real discipline.

Key Takeaways

• Calm isn’t passive; it’s anchored leadership.
• Your child’s behavior is not a reflection of your worth.
• Connection before correction always creates more cooperation.
• Every strong-willed child is asking: “Can I trust you to stay calm when I’m not?”

About Kirk Martin

• Founder of Celebrate Calm and host of The Calm Parenting Podcast
• Has helped over 1 million families bring peace and connection into their homes
• Known for his practical tools, humor, and grounded wisdom

👉 Learn more at celebratecalm.com
👉 Follow Kirk on Instagram @calmparentingpodcast

Continue the Work with Albiona

• Purchase The PARR Journal — a guided tool to help you pause, acknowledge, respond, and reflect.
• Join Albiona’s free live PARR Workshop over Zoom when you purchase your journal.
• Learn more at theparentingreframe.com
• Follow on Instagram @theparentingreframe

👉 Click here to purchase your journal and save your workshop spot.

Favorite Quote

“I realized I needed my son to behave so that I could behave. Once I learned to control myself, everything changed.” – 

Kirk Martin

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