About this episode

This episode provides practical action steps for parents dealing with children who procrastinate, argue, and resist homework.

Do you have a child who procrastinates, argues like an attorney, picks on siblings, resists doing homework, chews on things, and/or chooses the harder path? A child who talks loudly, provokes and pushes buttons, has to get the last word in, gets bored easily? Of course you do! In this episode, I give you practical action steps to stop the power struggles and turn these into positive qualities. **Stop the yelling, power struggles, and daily chaos—get 50% off the Calm Parenting Bundle this Spring.  https://celebratecalm.com/products/ COZY EARTH Head to  https://cozyearth.com   and use my code CALM for up to 20% off. CURE HYDRATION Cure is offering our listeners 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best. Visit  https://curehydration.com/CALM  and use promo code CALM for 20% off your first order. HUNGRYROOT Go to  https://Hungryroot.com/Calm  and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life.  EQUIP.HEALTH Visit  https://equip.health/calm  to get a free consultation with Equip.  WAYFAIR Way Day is THE sale to shop the best deals in home – get up to 80% OFF with…

People in this episode

Host: Kirk Martin

Topics covered

• procrastination
• homework resistance
• parenting strategies
• ADHD
• sibling rivalry
• communication skills

Keywords

• procrastination
• homework
• ADHD
• parenting
• communication
• sibling rivalry
• power struggles

Sponsors

Cure Hydration, Hungryroot, Equip.Health, Wayfair, IXL Learning, Skylight

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Calm Parenting Podcast

More episodes of Calm Parenting Podcast

• Scripts Guaranteed to Change Your Child’s Attitude & Confidence #586 · April 26, 2026 · 26 min
• Tantrumy Toddlers, Temperamental Teens, Sassy Siblings, Trouble With Teachers & Friends, Adopted Kids? Help ASAP! #585 · April 22, 2026 · 24 min
• When Time-Outs, Behavior Charts & Taking Away Screens Don’t Work, Try This… #584 · April 19, 2026 · 24 min
• Why Your Child’s Fierce Autonomy is Good & How to Get Husbands/Siblings To Understand #583 · April 17, 2026 · 23 min
• “My Child Is A Mini-Me. Help!” Stop the Power Struggles & Drama #582 · April 15, 2026 · 22 min
• Deeply Feeling Child Blames You? 5 Ways to Stop Walking on Eggshells & Escalating #580 · April 8, 2026 · 27 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Calm Parenting Podcast podcast page.