Surviving Summer Vacation With Bored, Complaining Kids & Judgmental Relatives #608

Surviving Summer Vacation With Bored, Complaining Kids & Judgmental Relatives #608

July 1, 2026 · 25 min

About this episode

Kirk Martin discusses strategies for managing bored kids during summer vacation and handling judgmental relatives.

I am going to hit a lot of hot buttons in this episode with scripts and action steps. What exactly do you say when kids are bored or complain? How can you get grandparents and relatives to be constructive instead of judgmental because your child doesn’t behave “the right way”? How can you enjoy vacation without trying to make everyone else happy…while you are miserable? Let your relatives listen to this one! **Tomorrow CAN be different from today, without the guilt and tears. Take advantage of our Summer Sale at  https://celebratecalm.com/products/  and download your roadmap to peace today. Listen to the programs over the summer while there's no school pressure.** COZY EARTH Cozy Earth is the perfect Father's Day Gift! Head to  https://cozyearth.com  and use my code CALM for an exclusive 20% off. IXL LEARNING Make an impact on your child’s learning, get IXL now. Calm Parenting Podcast listeners get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at  https://IXL.com/KIRK 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.  SKYLIGHT…

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