Tough Questions Moms Ask: Aggressive Child, Negative Self-Talk, Teen Expectations, Kids Interrupting You & More #590

About this episode

Kirk Martin addresses tough questions from moms regarding child behavior and parenting challenges.

How should you handle a child who resorts to negative self-talk when things don’t go well? What about a teen or tween daughter who isn’t living up to your expectations? Do you have a child who has become physically aggressive, especially after a new baby was born? What consequence should you give for your child bullying or being mean to another child? And how do you handle those annoying times when your kids interrupt you while on the phone or talking to a spouse? I answer tough questions Moms ask!  ** Tomorrow CAN be different from today, without the guilt and tears. Download your roadmap to peace today and take advantage of our Mother’s Day Sale at https://celebratecalm.com/mothers-day/ COZY EARTH Head to  https://cozyearth.com   and use my code CALM for up to 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 CALENDAR Right now…

People in this episode

Host: Kirk Martin

Topics covered

• parenting challenges
• child behavior
• teen expectations
• negative self-talk
• aggressive behavior
• interruptions

Keywords

• negative self-talk
• aggressive child
• teen expectations
• kids interrupting
• parenting advice
• bullying
• consequences

Sponsors

Celebrate Calm, Cozy Earth, IXL Learning, Hungryroot, Skylight, Cure Hydration, Wayfair

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