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We\u2019ve talked a lot about calm parenting techniques on GCM in the past. It\u2019s something many of us moms have seen work. But this episode is one you may want to listen to and invite your hubby to as well!

Founder of\xa0Celebrate Calm, Kirk Martin, shares the powerful story of how he went from an angry, tough dad to a calm, coaching dad and why a dad\u2019s role in parenting is so important.

I believe this to be true most of the time. If you do not change and if you do not forge that connection with your son, most of those boys will grow up and become angry young men\u2026 And I would tell the men too if you have a daughter and if she doesn\u2019t know that you like her. And that you accept her as she is even if she is difficult. I guarantee when she gets to her teenage years she\u2019s going to seek a man\u2019s affection in some teenage boy.

• Getting dads onboard with Calm Parenting techniques.
• Working with strong-willed children and how anger and tough punishments don\u2019t work.
• Fear of failure as a parent is a strong motivator for us in discipline.
• Kids need to know that we can control ourselves as parents even when they are out control.
• Discipline means to teach, not to punish.
• It\u2019s important to build trust with our kids so they know we have their best interests at heart.
• The idea of first-time obedience and whether it\u2019s Biblical.
• Strong-willed children may never listen the first time and may do things their own way (but still obey).
• How our struggle to obey God often mirrors our kids\u2019 struggle to obey.
• Leading our kids to contrition instead of demanding an apology.
• Coaching and role playing with our kids to teach them how to respond better in emotional situations.
• Think of calm techniques as a different tactic for problem solving.\xa0
• It\u2019s ok to give in from time to time to keep from going crazy (not the same as being \u201csoft\u201d).
• Try doing the opposite of what you are doing now and see what the response is.

• \nMen\u2019s CD or download: \u201cI Want To Be A Good Dad & Husband!\u201d (2 CDs, 2 hours)\xa0\xa0
• How to Stop Yelling, Lecturing & Power Struggles\xa0 \xa0Episode 62
• Calmly Parenting the Strong Willed Child\xa0 Episode 69
• Summer (& Sibling) Survival Guide\xa0 Episode 77
• How to Stay Calm with School Stress Episode 88
• Q & A with Kirk Martin Episode 104
• 10 Ways to Stop Meltdowns & Arguments Episode 139

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