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THE PDA PARENT PODCAST

THE PDA PARENT PODCAST

By: Calm Parenting Podcast
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What if most of what we’ve been told about PDA actually keeps our kids stuck — and there’s a better way to help them thrive? Host Kirk Martin, a PDA dad with a PDA son, shares insights, strategies, and real-life experience to help your child with PDA grow confidence and capacity — without force, avoidance, or walking on eggshells. Visit https://CelebrateCalm.com/PDA to learn more.

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Episodes
  • When PDA Kids Resist | What My Son Taught Me About Anxiety #3

    When PDA Kids Resist | What My Son Taught Me About Anxiety #3
    Feb 16 2026

    This is what children with PDA often feel: “I already know I am struggling. I don’t want to hear that another person is 100% focused on MY anxiety. I already think I am weak for being afraid when other people aren’t…and now my mom and dad are just reinforcing how weak and scared I am.” I want to share unique strategies to help your PDA kids without the shame, pressure, or accommodations. Learn more about the Confident Parents, Confident Kids PDA Parent Program at https://celebratecalm.com/pda/
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    18 mins
  • How To Get PDA Kids to Do Hard Things Without Accommodations #2

    How To Get PDA Kids to Do Hard Things Without Accommodations #2
    Feb 13 2026

    Our PDA kids will resist so many things. You can’t push, force, bribe, convince, or threaten them. It won’t work. But you can go way beyond giving accommodations or letting kids get away with things…and do hard things alongside your PDA child. There are lots of insights and practical strategies here you can use in daily life. Learn more about the Confident Parents, Confident Kids PDA Parent Program at https://celebratecalm.com/pda/
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    16 mins
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