
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 CelebrateCalm.com/PDA to learn more.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 9 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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Do you have a child with PDA who struggles with perfectionism? This will cause our kids to lash out, get stuck, shut down, and be extremely frustrated. I want to give you 12 insights, action steps, and scripts to help your kids. For more information,... more
Some kids refuse to get off screens or go to school. Some refuse to leave their room. I know you never envisioned your home life being this challenging. Maybe you thought you’d have a few power struggles with your kids over the years, but nothing lik... more
Does your child struggle with taking a shower, brushing teeth, and bedtime? This can be debilitating and cause daily stress and power struggles—and tension between parents. I want to share a huge insight at the root of this that you may not have cons... more
It is so common for us to feel stuck as parents or paralyzed with fear when your child with PDA is resisting, shutting down, or anxious. But giving kids too much autonomy with tools can leave them feeling helpless. In this episode, I want to give you... more
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This podcast is an answered prayer as well as the Calm Parenting podcast. I knew my son was strong willed but after hearing some of the PDA episodes, his behavior makes more sense. I want him to feel loved and understood and this podcast is providing the insight and tools to support me as I parent him.
So helpful and eye opening. Cant wait to learn more!
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The show centers on practical strategies for supporting children with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and related neurodevelopmental needs, emphasizing empathy, collaboration, and individualized supports over force or rigid routines. Across episodes, the host shares personal parenting experiences, concrete tactics for navigating school, anxiety, and family dynamics, and real-life anecdotes to normalize differences while strengthening family cohesion. A notable strength is its emphasis on re-framing traditional parenting demands, prioritizing child autonomy, and offering actionable ideas—such as structured routines, open dialogue at mealtimes, and privilege-aware planning—that listeners can adapt at home. The format tends to be host-led,... more
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