THE PDA PARENT PODCAST
Calm Parenting PodcastWhat 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 | Weekly | Episodes | 22 | Founded | 6 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ParentingKids & Family | |||
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I don’t do fear with parenting, but I am genuinely concerned about mainstream PDA advice that is handicapping many of our kids and robbing them of their childhood. Some recommend letting kids stay isolated in bedrooms and on screens for months. If th... more
What other parents take for granted can be a huge struggle for your child—and for you. Because you are likely that exhausted caregiver just trying to get through the day. I want to give you specific actions steps and the process we use to address tou... more
Your kids are going to resist, feel anxious about, want to quit, or refuse to try new experiences such as summer camp. There isn't just one way to handle this and it won't always work. And that's okay. I share four real life case studies to demonstra... more
Your child yells and demands that you bring them food or do something for them, and when you do, they berate you for not doing it right. The conventional wisdom is that your only options are to accommodate your child or you’ll trigger their nervous s... more
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- Sometimes helpful, but not engaging in good faith
Although I find your podcast helpful at times, I very much disliked your discussion of the loose tooth issue. I don’t think you’re engaging with Casey (AP Parents) in good faith. She is not saying that it’s okay for kids to call their parents mean names; there’s a big difference between choosing not to verbally correct a child when they lash out during dysregulation and “approving” of that lashing out behavior. Our kids know when they say something that isn’t ok—they don’t need us to scold them ... more
Apple Podcasts3Ehf505503
United Statesa month ago - I love Kirk
I’ve been listening to the Calm Parenting Podcast for a couple of years now and I’ve recently started to think my son is AuDHD and PDA - it’s blown my mind but it’s like he’s talking about our family life. This is my absolute favourite parenting podcast
Apple Podcasts5Laura35riding
United Kingdoma month ago - So helpful
I have found a lot of help and wisdom in The Calm Parenting podcast and this one has been really great. Both of my boys have signs of PDA and I’ve been discouraged by the common advice out there- so I love hearing Kirk’s take on it and a different framework beyond just reducing demands and giving in to requests. Thankful for his insight!
Apple Podcasts5Momofboys4517United States3 months ago - Wonderful advise!
I enjoy the Calm Parenting Podcast, so naturally I’m here getting all the help I can, I happen to have a PDA child and husband, so this even helps me understand my partner better. Thank you for putting this out there!
Apple Podcasts5pazarg
Spain4 months ago - Answered prayer
This podcast (and the calm parenting podcast) has honestly been a God send and I don’t say that in a light way. I’ve struggled for so long to find some relatable help specifically for my 3rd child. Kirk nails it on the head everytime and I thank the Lord that these podcasts were sent my way. I’m looking forward to more PDA podcast episodes.
Apple Podcasts5jldub8519United States4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #71 | United States/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #61 | United Kingdom/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #121 |  Canada/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #179 | United Kingdom/Kids & Family |
Apple Podcasts | #78 |  Australia/Kids & Family/Parenting |
Apple Podcasts | #130 |  France/Kids & Family/Parenting |
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Parents and caregivers of children with PDA often turn to practical, empathy-driven strategies that emphasize autonomy, calm communication, and collaborative problem-solving. Episodes frequently explore validating feelings, reframing expectations, and replacing forceful demands with adult-like collaboration, role-playing, and real-life scripts for school, meals, bedtime, and routines. A notable strength is the focus on turning challenging moments into teachable, confidence-building opportunities, with ongoing emphasis on family dynamics, self-care for parents, and scalable tools via a program and community resources. The approach appears to favor sustainable, strengths-based parenting over punitive or permissive extremes, and often encourag... more
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