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THE PDA PARENT PODCAST

Calm Parenting Podcast
PDA
Pathological Demand Avoidance
Parenting
Celebrate Calm
Child Development
Education
Autonomy
Anxiety
Child Psychology
PDA Parenting
Family Dynamics
Perfectionism
Food Autonomy
PDA (pathological Demand Avoidance)
Creativity
Hygiene
Celebrate Calm PDA Parent Program
Kirk Martin
Bedtime
School Refusal

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.

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Latest Episodes

How can you get kids with PDA to do hard things like go to the dentist or get on an airplane? The common sentiment, “Not Won’t. Can’t” can be debilitating for our kids when it becomes the reflexive response. In this episode, I give you alternate scri... more

Do you have a child with PDA who struggles with feeling wronged, who misinterprets others’ intentions, or who doesn’t deal well with unfairness like a brother getting a bigger scoop of ice cream or losing at board games? I want to give you very speci... more

Your kids will and should struggle with a more authoritarian approach at school. They may roll their eyes at a teacher or resist that “because I said so” mentality. I want to give you some insight you can share with your child’s teachers AND a script... more

How can we help teachers understand PDA? What specific tools will help our kids with PDA in the classroom? What is really important and what isn’t? I give you scripts and practical strategies. Get personal mentoring with me through the PDA Parent Pro... more

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • 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 Podcasts
    5
    Momofboys4517
    United Statesa month 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 Podcasts
    5
    pazarg
    Spain2 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 Podcasts
    5
    jldub8519
    United States2 months ago
  • Generational thank you

    I’ve listened to and bit the financial bullet with calm. It helped me immensely. I always wanted to share my experience with family members, but didn’t know how. I’m not kidding- this 9 minute PDA intro was a catalyst. I shared it with my mom (my kids essential coparent as well) and her immediate response was “well that sounds like my entire family”

    No shade, no shame. I did not expect this response at all.

    Thank you for once again working to open up dialogue I thought impossible.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mamachappy
    United States2 months ago
  • Perspective Shifting

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ms AKE
    United States3 months ago

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Helpful real-life strategies that fit PDA parenting.
The host's personal experience adds credibility and practical insight.
A credible resource for families navigating PDA and school dynamics.
Listeners feel understood and less alone in tough moments.

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What is THE PDA PARENT PODCAST about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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