BratBusters Parenting Podcast

#145 In this episode, Lisa discusses tantrums. She covers embracing tantrums, the difference between her approach when it comes to tantrums over wants compared to needs, her thoughts on ignoring tantrums, whether or not she believes all kids have tantrums, when tantrums often end, the importance of connection after the tantrum, looking calm during tantrums, how she acts during discipline, and what the BratBusters Behaviour Board is. 

Lastly, Lisa addresses five listener questions, discussing whether you can use the BratBusters Behaviour Board for tantrums, how to handle an 8-year-old having outbursts at school, the best way to manage toddler tantrums caused by skipping naps, how to respond when a 3-year-old tantrums because a younger sibling interrupts play, and how to navigate toddler tantrums when a child is sick.

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Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)

BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12)

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Private Coaching

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Disclaimer: 

The information provided in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Lisa Bunnage is a Parenting Coach, mom and grandmother. Lisa is not a licensed psychologist or counsellor. Her services do not replace the care of psychologists or other healthcare professionals. For a full disclaimer, please visit bratbusters.com/disclaimer 

#144 In this episode, Lisa discusses guilt around holding boundaries as a parent. She covers the difference between pleaser parenting and authority-style parenting in comparison to calm leadership, how to be taken seriously as a parent, her demeanor during discipline, why parents should have boundaries for their children, why discipline is kindness, what age she would begin having boundaries for kids, and the importance of fun as a parent. 

Lastly, Lisa addresses seven listener questions, exploring how to choose effective consequences for kids, the best way to handle a 3-year-old testing boundaries, how to respond when a toddler becomes demanding, strategies for when a 19-month-old resists face washing or teeth brushing, tips for getting a 3-year-old to follow instructions, whether it is appropriate to use chores as consequences, and how to determine what qualifies as bad behavior from a 3-year-old.

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Courses:

Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)

BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12)

Learn More:

BratBusters Behaviour Board (Plus Toddler Basics) No-Cost Mini Course

Private Coaching

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Disclaimer: 

The information provided in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Lisa Bunnage is a Parenting Coach, mom and grandmother. Lisa is not a licensed psychologist or counsellor. Her services do not replace the care of psychologists or other healthcare professionals. For a full disclaimer, please visit bratbusters.com/disclaimer 

#143 In this episode, Lisa discusses rude behaviour and disrespect from your kids. She covers back talk, attitude, mean comments, interrupting, and bossiness from kids, along with sharing her top five tips for parenting teenagers and the difference between authority style parenting and calm leadership. 

Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions, exploring how to handle attitude from a 3-year-old, how to manage rudeness from teenagers, what to do when a toddler is constantly interrupting parents, the best way to respond to rude remarks when out in public, how to navigate a strong-willed 7-year-old being bossy during playtime, and how to address a 4-year-old who says mean comments when they are upset.

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Courses:

Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)

BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12)

Learn More:

BratBusters Behaviour Board (Plus Toddler Basics) No-Cost Mini Course

Private Coaching

Podcast Questions:

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Disclaimer: 

The information provided in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Lisa Bunnage is a Parenting Coach, mom and grandmother. Lisa is not a licensed psychologist or counsellor. Her services do not replace the care of psychologists or other healthcare professionals. For a full disclaimer, please visit bratbusters.com/disclaimer 

#142 In this episode, Lisa discusses consequences and whether or not she believes they need to be logical to be effective. Throughout she covers what age she begins consequences, how she approaches discipline differently for toddlers compared to kids, what she believes is important for consequences to work, her stance on using chores as consequences, her thoughts on using physical activity as a consequence, her approach to siblings not getting along, and what she believes is the most important part of calm leadership parenting. 

Lastly, Lisa addresses ten listener questions, exploring how to respond when a 7-year-old goes to mom when his brother bothers him, how to manage consequences in the car or in public, strategies for handling a 7-year-old lying, and ways to stop siblings from constantly arguing. She then discusses how to address bad behavior from other kids, what to do when kids don't seem to mind doing their consequence, how to manage a 3-year-old who is territorial over toys, tips for getting a toddler to clean up after herself, choosing a consequence for a 3-year-old who hurts their younger sibling, and how to select consequences for an 8-year-old who refuses to do their chores.

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Courses:

Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)

BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12)

Learn More:

BratBusters Behaviour Board (Plus Toddler Basics) No-Cost Mini Course

Private Coaching

Podcast Questions:

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Disclaimer: 

The information provided in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Lisa Bunnage is a Parenting Coach, mom and grandmother. Lisa is not a licensed psychologist or counsellor. Her services do not replace the care of psychologists or other healthcare professionals. For a full disclaimer, please visit bratbusters.com/disclaimer 

#141 In this episode, Lisa discusses kids hitting others. She covers whether your reaction matters, what she believes causes kids to hit, what age she sees kids start to hit, her thoughts on gentle hands, how she approaches toddlers hitting others and how she approaches kids hitting others. 

Lastly, Lisa addresses five listener questions, exploring how to manage a 5-year-old and 6-year-old fighting, what to do when a toddler screams and hits because something doesn’t go his way, how to handle a 4-year-old hitting others, the best way to respond to a strong-willed 3-year-old acting out, and how to navigate sibling rivalry between an 8-year-old and 10-year-old.

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Courses:

Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)

BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12)

Learn More:

BratBusters Behaviour Board (Plus Toddler Basics) No-Cost Mini Course

Private Coaching

Podcast Questions:

Have a question you'd like to submit for a chance to be featured in an upcoming podcast episode? 

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Disclaimer: 

The information provided in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Lisa Bunnage is a Parenting Coach, mom and grandmother. Lisa is not a licensed psychologist or counsellor. Her services do not replace the care of psychologists or other healthcare professionals. For a full disclaimer, please visit bratbusters.com/disclaimer 

#140 In this episode, Lisa discusses parenting a toddler. She covers her approach using consistent corrective actions, expectations of toddlers, and why toddlers seem to test boundaries. 

Lastly, Lisa addresses ten listener questions focused on toddler dynamics and behavioral boundaries, specifically discussing how to handle hitting, biting, and toy-snatching between siblings, managing resistance and screaming during bedtime and bathtime, helping an 18-month-old cope with parents traveling, navigating the influence of cousins or playmates who exhibit bad behavior, tantrums, and implementing consistent corrective actions.

Thank you for joining us! 

Courses:

Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)

BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12)

Learn More:

BratBusters Behaviour Board (Plus Toddler Basics) No-Cost Mini Course

Private Coaching

Podcast Questions:

Have a question you'd like to submit for a chance to be featured in an upcoming podcast episode? 

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Disclaimer: 

The information provided in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Lisa Bunnage is a Parenting Coach, mom and grandmother. Lisa is not a licensed psychologist or counsellor. Her services do not replace the care of psychologists or other healthcare professionals. For a full disclaimer, please visit bratbusters.com/disclaimer 

#139 In this episode, Lisa discusses the topic of feeling angry as a parent. She covers when parenting isn’t what you had expected it to be, how small parenting wins can help build momentum, and the importance of connecting with your kids as a calm leader. 

Lastly, Lisa addresses seven listener questions, covering the effectiveness of the naughty step for a toddler, managing a 3-year-old bullying their sibling, handling escalating tantrums in a 5-year-old after transitioning to calm leadership, reacting appropriately to dangerous behaviors, navigating the influence of extended family like cousins, managing differing parenting styles within a household, and strategies for surviving challenging car trips with multiple children.

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Courses:

Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)

BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12)

Learn More:

BratBusters Behaviour Board (Plus Toddler Basics) No-Cost Mini Course

Private Coaching

Podcast Questions:

Have a question you'd like to submit for a chance to be featured in an upcoming podcast episode? 

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Disclaimer: 

The information provided in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Lisa Bunnage is a Parenting Coach, mom and grandmother. Lisa is not a licensed psychologist or counsellor. Her services do not replace the care of psychologists or other healthcare professionals. For a full disclaimer, please visit bratbusters.com/disclaimer 

#138 In this episode, Lisa discusses the topic of parenting kids with big feelings and emotions. She covers her top three calm leadership qualities, staying calm during the parenting storms, and the variety of parenting methods out there. 

Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions focused on emotional regulation and boundaries, specifically exploring how to approach heightened emotions in a 4-year-old, managing big tantrums when things don’t go a child's way, the best way to connect with an 18-month-old after a tantrum, what to do when a toddler is rejecting a parent, handling 17-month-old mealtimes meltdowns, and the impact of going back on your word after telling a toddler no.

Thank you for joining us! 

Courses:

Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)

BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12)

Learn More:

BratBusters Behaviour Board (Plus Toddler Basics) No-Cost Mini Course

Private Coaching

Podcast Questions:

Have a question you'd like to submit for a chance to be featured in an upcoming podcast episode? 

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Disclaimer: 

The information provided in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Lisa Bunnage is a Parenting Coach, mom and grandmother. Lisa is not a licensed psychologist or counsellor. Her services do not replace the care of psychologists or other healthcare professionals. For a full disclaimer, please visit bratbusters.com/disclaimer 

#137 In this episode, Lisa discusses the topic of kids screaming. She covers different types of screaming from kids, why she believes kids scream, how she approaches screaming from kids, her thoughts on parents yelling, and the idea that parents want to ensure their kids don’t feel alone in their feelings. 

Lastly, Lisa addresses five listener questions centered on loud vocal outbursts and physical resistance, specifically discussing a 34-month-old screaming at the top of her lungs, a 4-year-old kicking and screaming at home since starting school, managing a toddler who screams during baths, a 26-month-old running through the house screaming, and how to handle a 4-year-old having loud tantrums multiple times per week.

Thank you for joining us! 

Courses:

Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)

BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12)

Learn More:

BratBusters Behaviour Board (Plus Toddler Basics) No-Cost Mini Course

Private Coaching

Podcast Questions:

Have a question you'd like to submit for a chance to be featured in an upcoming podcast episode? 

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Disclaimer: 

The information provided in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Lisa Bunnage is a Parenting Coach, mom and grandmother. Lisa is not a licensed psychologist or counsellor. Her services do not replace the care of psychologists or other healthcare professionals. For a full disclaimer, please visit bratbusters.com/disclaimer 

#136 In this episode, Lisa discusses the topic of nature versus nurture when it comes to parenting. She covers her thoughts on when a parenting approach stops working when parents have multiple children with different personalities, the fork in the road at three, what she believes parents can control, traits that she believes are more set by nature, working with the strengths of your child, reframing the view of strong-willed kids, and the idea that you don’t know what others are going through behind closed doors. 

Lastly, Lisa addresses nine listener questions, exploring her perspective on nature versus nurture, how to approach a strong-willed 6-year-old, managing a 19-month-old who screams or an 11-month-old who gets angry quickly, handling an 8-year-old who gets upset when things don’t go their way, responding to tantrums, stubbornness, and attention-seeking behavior from a 4-year-old, dealing with a 15-month-old pushing other kids at daycare, and navigating the stage where a toddler is testing boundaries.

Thank you for joining us! 

Courses:

Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)

BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12)

Learn More:

BratBusters Behaviour Board (Plus Toddler Basics) No-Cost Mini Course

Private Coaching

Podcast Questions:

Have a question you'd like to submit for a chance to be featured in an upcoming podcast episode? 

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Disclaimer: 

The information provided in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Lisa Bunnage is a Parenting Coach, mom and grandmother. Lisa is not a licensed psychologist or counsellor. Her services do not replace the care of psychologists or other healthcare professionals. For a full disclaimer, please visit bratbusters.com/disclaimer