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BratBusters Parenting PodcastWhy Your Kids Ignore You & Reclaiming Your Calm Leadership#134 In this episode, Lisa discusses her opinions on kids not listening. Throughout the chat she covers why kids don’t listen, parents feeling like they need to repeat themselves, getting toddlers to listen, whether or not listening can go on the BratBusters Behaviour Board, how Lisa approaches kids ignoring their parents, when parents switch up their parenting methods, and her top five tips for parenting teenagers. Lastly, Lisa addresses seven listener questions, covering a 14-year-old not listening, the frustration of constantly reminding kids to put shoes and coats away, how to get an almost 3-year-old to listen, str...
2026-01-1527 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastIt's Not the Discipline That Makes Kids Good (It's This Instead)#123 In this episode, Lisa discusses what she believes creates good behaviour from kids. She covers topics including why parents focus on discipline, parents blaming kids for their bad behaviour, why Lisa created the BratBusters Behaviour Board, the importance of connection, and why she believes in teaching your kids it’s okay to fail. Lastly, Lisa addresses seven listener questions, covering how much playtime is appropriate with kids, whether to discipline children at other people's houses, a 5-year-old who is well-behaved at school but defiant at home, a 3-year-old acting out at school, what to do when you can...
2025-12-0934 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastThe Big Parenting Shift When Your Kids Turn Three#112 In this episode, Lisa shares her thoughts on the fork in the road when kids turn three. Throughout the conversation she covers topics like preparing for this stage in the toddler years, the difference between discipline for toddlers and discipline for kids, the fact that parenting can be hard, and the importance of connection with calm leadership. Lastly, Lisa addresses seven listener questions, covering a 3-year-old hitting their 2-year-old sister, a 3-year-old interrupting conversations, defiant behavior and screaming from a 3-year-old, the struggle of losing your cool as a parent, maintaining structure while homeschooling, a toddler pushing o...
2025-11-1830 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastDealing With a Velcro Kid: How to Make Them More Independent#111 In this episode, Lisa discusses velcro kids. She talks about when parents are flattered by their velcro kids, toddlers not letting their parents do things, the importance of being present during playtime, and the power of a whisper as a parent. Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions, covering a 5-year-old who is needy and dependent, a 25-month-old who won't let their dad hold the new baby, a toddler who prefers their dad, how to balance the demands of kids with household chores, transitioning from the baby to the toddler stage, and a toddler who will only fall a...
2025-11-1328 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastDid Your Kid Really Just Say That? How to React When They Say Mean or Embarrassing Things#110 In this episode, Lisa shares her thoughts on kids saying hurtful or embarrassing things.Throughout the episode she discusses how she would approach swearing, discipline for toddlers, and discipline for kids. Lastly, Lisa addresses eight listener questions, covering how to handle a 4-year-old who won't stop talking, a toddler who says he wants to hit others, a toddler who yells "go away" at his parents, a 5-year-old who calls his parents "stupid," a 5-year-old who invades the space of others, how to handle sassiness from a 5-year-old, a toddler who gets upset when others take their toys, a...
2025-11-1124 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastBalancing Kindness and Discipline: Why Holding Boundaries is Good For Your Kids#109 In this episode, Lisa shares her thoughts on why she believes discipline is kindness. She covers topics including how she approaches discipline, giving respect to get it with calm leadership parenting, raising confident problem-solvers, getting a toddler to do what they need to do, and teaching kids to share. Lastly, Lisa addresses seven listener questions, covering defiant and violent behavior from a 3-year-old since starting nursery, how to avoid micromanaging your kids, a 12-year-old antagonizing and name-calling their younger sibling, how to build up your 4-year-old instead of snapping, kids being rude to each other, a consequence i...
2025-11-0627 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastDo Your Kids Make You Feel Angry? Not Listening, Siblings Fighting & More#108 In this episode, Lisa discusses feeling angry as a parent. She covers topics including is it normal to feel anger as a parent, moving past parenting guilt, and steps she may take if feeling frustrated as a parent. Lastly, Lisa addresses five listener questions, covering a 3-year-old who is constantly throwing fits, getting angry while giving a consequence, a 3-year-old who isn't listening, alternatives to a media blackout, and siblings who are constantly bickering.Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)Learn more about the BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12)
2025-11-0423 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastAre Some Kids More Defiant Than Others? Approaches For Strong-Willed Kids#107 In this episode, Lisa is discussing defiance in kids. She touches on topics like kids arguing with their parents, the negative connotation associated with defiant kids, and her top three calm leadership qualities.Lastly, Lisa addresses eight listener questions, covering an 8-year-old's reluctance to get dressed for school, a 4-year-old pushing boundaries, a 3-year-old acting out at preschool, a strong-willed 7-year-old acting out, a 7-year-old who tries to control other kids, a 4-year-old who doesn't care about consequences, and aggressive behavior and acting out physically from 4-year-olds.Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters...
2025-10-3034 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastOverwhelmed By Your Toddler? Tantrums, Biting, Screaming & More!#106 In this episode, Lisa is discussing feeling overwhelmed by your toddler. She shares the difference between parenting toddlers compared to kids, the discovery phase, discipline for toddlers, her top five tips for parenting toddlers, and toddler tantrums. Lastly, Lisa addresses eleven listener questions, covering a toddler twin who is clingy, a 2-year-old who prefers their mom, toddler tantrums since a newborn arrived, a 20-month-old who is screaming, how to handle disagreements with grandparents and daycare on toddler behavior, a toddler's high-pitched screaming, a 20-month-old who only wants their dad to do things with them, a 30-month-old turning o...
2025-10-2831 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastThe Message Rewarding Good Behaviour Sends to Your Kids#105 In this episode, Lisa discusses what she believes the message rewarding good behaviour sends to your kids. Throughout the chat she talks about the difference between reward charts compared to the BratBusters Behaviour Board and shares a personal story of her son as a toddler.Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions, covering whether to reward or praise a 7-year-old for good behavior, a 3-year-old pushing their younger sibling, appropriate consequences for a 3-year-old, when to start the BratBusters Behaviour Board, whether to give a consequence if a child apologizes for a mistake, and a toddler who is...
2025-10-2325 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastApproaching Big Emotions & Feelings From Your Kids#104 In this episode, Lisa discusses approaching big emotions and feelings from your kids. Throughout the chat, she shares her thoughts on if some kids are more emotional than others, wanting to raise kids who become emotionally stable adults, discussing bad behaviour with kids, and feeling overwhelmed by big emotions from your kids. Lastly, Lisa addresses seven listener questions, covering how to approach a 5-year-old who gets very emotional, a 3-year-old's attitude since a newborn arrived, a child who talks and screams loudly when overexcited, a 5-year-old who screams loudly on purpose, a 3-year-old who gets emotional when h...
2025-10-2129 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastAre You Always Repeating Yourself as a Parent? Getting Kids to Listen#103 In this episode, Lisa shares her thoughts on repeating yourself as a parent. She covers three general scenarios that parents may face when it comes to kids listening including getting a 6-year-old ready for school, trying to get a 4-year-old to the dinner table, and telling a 10-year-old to do their homework.Lastly, Lisa addresses four listener questions, covering how to be a calm leader when you are a parent of three young children, a 3-year-old running ahead in public, a child who repeatedly asks questions, and how to help a toddler listen....
2025-10-1624 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastCan I Stop My Toddler From Hitting Me? Aggressive Behaviour at Home & in Public Places#102 In this episode, Lisa discusses the topic of toddlers who hit others. Throughout the episode she shares her thoughts on consistent corrective actions, teaching a toddler kind gentle hands, and feeling embarrassed by your toddler hitting others. Lastly, Lisa addresses eight listener questions, covering a 19-month-old who hits in the face, 13-month-old twins biting each other and their parents, a toddler biting their younger sibling's fingers, a toddler knocking over and hitting other kids at the playground, a toddler who hits at bedtime and thinks it's funny, a 2-year-old who gets riled up when around cousins, a t...
2025-10-1429 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastEmbarrassed By Your Kids' Behaviour at School? Not Listening, Hitting, Biting & More#101 In this episode, Lisa shares her thoughts on feeling embarrassed by your kids’ behaviour at school. She discusses whether she sees kids’ behaviour being worse at school compared to home, the structure of school for kids, parents putting too much pressure on their kids, not wanting to disappoint your kids, and parents getting defensive about their kids’ behaviour. Lastly, Lisa addresses five listener questions covering various school-related challenges, including a 5-year-old acting out at kindergarten, getting a daughter to do good quality homework, a 5-year-old not listening in class, a toddler biting at school, and a toddler acting...
2025-10-0924 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastFeeling Disrespected By Your Kids? Becoming a Calm Parenting Leader#100 In this episode, Lisa is covering her perspective on what calm leadership parenting is. To kick off the podcast she shares the pool story, which is an example of what calm leadership means to her. From there she talks about the importance of building up your kids’ self-esteem, correcting bad behaviour in toddlers compared to kids, the importance of connecting with your kids, and why you need to give respect to get it. Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions, covering how to parent a strong-willed 7-year-old after being a "pleasing parent," getting an 11-year-old to find her mot...
2025-10-0731 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastChoosing the Right Consequences For Your Family (Without Using Timeout)#099 In this episode Lisa discusses consequences. She starts by outlining the BratBusters Behaviour Board including what can and can’t be included on this in her opinion. From there, she outlines five different scenarios which include kids refusing to brush their teeth, toddler tantrums when getting into a car seat, a 4-year-old throwing toys at their friend, a 5-year-old interrupting adults repeatedly, and a 7-year-old lying about doing their chores. In addition, she shares her thoughts on natural consequences, raising kids who aren’t entitled, and parenting without punishments or consequences. Lastly, Lisa addresses seven listener questions, cover...
2025-10-0232 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastRaising Confident Kids (Even if They’re Naturally Shy)#098 In this episode Lisa shares her thoughts on raising confident kids. Throughout the discussion, she talks about the difference between self-esteem and confidence, how she would approach it if you have a shy kid, the idea of kids learning confidence by example, how she suggests shy parents approach raising confident kids, and teaching your kids a growth mindset. Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions, covering a 3-year-old who is shy around new people and places, a toddler who is clingy with their mom, a 3-year-old who whines and clings to their mom when others are around, a 3...
2025-09-3027 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastAre You Afraid of Tantrums?#097 In this episode Lisa discusses the topic of tantrums. The conversation includes if all kids have tantrums, do tantrums occur because kids feel safe to express themselves, does Lisa consider a tantrum to be bad behaviour, is the approach different for older kids, the difference between tantrums over wants compared to needs, Lisa’s approach to tantrums, parents’ behaviour changing due to tantrums, and navigating your own emotions during a tantrum. Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions, covering a toddler's tantrums when you aren't playing with them, a toddler throwing a tantrum when not allowed to run away...
2025-09-2529 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastHow to Show Vulnerability as a Parent#096 In this episode Lisa discusses showing vulnerability as a parent, the importance of showing your kids you’re not perfect, crying in front of your kids, and setting realistic expectations of life. Lastly, Lisa addresses five listener questions, covering how calm leadership looked in her home, an 8-year-old who struggles to sit still at school, an 11-year-old seeing their mom and stepdad separate and then get back together, a 13-year-old who is not motivated, and a child who is almost 12 who wants a phone because their friends have them.Learn more about the Tod...
2025-09-2334 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastBedtime Battles: Kids Won’t Stay in Bed, Routines, Monster Checks & More#095 In this episode Lisa chats about bedtime battles by starting off the episode with her social media video on a 4-year-old who won’t stay in bed. Throughout the discussion she covers what she believes is a bedtime battle, bedtime routines, what she would do if the child is scared at bedtime, bedtime battles ending naturally, why bedtime can be so challenging, and the importance of meeting kids’ needs and managing their wants. Near the end of the episode Lisa and Amy also share a personal story of Amy falling out of bed. Lastly, Lisa addresses four liste...
2025-09-1824 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastAre Your Kids Controlling the Household? Why Your Reactions Matter#094 In this episode Lisa discusses the importance of controlling the energy of the house and seeing things in a positive and cheery light as a parent. Throughout the discussion she also shares personal experiences with her mom and her own kids on this topic and why she believes calm leadership parenting is different from the authority style. In this episode, Lisa addresses four listener questions, covering a 7-year-old who bosses around their younger sibling, children who constantly ask "why," parental preference for everyday tasks, and a 4-year-old who hates losing games.Learn more a...
2025-09-1625 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastFear-Based Parenting Methods That Backfire#093 In this episode Lisa discusses fear-based parenting methods that she believes will backfire down the road. During the first portion of the discussion, Lisa shares her thoughts around warnings, countdowns, grounding, yelling, and spanking. After this she then shares how she approaches discipline for kids of varying ages and her thoughts on when parents regret having kids in the first place.Lastly, Lisa addresses four listener questions, covering how to handle 4-year-old twins who are out of control, a grandparent who doesn't agree with your approach to toddler tantrums, not agreeing on parenting methods for a 6-year-old...
2025-09-1138 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastWhy Kids Shouldn't Feel Bad During Discipline#092 In this episode Lisa discusses why she believes kids shouldn’t feel bad during discipline. In the conversation she touches on how she approaches discipline for toddlers compared to kids, the importance of being cheery as a parent, and why she suggests letting go of parenting guilt. Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions, covering how to know when you're a leader, a 7-year-old who has the family walking on eggshells, a 3-year-old not following rules at the grocery store, using chores as consequences, whether the BratBusters Behaviour Board is accumulative, and teaching a 6-year-old gratitude.
2025-09-0932 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastConfusing Toddler Behaviour: Tantrums, Hitting Others & Sharing#091 In this episode Lisa discusses confusing toddler behaviour. Throughout the conversation Lisa covers her top five tips for parenting toddlers, four things toddlers may do, what Amy was like as a toddler, and bedtime battles. In this episode, Lisa addresses ten listener questions covering a range of challenges, including in-laws interrupting a toddler during a tantrum, navigating new challenging toddler behavior, teaching a 16-month-old to share, getting a toddler to learn patience, what to do when a child doesn't want to follow directions, a toddler who tricks a parent for fun, a 24-month-old who constantly wants to b...
2025-09-0425 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastYelling & Feeling Out of Control as a Parent#090 In this episode Lisa is talking about yelling and feeling out of control as a parent. To start, Amy provides scenarios for Lisa to share her thoughts on raising an 8-year-old child when you were raised by parents who yell. Throughout the discussion, Lisa shares her take on expressing anger and how that manifests itself when you’re a parent, letting go of past parenting mistakes, and why she believes yelling is based out of fear as a parent. Lastly, Lisa answers four listener questions, covering how to handle a rude 11-year-old's responses while managing your own tem...
2025-09-0233 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastHow to Prepare For the Teenage Years#089 In this episode Lisa discusses how she would approach preparing for the teenage years, including her top five tips for parenting teenagers, why she never had a curfew for her kids, and how she would discuss feeling out of place in high school. Lastly, Lisa addresses eight listener questions, covering how to learn to listen to teenagers, discerning when to let things go with teenagers, a 15-year-old falling asleep on the phone with his girlfriend, a 10-year-old becoming disrespectful, whether it's ever okay to spank or yell, a 13-year-old being mean to a younger sibling, and a 12...
2025-08-2826 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastToddler Struggles: Carseat Refusal, Hitting Others, Screaming, Sharing, & More!#088 In this episode Lisa is talking about general toddler struggles; outlining how she approaches discipline with this age, why she doesn’t discuss bad behaviour, and parents’ expectations of their toddlers. Lastly, Lisa addresses ten listener questions covering various toddler challenges, including a 19-month-old refusing to get into their car seat, a toddler hitting their older brother, 22-month-old twins experiencing big emotions, a 17-month-old being irritated when playing with other kids, managing a very sensitive toddler, how to begin potty training, a 21-month-old not sharing with a cousin, a toddler's confusion when other kids won't share, navigating life...
2025-08-2628 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastBuilding Resilience in Your Kids#087 In this episode Lisa discusses how she would approach building resilience in kids. Her goal with calm leadership parenting is to raise free thinkers and problem solvers which she further goes into in the episode. Lastly, Lisa addresses seven listener questions, covering how to foster independence in both a 4-year-old and a toddler, managing toddler tantrums when playtime ends, a 4-year-old's emotional reactions during school drop-off, building confidence in a shy 7-year-old, dealing with a 4-year-old's "doom and gloom" attitude, understanding and responding to toddler separation anxiety, and helping a 7-year-old who is experiencing bullying.
2025-08-2126 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastRaising a Strong-Willed Child Without Power Struggles#086 In this episode Lisa discusses how she would approach raising strong-willed children without power struggles, with an emphasis on the fact that these children are often dynamic and may be the leaders of tomorrow. Also, Lisa addresses five listener questions covering various challenging behaviours, including a 4-year-old not listening to teachers at preschool, a 3-year-old being cranky and disagreeable, managing a 3-year-old who is strong-willed at bedtime, helping a 5-year-old understand she can't always get her own way, and how to handle a 6-year-old's tantrums outside of the home.Learn more about the T...
2025-08-1924 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastTransitioning From One Kid to Two#085 In this episode Lisa is discussing the transition from one kid to two. Throughout the discussion she also covers what a typical day looked like for her, her thoughts on how much to play with your kids, how to prepare for a new addition to the family, getting siblings to connect, how overwhelming it can be to start calm leadership, and if she has found a difference in difficulty going from one to two kids or two to three from her experience. Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions, covering a 3-year-old having explosive tantrums since a newborn a...
2025-08-1427 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastHow to Be Consistent as a Parent & Why It’s So Important#084 In this episode Lisa discusses how she would approach being consistent as a parent and why it’s so important. Throughout the discussion she also touches on the importance of not burning yourself out as a parent and how consistency builds trust with your kids. Lastly, Lisa addresses seven listener questions, covering how a parent can change their mind after telling their kids something, what to do if kids break BratBusters Behaviour Board rules away from home, managing a toddler who throws everything, handling 18-month-old diaper change struggles, dealing with 4-year-old bedtime battles, a 4-year-old's reluctance to sto...
2025-08-1222 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastGetting Your Kids to Listen By Focusing on Connection#083 In this episode Lisa is discussing her thoughts on getting kids to listen by focusing on connection. She touches on the classroom analogy which covers how kids react differently to a pleaser, and authority, and a leader, whether she recommends using the BratBusters Behaviour Board for listening, and what age she believes kids can start to learn to listen. Lastly, Lisa addresses five listener questions covering various parenting challenges, including a child refusing consequences for running late to soccer practice, a toddler who constantly says no, whether a father spending more time with a baby impacts future l...
2025-08-0727 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastWhen Your Kids Are Arguing With You#082 In this episode Lisa discusses how she would approach situations where your kids are arguing with you. Prior to the listener questions, she also outlines her calm leadership approach and shares the top three qualities she sees in calm leaders. Lastly, Lisa addresses five listener questions covering a range of challenges, including a 12-year-old who is constantly arguing, a 6-year-old not listening to parents or teachers, navigating playdates when another family uses a pleaser style of parenting, an almost 4-year-old acting out and whining since a newborn arrived, and defiance from a 3-year-old.L...
2025-08-0529 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastParenting Strategies for High-Tension Moments & Emotional Outbursts#081 In this episode Lisa discusses parenting strategies for high-tension moments and emotional outbursts. She covers three common scenarios that parents often have questions about; public tantrums, kids trying to get five more minutes added to television time, and siblings fighting. Towards the end of the episode she also touches on how she approached grocery shopping with a toddler. Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions, covering how to support a child during high-tension moments, a 3-year-old crying when she doesn't get her way, toddler tantrums resurfacing, a toddler bursting into tears when misbehaving, a 3-year-old not wanting to l...
2025-07-3137 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastFeeling Overwhelmed & Getting a Parenting Plan in Place#079 In this episode Lisa discusses how she would suggest getting a parenting place in place. This includes focusing on your parenting skills rather than trying to fix your kids’ behaviour, advice for working parents, and how to focus on the good kid. Lastly, Lisa addresses eight listener questions covering a range of challenging behaviors, including a 5-year-old kicking, yelling, and outright refusing, a 3-year-old's out-of-control tantrums, consequences around mealtimes, strategies for parents to stay calm and connected, a toddler hitting and throwing toys at daycare, a 6-year-old son lying and not listening, a 5-year-old who is yelling, and...
2025-07-2435 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastTantrums Fits & Scenes ... Going Through the Storms to Get to the Rainbows#077 In this episode Lisa discusses the importance of going through the storms to get to the parenting rainbows. While some parents may feel it’s kinder to let their kids get away with stuff in the short term, she shares her reasoning as to why she doesn’t believe this to be the case. Lastly, Lisa addresses ten listener questions covering various parenting challenges, including teaching a 3-year-old and a toddler to wait and be patient, dealing with tantrums after daycare, deciphering between tantrums and separation anxiety, handling a 7-year-old's outbursts when he doesn't get his way, a 4-y...
2025-07-1734 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastStop Chasing Parenting Quick Fixes#076 In this episode Lisa is sharing why she suggests parents should stop chasing parenting quick fixes and focus on the long term. She also covers how she approaches tantrums, types of consequences, and why connection is so important with calm leadership. Lastly, Lisa answers nine listener questions covering common parenting challenges, including bedtime battles with an almost 3-year-old, strategies for getting toddlers to listen, a 4-year-old acting out after a newborn's arrival, navigating inconsistency with the BratBusters Behaviour Board when one parent struggles, clarifying what "focusing on the good kid" means, the difference in consequences for teenagers v...
2025-07-1533 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastAre You Allowing Your Kids to Control You?#074 In this episode Lisa is discussing how she approaches parenting when it feels as though the kids are in control. She also covers the topics of dealing with behaviour on an airplane and how to approach connecting with kids when you’re focused on dealing with behaviour. Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions, covering a 5-year-old threatening misbehavior, a 6-year-old's inability to take "no" for an answer, a 4-year-old trying to control parental speech, a 6-year-old constantly bringing up parental rule-breaking, a toddler's unexplained defiance towards family, and strategies for handling a strong-willed toddler.L...
2025-07-0827 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastParenting Without Threats & Yelling is Possible#072 In this episode Lisa is discussing how she approaches parenting without threats, warnings, and yelling. She covers topics such as why parents use these strategies, what to use instead, and the importance of connection with calm leadership parenting. Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions, covering how to get a 3-year-old to follow bedtime routines without threats, handling a 3-year-old who hits when angry, moving forward after losing patience with a toddler, strategies to stop yelling when mediating sibling conflicts, managing a 3-year-old who acts out for attention, and the best time to make amends after yelling.
2025-07-0123 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastWhen Toddlers Challenge You: Biting, Hitting & More#071 In this episode Lisa is discussing different scenarios of when toddlers are challenging their parents. Throughout the episode Lisa touches on the topics of expectations of toddlers from their parents, how she would approach it if you feel like your toddler is in control, discussing bad behaviour with toddlers, and how consequences relate to self-discipline.Ten listener questions are answered covering a range of toddler challenges, including a toddler biting their younger brother, a 24-month-old showing increased defiance, a toddler running away at the park, separation anxiety, head-hitting, sulking after tantrums, a toddler's discomfort with strangers, aggression...
2025-06-2639 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastThe Pressure to Do it All as a Parent#070 In this episode Lisa discusses the pressure to seemingly do it all as a parent. She touches on the myth of the perfect parent and why she wouldn’t recommend aiming for perfection anyways and how to balance parenting with working a full time job. Lisa also answers six listener questions covering the challenges of balancing everything as a parent, juggling 3-year-old twins with a newborn, general advice for parents of twins, staying organized with three young children aged five and under, managing mealtime battles with a 3-year-old, and strategies for decluttering toys your kids are attached to...
2025-06-2428 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastShifting Away From Looking Disappointed in Your Kids#069 In this episode Lisa is sharing her thoughts on why looking disappointed in your kids impacts their self-esteem. She also covers the topics about not wanting to raise obedient little soldiers, how to let kids know about bad behaviour if you're not showing disappointment, and tips for parenting teenagers. Lastly, Lisa answers seven listener questions addressing various behavioral challenges, including a toddler hitting after learning from a cousin, a 3-year-old ignoring requests, how to handle a 6-year-old who is lying, an 8-year-old being argumentative and opinionated, a 14-year-old walking away from home, a 3-year-old's reluctance to apologize a...
2025-06-1923 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastWhy Timeouts Don't Work & What I Recommend Instead#068 In this episode Lisa is sharing her perspective on why she believes timeouts don’t work, along with what to do instead. Additionally, she shares why she doesn’t discuss bad behaviour with kids and her thoughts on the countdown method and the diversion method in regards to discipline. Lastly, Lisa answers eight listener questions covering various behavioral challenges, including a 3-year-old hitting a daycare teacher, a 5-year-old hitting parents, navigating endless fighting between a 5-year-old and a 2-year-old, a toddler using screaming, hitting, and kicking for attention, feeling like every interaction with a toddler is a battl...
2025-06-1729 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastYou Don't Want to Raise Obedient Little Soldiers#066 In this episode Lisa discusses her perspective on why you don’t want to raise obedient little soldiers, but rather kids who are free thinkers with self-respect and self-discipline. Lisa also addresses seven listener questions, covering how to balance raising critical thinkers with teaching politeness, helping a toddler warm up to peers at preschool, managing a 4-year-old's attitude when hearing "no," building confidence in a shy child, general discipline recommendations for kids, navigating play when a 3-year-old always wants to be in charge, and getting a 4-year-old to listen to instructions.Learn more about the Tod...
2025-06-1023 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastFlexible Routines to Implement for Summer: Consistency Without Strict Schedules#065 In this episode Lisa discusses keeping routines even during the summer months and the three routines she usually suggests parents get in place; school morning routine, mealtime routine, and bedtime routine. Additionally, topics covered include the idea of kids being able to manipulate their parents, how to set up a bedtime routine, and Lisa’s general message around calm leadership parenting. Throughout the podcast Lisa answers five listener questions covering various parenting challenges, including how to get back on track with the BratBusters Behaviour Board, managing a 3-year-old who refuses naps, strategies for cutting back on screen tim...
2025-06-0537 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastGetting On the Same Parenting Page When Your Methods Clash#064 In this episode Lisa discusses getting on the same parenting page when your methods clash. She goes into the different parenting styles she sees when methods are clashing, why some parents feel a pull to parent differently from how they were raised, and how she would approach finding common ground. Lastly, Lisa tackles seven listener questions, focusing on navigating 3-year-old power struggles when one parent is more relaxed, creating a BratBusters Behavior Board with different parenting styles, maintaining leadership when the other parent either enables or is too strict, addressing a parent's reluctance to use chores as a...
2025-06-0335 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastHandling Defiant Behaviour From Your Kids (Stop Arguing & Start Connecting)#063 In this episode Lisa discusses defiant behaviour from kids, why it happens, and how to approach it as a calm parenting leader. Throughout the conversation topics include how Lisa recommends approaching discipline depending on the age of your kid, looking disappointed in your kids, and Lisa’s top five tips for parenting teenagers. Lastly, Lisa addresses seven listener questions, covering a toddler who laughs during discipline, a 3-year-old's defiance at home, a 12-year-old's refusal to do chores and backtalk, a 3-year-old who won't stop hitting, a 7-year-old mouthing off and throwing tantrums, a 3-year-old's defiance leading younger sib...
2025-05-2926 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastDo Tantrums Have You Walking On Eggshells?#062 In this episode Lisa discusses her approach to tantrums, how that may shift and change throughout different ages, the difference in tantrums about wants and needs, and the importance of following through with what you say as a parent. Lisa answers seven listener questions covering a range of tantrum scenarios, including a 3-year-old's park-related outbursts, how to handle a 12-year-old's tantrums during multi-step chores, maintaining leadership when a 3-year-old is with different caregivers, the distinction between toddler and 3-year-old tantrums, navigating 11-month-old tantrums, dealing with extreme tantrums from a 4-year-old, and how to respond when an older s...
2025-05-2728 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastFun & Play: Connecting and Bonding With Your Kids#060 In this episode Lisa discusses the importance of connecting with your kids through fun and play along with how to implement this into your parenting style. Also, Lisa dives into ten listener questions, offering her insights on what to do if you don't enjoy playing cars with your kids, understanding why a 3-year-old might be taking and throwing toys at preschool, how to connect with your children even if you're not naturally funny or goofy, addressing a 5-year-old's exclusion of others in school games, strategies for connecting with a toddler who is ignoring you, balancing connection with a...
2025-05-2043 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastTurning Attitude into Respect as a Parent#058 In this episode Lisa discusses the idea of turning attitude from kids into respect, and the importance of parents giving respect in order to get respect as calm leaders. Additionally, Lisa covers two real-life examples of how to teach sharing to your kids and how to connect with kids when you’re dealing with multiple ages. Lastly, she answers seven listener questions on what to do when older siblings boss around younger siblings, how to implement calm leadership parenting in real life, tantrums, what to do when one parent doesn’t want to be on the Br...
2025-05-1328 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastLessons I Learned From My Mom (Plus Listener Q&A)#057 In today’s episode, Lisa and Amy both share lessons that they learned from their mom’s, including having a positive outlook on life, the importance of including people, why reaching out is so important when someone is going through a difficult time, telling the people you care about how you feel about them, friendships, and setting goals in life. Additionally, Lisa answers listener-submitted parenting questions on independent and strong-willed toddlers, how to approach twin toddlers fighting, should a 3-year-old say sorry after bad behaviour, what to do when kids aren’t listening, and how to approach tantrum...
2025-05-0843 minBratBusters Parenting Podcast10 Common Parenting Phrases to Avoid#055 In today’s episode, Lisa goes through her thoughts around 10 common parenting phrases she would avoid, and what she would use instead. These phrases include: use your words, why would you do that, listen to me, don’t roll your eyes at me, and more. Additionally, Lisa answers listener-submitted parenting questions on kids getting mad when they can’t do something right, kids seeking approval, how to approach rudeness, constant whining, and how to go about toddler tantrums. Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)Learn more about the BratBust...
2025-05-0141 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastToddlers Hitting, Biting, and Throwing Things#054 In today’s episode, Lisa goes through ten listener questions around the topic of toddlers hitting, biting, and throwing things. Before the questions, she explains whether or not all toddlers have this behaviour, what age Lisa considers to be a toddler, and how she approaches discipline at this age. These toddler questions cover throwing things during a tantrum, throwing things at a newborn, sudden hitting, kicking, and pushing since starting nursery, is throwing things just a phase, how to use consistent corrective actions when there is nothing fun to take away, throwing things at mealtimes, biti...
2025-04-2925 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastWhy Kids Tune You Out and How to Fix It#053 Lisa discusses why children often don’t listen and how parents can address this issue by becoming effective leaders. She outlines the various reasons kids might tune parents out, such as nagging, inconsistency, and lack of organization and emphasizes the importance of calm leadership. Additionally, Lisa answers submitted parenting questions on getting kids to sit at the dinner table, siblings fighting, toddler listening to only dad, kids listening at home but not at school, what to do when a toddler won’t listen at daycare, how to approach kids not listening when guests are over, what to do wh...
2025-04-2434 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastStop Discussing Bad Behaviour#052 Learn more at www.bratbusters.comLisa emphasizes why she believes parents should stop discussing bad behaviour with their kids. Instead, she advocates for addressing bad behavior swiftly with consequences and then focusing on positive connection and self-esteem. Lisa argues that discussing bad behaviour can shame and blame children, making them feel worse and potentially reinforcing negative behaviour. She also answers listener questions covering kids bringing bad behaviour home from school, getting kids to eat at the dinner table, kids hitting during a tantrum, giving warnings before a consequence, siblings annoying each other, an...
2025-04-2239 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastMeeting Kids’ Needs and Managing Their Wants#050 Today’s episode dives into the idea of meeting your kids’ needs and managing their wants. Lisa discusses how she approaches this including what falls under the needs and wants categories, what age to start this, and if discipline is mean. Additionally, Lisa answers parenting questions on how to balance this with two under two, what to do when toddlers say “mine” to everything, getting connected to your kids, tantrums during transitions, how to approach whinging, setting yourself up for parenting success from the start, what are traits of a parenting leader, and how to know if you’re ex...
2025-04-1545 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastStaying Calm When Kids Test Your Patience#049 Lisa discusses the topic of staying calm when your kids test your patience, with an emphasis on the importance of connecting with your kids through playing with them in their world. Throughout the episode, the idea of consequences compared to rewards in regards to getting good behaviour is discussed. Lastly, Lisa answers parenting questions submitted by listeners on kids testing limits, toddlers hitting parents, toddler pushing boundaries, getting kids to hold your hand in busy areas, how to approach toddler tantrums, dealing with attitude, and siblings antagonizing each other. Learn more abo...
2025-04-1032 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastSetting Family Boundaries & How to Stand Your Ground#048 Lisa discusses setting family boundaries when it comes to your parenting, and how to stand your ground when your family tries to interfere. She shares a message to grandparents giving unsolicited advice, focusing on the fact that unsolicited communication in general is not something she recommends. Additionally Lisa answers listener questions about grandparents using the BratBusters Behaviour Board, grandparents hindering progress in your parenting or having a different parenting style, 3-year-old picking up bad words, grandparents gifting too many toys, opposing parenting beliefs from your peers, and what to do when your brother’s kid is h...
2025-04-0835 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastThe Power of Routines: How Daily Structure Helps Kids Thrive#047 Lisa discusses the importance of having routines in place for kids; specifically mealtime routines, bedtime routines, and morning routines. In the episode Lisa details specifics on how an example mealtime routine may look including the exact details she recommends adding along with how to have kids follow these routines in place. Additionally Lisa answers listener questions about bedtime battles, starting a chore chart, how to approach a family reset, challenges during breakfast, getting kids to clean their room, and separation anxiety during bedtime. Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Mon...
2025-04-0340 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastThreenagers: The Fork in the Road When Kids Turn Three#046 Lisa discusses her theory around the fork in the road when kids turn three, including why parenting impacts this, the reason as to why the BratBusters Behaviour Board starts at three, and common parenting styles that may lead to threenagers.Additionally, Lisa answers parenting questions around this topic including acting out at school, defiance turning into tantrums, kids struggling to control their temper, favouring one parent over the other, kids hitting others when frustrated, how to teach what lying is, and what to do when your kid won’t listen to you.Learn mo...
2025-04-0141 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastRanking Common Discipline Strategies: Timeout, Reward Charts, Discussing Bad Behaviour, and More!#045 Lisa’s ranking common discipline strategies in today’s episode of the podcast.She begins by sharing her thoughts on timeouts, countdown, diversion, positive reinforcement, natural consequences, logical consequences, discussing bad behaviour and reward charts. From there, Lisa shares her method of leadership parenting, how it’s different, and why she recommends it. To end the episode Lisa answers listener questions covering topics like bullying, natural consequences for kids, toddlers knocking over the dog’s water bowl, acting out at nursery, siblings fighting, kids swearing, and lying. Learn more about the T...
2025-03-2740 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastNothing’s Working! What to Do When Tantrums Take Over#044 Feeling overwhelmed by your kids’ tantrums? In today’s episode Lisa is covering all things tantrums by covering what she considers to be a tantrum, the difference between wants and needs when it comes to tantrums, her perspective on ignoring tantrums, and an example of how she would handle a tantrum at the park.Lisa answers a variety of listener questions including topics on baby tantrums, toddlers preferring one parent over another, car seat meltdowns, giving comfort items during a tantrum, and much more. The episode ends on the importance of connecting with your kids as a...
2025-03-2549 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastToddlers Testing Boundaries: Tantrums, Power Struggles, Not Listening & More#041 Lisa is answering ten questions submitted from listeners who are experiencing their toddler pushing their boundaries. Questions include tantrums, power struggles, potty training, bedtime struggles, the “mine” stage, and much more. In addition, Lisa shares her top five tips for parenting toddlers and why focusing on connection is key when parenting. Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)Learn more about the BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12)Thank you for joining us! If you’re looking to learn more about the BratBusters Behaviour Board (Plus Toddler Basics), signature bootcamp...
2025-03-1341 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastHow to Raise Problem Solvers With High Self-Esteem#040 Lisa Bunnage discusses effective parenting strategies to raise children as confident, independent problem solvers with high self-esteem, emphasizing the importance of focusing on positive reinforcement, connecting with children, and not over-disciplining. She recommends encouraging kids to make their own decisions, solving problems through role-playing, and maintaining open, judgment-free communication. The episode also addresses issues such as bullying, balancing attention among multiple children, and handling teenage rebellion. Lisa advocates for creating a strong, supportive connection with children to foster mutual respect and minimize the need for strict boundaries.Learn more abo...
2025-03-1136 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastChanging Your Kid's Behaviour and Why It Starts With You#039 Lisa Bunnage discusses the foundation of self-esteem and the impact of leadership parenting on your kids’ behaviour. She emphasizes that self-esteem stems from feeling valued rather than constant praise. The discussion covers the importance of children facing failures and learning through trials, how toddlers' behaviours are shaped by consistent corrective actions, handling tantrums, the impact of inconsistent discipline, and the misconception that children's behavior is unchangeable. Lisa highlights the necessity of unwavering consistency when it comes to leadership parenting. Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)
2025-03-0642 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastStop Trying to Be the Perfect Parent#038 Parenting coach Lisa Bunnage discusses the pitfalls of trying to be a perfect parent, emphasizing the importance of showing vulnerability, owning mistakes, and making amends as key elements of effective leadership in parenting. The conversation includes a variety of listener questions on topics such as handling tantrums, building connection, and setting boundaries for children from different age groups. Lisa advises against setting unrealistic standards for children and stresses the value of being a relatable and human parent. The podcast also touches on making amends and the steps for a genuine apology.
2025-03-0432 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastAm I a Parenting Leader (Signs to Look Out For)#037 Lisa Bunnage discusses how to identify if you are a parenting leader and the qualities that make an effective parenting leader, such as being fun, calm, and how to approach discipline. The episode includes practical advice on handling various parenting challenges, like children demanding specific parents for certain tasks, dealing with children's separation anxiety, setting boundaries, and managing temper tantrums. It emphasizes the importance of not letting children control parenting decisions and the significance of having clear and consistent consequences for behaviour. The overall message is about fostering a strong, confident, and happy rel...
2025-02-2737 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastParenting Strategies For Defiant Kids#036 In this episode of the BratBusters Parenting Podcast, Lisa Bunnage explores how to deal with defiance in children. Lisa shares the importance of a balance between consequences and a strong, playful relationship with children. The episode personal anecdotes and suggests that effective parenting involves connecting with children, being consistent with consequences, and modeling accountability. There’s an emphasis that children thrive under leadership that combines respect, fun, and predictability. Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)Learn more about the BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12)Than...
2025-02-2550 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastHow to Connect and Have Fun With Your Kids#035 In this episode of the BratBusters Parenting Podcast, Lisa Bunnage, a parenting coach, discusses the significance of playing with children to build better connections. Lisa emphasizes the concept of fun as the love language of kids and shares various strategies for parents to engage with their children, even if they don't naturally enjoy playful activities. The episode includes personal anecdotes and listener questions, covering topics such as handling energetic toddlers, the balance between discipline and fun, the challenges of parenting with guilt, and the importance of consistent corrective actions. Overall, the podcast advocates lea...
2025-02-2041 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastAdvice For New Parents#034 In this episode of the BratBusters Parenting Podcast, Lisa Bunnage, a parenting coach, discusses various parenting strategies for new parents.Lisa emphasizes the importance of leading by example rather than nagging, highlighting the difference between being a leader and being bossy. She advises parents to be fun and engaging during play. Lisa recounts her experiences with her children and shares practical advice on avoiding pleaser parenting as well as handling common parenting challenges such as tantrums, transitions, diaper changing, and excessive attachment.Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)L...
2025-02-1839 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastKids Screaming at You … What to Do?#033 In this episode of the BratBusters Parenting Podcast, Lisa Bunnage, a parenting coach, explores various parenting questions regarding kids screaming at you. Lisa emphasizes the importance of parents taking full responsibility for their children's behaviour and highlights leadership as a crucial skill in parenting. The discussion covers dealing with toddler tantrums, sibling fights, bedtime battles, and children screaming for attention. Lisa provides practical tips such as using timers, implementing behavior boards, and maintaining consistent corrective actions. The episode underscores the significance of setting up a solid foundation of discipline and leadership to f...
2025-02-1343 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastAttitude From Your Kids#032 In this episode of the BratBusters Parenting Podcast, Lisa Bunnage, a parenting coach, explores why kids have attitude and if you can address it as a parent. The main premise is that attitude issues gradually dissolve when parents establish themselves as reliable leaders and consistently show empathy, compassion, and accountability. The episode emphasizes the high importance of fun, connection, and engagement over discipline. Lisa shares personal anecdotes and practical advice, such as ignoring negative attitudes and not confronting them directly. The podcast aims to encourage parents to be more vulnerable, genuinely conn...
2025-02-1137 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastConsistent Corrective Actions With Toddlers#031 In this episode of the Bratbusters Parenting Podcast, parenting coach Lisa Bunnage discusses the importance of consistent corrective actions for toddlers aged 16 to 35 months. She emphasizes that consistent corrective actions should be action-based rather than verbal discussions, and explains how that looks. Lisa answers questions from listeners about managing toddler behaviours such as biting, throwing tantrums, sibling rivalry, and mealtime challenges. She highlights that consistency is key and addresses the importance of making parenting fun while maintaining leadership. The episode also touches on the distinction between handling bad behaviour and tantrums and offers pra...
2025-02-0646 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastToo Late to Change My Parenting?#030 In this episode of the Bratbusters Parenting Podcast, parenting coach Lisa Bunnage shares her thoughts around the idea of it being too late to change parenting styles. She discusses various parenting challenges and solutions like dealing with temper tantrums, bullying, and disrespect among children of different age groups. Lisa emphasizes the importance of leading by example, being accountable, and creating a safe, connected environment for children. Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)Learn more about the BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12)Thank you for joining us...
2025-02-0434 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastThe Key to Leadership Parenting (It's Not About the Discipline)#029 In this episode of the Bratbusters Parenting Podcast, parenting coach Lisa Bunnage discusses the concept of leadership parenting, emphasizing bonding and connection over discipline. Lisa elaborates on fostering high self-esteem in children by letting them make good choices and self-discipline rather than micromanaging their behavior. The podcast includes anecdotes, analogies, and answers to listener questions on topics such as dealing with shaming, interaction techniques, balancing play and chores, and managing guilt-driven spoiling. The key takeaway is the importance of making children feel valued through love and connection rather than material rewards or constant cor...
2025-01-3036 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastReframing Disrespectful Behaviour From Kids#028 In this podcast episode, Lisa Bunnage, a parenting coach, discusses the core issue of children's disrespectful behavior, emphasizing that such behaviour indicates a lack of earned respect from parents. Lisa stresses the importance of parents owning their mistakes and focusing on self-improvement rather than blaming their children. The podcast outlines strategies for dealing with various disrespectful behaviors, such as using the BratBusters Behaviour Board and using mutual accountability. Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)Learn more about the BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12)Thank you for...
2025-01-2843 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastShifting Gears in Parenting From Toddlers to Kids#027 In this podcast episode, Lisa Bunnage, a parenting coach, discusses parenting techniques focused on leadership and discipline.Lisa emphasizes the importance of actions over words, she outlines her take on the four stages of parenting in regards to how that impacts your approach, and shares practical advice on handling common issues like tantrums, hitting, lying, and bedtime struggles. The episode highlights the importance of maintaining calm and connection, emphasizing that good leadership fosters high self-esteem in children. Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)Learn more about the BratBusters Bo...
2025-01-2349 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastIs Your Kids’ Behaviour Your Responsibility#026 In this podcast episode, Lisa discusses the importance of parental leadership in shaping a child's behaviour, particularly between the ages of 3 and 12. She emphasizes the role of parents in guiding children to develop self-discipline and address behaviours through accountability. The conversation covers handling specific issues like tantrums, disrespect, and differing parenting challenges based on each child. Lisa provides her approach to dealing with bad attitudes, setting up effective systems like the BratBusters Behaviour Board, and maintaining accountability. The session concludes with answering viewer questions on parenting struggles and reinforcing the importance of c...
2025-01-2146 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastIs Your Toddler in Charge?#025 In this podcast episode, Lisa discusses various aspects of toddler behavior and how parents can effectively manage them. She covers topics such as the typical age range for toddlers, why toddlers seem to be in control, and the fear parents often have of their toddlers' behaviors. Lisa explores the impulsive nature of toddlers and emphasises the importance of consistent corrective actions rather than negotiation or mini therapy sessions. Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)Learn more about the BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12)Thank you for joining us...
2025-01-1641 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastNavigating Tantrums as a Parent#023 This episode of the BratBusters Parenting Podcast focuses on Lisa's strategies for handling tantrums and building leadership as a parent. Lisa addresses common questions from parents dealing with tantrums in various situations, such as managing twin tantrums, dealing with high-stress moments, and handling tantrums in kids ranging in ages. The key theme is leadership parenting, which involves setting clear boundaries, following through with actions, and ensuring children feel good about themselves rather than just aiming for good behaviour. Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)Learn more abo...
2025-01-0943 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastBreak the Cycle of Yelling at Your Kids#022 This episode of the BratBusters Parenting Podcast delves into the importance of adopting a leader mindset in parenting. Lisa emphasizes how changing a parent’s mindset and actions is crucial for improving children’s behaviour, exploring topics such as the negative impacts of yelling, the benefits of calm and consistent corrective actions, and the importance of positive reinforcement. Lisa also addresses various parental concerns through real-world examples, stressing the importance of not holding onto guilt and advocating for a future-focused approach.Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)Lea...
2025-01-0737 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastExpecting School to Raise Your Kids#020 In this episode of the BratBusters Parenting Podcast, Lisa Bunnage discusses the importance of parents taking responsibility for raising well-behaved children and not blaming schools for behavioral issues. She believes that parents should instill manners, social skills, and discipline rather than expecting schools to fill these roles. Lisa covers the significance of consistent boundary-setting, the pitfalls of the pleaser parent style, and offers practical advice for empowering parents to be effective leaders. The episode also tackles issues related to bullying, conflict resolution, and strategies to handle strong-willed children.Learn more about the...
2024-12-3127 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastThe Four Stages of Parenting#019 In this episode of the BratBusters Parenting Podcast, Lisa Bunnage discusses the importance of actively listening to children and the personal growth that can come from it. Lisa outlines her unique, experience-based approach to parenting across four stages according to her. She emphasizes consistent, corrective actions over lengthy discussions for toddlers and effective leadership during the child stage. For teenagers, she shares five key tips focusing on empathy, negotiation, picking battles wisely, and maintaining a good relationship. The podcast also addresses listener questions on issues like tantrums, aggression, and handling multiple chil...
2024-12-2636 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastI Don't Have Time to Parent#018 In this episode of the Bratbusters Parenting Podcast, parenting coach Lisa Bunnage discusses how to effectively balance parenting responsibilities with limited time. Lisa emphasizes that quality time doesn't have to be scheduled in large chunks but can be integrated into daily routines through multitasking activities like singing while cooking or playing games while driving. She answers listener questions, offering advice on dealing with tantrums, bonding with children despite busy schedules, and managing sibling dynamics. Lisa also shares personal anecdotes to illustrate her points and provide practical solutions for common parenting challenges.Lea...
2024-12-2426 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastDo Both Parents Need to Be Leaders?#017 In this episode of the Bratbusters Parenting Podcast, parenting coach Lisa Bunnage, joined by her daughter Amy, delves into the importance of leadership in parenting. Lisa explains the concept of the 'leader role' and its impact on child behavior, emphasizing that only one parent needs to assume this role, while the other provides support. The episode addresses listener questions on various parenting challenges, including how to handle kids who show preference for one parent, techniques for dealing with tantrums, and strategies for maintaining leadership in a multi-generational household. The discussion highlights the significance of...
2024-12-1929 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastIs Discipline Mean?#016 In this episode of the Bratbusters Parenting Podcast, Lisa Bunnage, parenting coach, discusses why she believes discipline is love and kindness. Lisa emphasizes the importance of teaching children self-discipline, shares personal stories, and demonstrates how proper discipline leads to high self-esteem and happiness. She addresses common concerns about disciplining children, including dealing with tantrums, applying her methods to older kids, and overcoming the fear of being too harsh. The episode contains practical advice for parents, such as the value of childproofing the home, connecting with children through their interests, and the importance of not shaming ki...
2024-12-1733 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastEmbarrassed By Your Kids' Behaviour#015 In this episode of the Bratbusters Parenting Podcast, Lisa Bunnage, parenting coach, along with her daughter Amy, delve into common parenting challenges, particularly handling embarrassing moments and tantrums with toddlers and young children. Lisa emphasises the importance of establishing leadership at home to mitigate public outbursts and shares practical strategies for correcting behavior effectively at both home and in public settings. The episode includes listener questions from Canada, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States, addressing issues like children acting out, aggressive behavior, and boundary testing. Lisa also highlights the significance of mai...
2024-12-1232 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastManaging Anger as a Parent#014 In this episode of the Bratbusters Parenting Podcast, parenting coach Lisa and her daughter Amy discuss the challenges of managing anger and frustration as a parent. Lisa highlights the normalcy of these feelings, shares personal anecdotes, and provides practical advice for dealing with tough parenting moments.The episode addresses listener questions, offering strategies to manage parental anger, avoid perfectionism, and foster better connections with children. Lisa emphasises the importance of accountability, forgiving oneself, and building a positive, fun-filled relationship with kids despite the inevitable frustrations.Learn more about th...
2024-12-1024 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastParenting Teenagers: How to Connect#013 In this episode of the Bratbusters Parenting Podcast, parenting coach Lisa Bunnage delves into strategies for effectively parenting teenagers. She discusses the importance of connecting with teens, negotiating, and understanding their perspectives. Lisa shares her top five tips for parenting teenagers and answers listener questions about handling teen behaviour, lying, and relationship dynamics. Throughout the episode, Lisa underscores the need for mutual respect and empathy in parent-teen relationships while emphasizing the significance of evolving as a parent.Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)Learn more about the...
2024-12-0326 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastParenting Through the Holidays: Conflicts, Travel, and Toy Tips#012 In this episode of the BratBusters Parenting Podcast, parenting coach Lisa Bunnage and her daughter, Amy, discuss handling family dynamics and parenting challenges during the holiday season. Lisa addresses questions from listeners about dealing with undermining grandparents, encouraging teens to attend family events, managing toddler behaviour, teaching manners, and handling judgmental relatives. Lisa shares personal anecdotes and practical advice on navigating family gatherings, maintaining routines, and using behaviour management techniques while travelling or celebrating holidays.Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)Learn more about the BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-1...
2024-11-2627 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastOvercoming Parenting Guilt With Calm Leadership#011 In this episode of the BratBusters Parenting Podcast, Lisa Bunnage, a parenting coach, mother, and grandmother, along with her daughter Amy Bunnage, discuss the concept of parenting guilt and how it manifests differently in moms and dads. Lisa highlights the common issues parents face, such as balancing discipline with joy, and maintaining a positive and calm demeanour. Lisa shares insights on effective parenting techniques, including the importance of being a leader rather than a pleaser, how to properly apologise, and handling bedtime routines. Listener questions are also addressed, providing practical advice for dealing with overactive to...
2024-11-1926 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastWhy Your Kids Won't Listen to You#010 In this episode of the BratBusters Parenting Podcast, Lisa Bunnage, parenting coach, discusses why children don't listen and the importance of earning their respect. The episode explores various leadership styles in parenting, how to establish authority without intimidation, and practical strategies like the BratBusters Behaviour Board. Listener questions cover topics such as repetition, differential behaviour with parents, using countdown methods, and managing extracurricular activities. Lisa emphasises the need for consistency, the role of respect in effective parenting, and the importance of being accountable as a parent.Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-3...
2024-11-1227 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastMealtime Battles & Restaurant Scenes#009 In this episode of the BratBusters Parenting Podcast, parenting coach Lisa Bunnage dives into common mealtime challenges parents face with young children. Lisa discusses the importance of establishing consistent but flexible mealtime routines and teaching manners at the table. Personal anecdotes and practical strategies are shared for managing behaviours like food throwing, persistent begging for snacks, and keeping children seated and engaged during meals. Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)Learn more about the BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12)Thank you for joining us! If you’re looking to learn more abo...
2024-11-0521 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastNavigating School and Homework as a Parent#008 In this episode of the BratBusters Parenting Podcast, hosts Lisa Bunnage and her daughter Amy discuss all things school and homework. Lisa emphasises teaching self-discipline and structure to children, particularly with school and homework. The episode addresses common challenges such as separation anxiety, reluctance to attend activities, and morning routines. It also explores the use of behaviour boards, incentive-based systems, and the distinction between bribery and incentives. Additionally, the hosts compare schooling experiences and parental involvement in Australia and North America, sharing personal anecdotes. Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)Learn more ab...
2024-10-2923 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastAllowance For Kids: Setting Up Mom’s Bank#007 In this episode of the BratBuster's Parenting Podcast, host Lisa Bunnage and her daughter Amy discuss techniques for teaching children financial responsibility. Key methods include using a homemade banking system called 'Mom's Bank,' introducing allowances with interest, and integrating chore charts to encourage earning. Personal anecdotes highlight the importance of starting financial education early, the impact of part-time jobs in teenage years, and the significance of open communication about money. Lisa also addresses common challenges like resistance to chores and fairness in allowances, providing practical advice on nurturing independence and self-discipline in kids. L...
2024-10-2222 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastAggressive Toddler Behaviour: Understanding & Managing#006 In this episode of the BratBusters Parenting Podcast, Lisa Bunnage discusses the challenges of managing aggressive behaviours in toddlers, like hitting, pushing, and spitting. Lisa answers listener questions, providing advice on consistent corrective actions and emphasising the importance of understanding your toddler, sharing her thoughts on timeouts, and offering insights on connecting with toddlers and maintaining realistic expectations of their behaviour. Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)Learn more about the BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12)Thank you for joining us! If you’re looking to learn more about the BratBusters Beh...
2024-10-1523 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastConflict to Connection: Managing Sibling Rivalry#004 In episode four of the BratBusters Parenting Podcast, Lisa Bunnage and her daughter Amy dive into the topic of sibling rivalry. The discussion reveals that sibling conflicts often resolve themselves as leadership skills are developed in parents. Lisa addresses questions from listeners about managing interactions between siblings of different ages, dealing with aggressive behaviour, and preventing rough play. The episode offers practical advice, such as using the BratBusters Behaviour Board, consistent supervision, redirection, and encouraging positive interactions. The importance of parental involvement in teaching siblings how to play together and the potential pitfalls of one-on-one time are also covered.
2024-10-0121 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastNavigating Consequences as a Parent#002 In this episode of the BratBusters Parenting Podcast, Lisa Bunnage, a parenting coach, and her daughter, Amy Bunnage, discuss the concept of consequences for children's behaviour. They explore frequently asked questions on their social media about the effectiveness of consequences, how to implement them, and common challenges parents face. They cover consequences for different ages and how to handle situations like kids hitting others and not cleaning up toys. The importance of consistency, positive action consequences, and avoiding shaming and blaming are emphasised throughout the episode.Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)...
2024-09-2319 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastApproaching Toddler Tantrums#003 In episode three of the BratBusters Parenting Podcast, Parenting Coach Lisa Bunnage and her daughter Amy discuss strategies to manage toddler tantrums. They explore some common toddler behaviours like tantrums, climbing, running, and hitting, and Lisa shares how she approaches toddler tantrums. The episode features a Q&A session where Lisa covers questions from parents regarding tantrums, violent outbursts, whining, and refusal to get dressed, offering her advice for each scenario. Listeners are encouraged to maintain consistency, avoid feeding into tantrums, and ensure their parenting approach fosters both discipline and connection with their children.Learn more about...
2024-09-2319 minBratBusters Parenting PodcastEarning Respect: What is Calm Leadership Parenting?#001 In the first episode of the BratBusters Parenting Podcast, Lisa Bunnage, a Parenting Coach, mom, and grandmother, alongside her daughter Amy, discuss the fundamental principles of Leadership Parenting. Lisa shares personal anecdotes, including her discipline technique with her son’s friend during a pool party, to illustrate how to earn and maintain respect from children. The episode covers various aspects of setting rules, dealing with bad behaviour, and connecting with children. Lisa also answers listener questions about dealing with challenging parenting situations, such as inconsistent parenting roles and managing your own behaviour as a parenting leader. Lisa emphasises the im...
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