BratBusters Parenting Podcast

Lisa Bunnage

Welcome to the BratBusters Parenting Podcast! Lisa Bunnage, Parenting Coach and Founder of BratBusters Parenting, is joined by her daughter who handles the marketing and planning at BratBusters Parenting, Amy Bunnage.

The show dives into a variety of parenting topics and Lisa answers your parenting questions. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.

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#225
Yesterday · 33 min
The Defiance Trap You May Be Falling For
#225 In this episode, Lisa shares her thoughts on defiance from children. She covers the effects of showing anger or frustration, managing inconsistent boundaries, why lecturing and over-explaining can backfire, a personal story with Amy from filming the BratBusters Bootcamp Course, the pitfalls of micromanaging and using empty threats, the impact of pleaser parenting and old-fashioned authority, moving away from arguing with your child, and her take on addressing attitude. Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions, exploring what to consider when a 5-year-old screams when corrected, thoughts on navigating sass from a 4-year-old, approaches for supporting a highly sensitive and reactive 4-year-old, and perspectives when a 5-year-old knows how to work a situation, before discussing how to respond when a toddler tells a parent no and what to keep in mind regarding a 2-year-old whining and lying. 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? Click Here to Submit 🎙️ 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
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#224
Tuesday · 34 min
How to Stop Bedtime Battles Without Yelling
#224 In this episode, Lisa shares her thoughts on bedtime battles. She covers why parents often lose their cool at night and what bedtime battles look like, navigating feelings of guilt when holding firm boundaries, managing requests for one more hug or book, her two-part approach to establishing an evening routine and keeping children in bed, and setting practical limits around comfort items like stuffies, alongside reflections on why letting children control bedtime can prolong the struggle. Lastly, Lisa addresses seven listener questions, exploring building independence at bedtime with a 21-month-old, what to consider when a 20-month-old wakes up screaming, navigating patience with toddlers, and handling a 4-year-old and 6-year-old staying up after bedtime, before discussing toddler meltdowns around evening routines, what to do when a 2-year-old screams in the middle of the night, and responding to a 5-year-old who talks through bedtime stories. 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? Click Here to Submit 🎙️ 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
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#223
November 5 · 25 min
What to Do When Your Child Refuses to Listen
#223 In this episode, Lisa shares her thoughts on children not listening. She covers why this connects back to parenting approach, using the BratBusters Behaviour Board, the habit of repeating yourself, practical consequence ideas, how communication breakdowns can lead to yelling, what happens when toddlers act out even after being reasoned with, the overall impact of parenting styles on cooperation, and the importance of listening to your children. Lastly, Lisa addresses seven listener questions, exploring what to consider when a toddler is ignoring their father, navigating a 28-month-old who seems to have no fear, approaches for parenting a strong-willed and busy toddler, and thoughts on playing referee between a 2-year-old and a 4-year-old, before discussing perspectives on raising a strong-willed 3-year-old, how to approach a toddler not listening to other adults, and navigating an almost 3-year-old copying behaviour from older siblings. Starching Pants Episode: Episode 203: Stop Bringing These Common Emotions Into Discipline 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? Click Here to Submit 🎙️ 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
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#222
November 3 · 23 min
Is Your Child Manipulating You ... or Testing You?
#222 In this episode, Lisa shares her thoughts on children manipulating. She covers her take on this word, a scenario involving a 7-year-old saying they hate you when told no, children who know how to work the system, a scenario of a parent coming home late after work, a scenario involving a 6-year-old going behind parents' backs, a scenario where a 5-year-old acts like they cannot get their shoes on, and how responses depend on the situation. Lastly, Lisa addresses five listener questions, exploring what to consider when a teenager claims they didn't know what they did was wrong, perspectives on a 3-year-old ignoring the positive action consequence, and approaches for navigating bedtime battles with a 4-year-old, before discussing thoughts on a 10-year-old who doesn't want to go to school and managing a toddler pinching others. 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? Click Here to Submit 🎙️ 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
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#221
October 29 · 27 min
Why Your Child's Anger Isn't Yours to Fix
#221 In this episode, Lisa shares her thoughts on parents trying to fix their child’s anger. She covers navigating parenting guilt, avoiding situations that make children angry, tantrums when children don’t get their way, connecting after a tantrum, allowing children to feel all emotions, fair boundaries, and letting children express how they feel from an early age. Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions, discussing how to respond when an almost 3-year-old shouts and hits when angry, ways to navigate tantrums from a strong-willed 5-year-old, how to support a toddler who gets frustrated easily, and strategies for managing frequent toddler tantrums when they want attention, before exploring approaches when a 24-month-old pushes when they don’t get their way and finishing with advice on handling an 18-month-old constantly screaming. 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? Click Here to Submit 🎙️ 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
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#220
October 27 · 18 min
Stop Giving Warnings When Children Don't Listen (BratBusters Behaviour Board Audit)
#220 In this episode, Lisa reviews a listener-submitted BratBusters Behaviour Board for a family of two teenagers, an 11-year-old, a 5-year-old, a 3-year-old, and parents. She also covers consequences for not listening, why calm leadership is equivalent to being a mentor, using warnings around discipline, and putting the autonomy back onto the child. 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? Click Here to Submit 🎙️ 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
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#219
October 22 · 29 min
Does Compassion Fuel 30-Minute Tantrums
#219 In this episode, Lisa shares her thoughts on compassion fuelling tantrums. She covers why she believes fuelling tantrums can be mean, growing up feeling like you weren’t listened to, what Lisa believes fuels tantrums, holding the boundary without giving in, and the importance of connection after a tantrum. Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions, discussing how to approach 30-60 minute tantrums from a toddler, ways to navigate angry reactions from a 6-year-old, how to handle 29-month-old tantrums when tired, and how to respond when a toddler shouts please at their parent, before exploring support for a 21-month-old who is clingy with intense upset emotions and finishing with thoughts on using distraction for toddler tantrums. 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? Click Here to Submit 🎙️ 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
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#218
October 20 · 24 min
Why Your Child Saves Their Worst Behaviour For Home
#218 In this episode, Lisa shares her thoughts on children saving their worst behaviour for home. She covers why she believes children do this, tantrums at home, and realistic expectations for children. Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions, discussing how to navigate a 5-year-old acting out at home but not at school, ways to manage morning transition struggles with a 5-year-old, how to respond when a toddler is cranky since starting Montessori, and strategies for supporting a 5-year-old not listening at school, before exploring approaches for building listening skills for a 2-year-old and 4-year-old and finishing with her general approach to handling a toddler who throws a fit in the morning before school. 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? Click Here to Submit 🎙️ 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
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#217
October 15 · 23 min
The Real Reason Children Use Verbal Pushback
#217 In this episode, Lisa shares her thoughts on verbal pushback from children. She covers responding when a child says they hate you, the importance of neutrality, telling your children they love them, and whether or not she recommends using the BratBusters Behaviour Board for verbal pushback. Lastly, Lisa addresses four listener questions, discussing how to respond when a 3-year-old tells you they hate you, ways to navigate when an almost 4-year-old says parents don't love them, how to handle a toddler saying words like stupid, and strategies for addressing a 6-year-old and 7-year-old speaking disrespectfully. Connection Episodes: Episode 164: How to Connect With Your Child (Try This) Episode 115: Why Connection & Fun With Your Kids is So Important 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? Click Here to Submit 🎙️ 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
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#216
October 13 · 24 min
Why Your Toddler Hates the New Baby
#216 In this episode, Lisa shares her thoughts on toddlers not getting along with the new baby. She covers how it may feel for the toddler when you bring a new sibling home, preparing toddlers for this transition, and making the older sibling the hero rather than the leader. Lastly, Lisa addresses five listener questions, discussing how to approach almost 3-year-old negative behaviour since a new baby arrived, ways to handle when a toddler doesn’t want to share toys with the baby, strategies for getting a toddler to complete daily tasks as a calm leader, how to respond to a 3-year-old jealous of their new sibling, and finishing with advice on managing repeated calling for their mama from a 3-year-old. 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? Click Here to Submit 🎙️ 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
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#215
October 8 · 32 min
Stop Letting Your Child Control You
#215 In this episode, Lisa shares her thoughts on letting your child be in control. She covers why she thinks children don’t always want to be in control and how this can change throughout the years. Lastly, Lisa addresses seven listener questions, discussing how to approach a 9-year-old who won’t listen to advice, ways to handle bedtime battles with a 3-year-old, strategies for parenting a strong-willed 3-year-old and a toddler, and how to respond when a 3-year-old yells and tells others to go away. She then explores managing cheeky behaviour from a 5-year-old, addressing a 3-year-old putting their feet on the table during dinner, and finishing with handling impatience from a 3-year-old when a meal isn’t ready. 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? Click Here to Submit 🎙️ 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
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#214
October 6 · 25 min
Why Reasoning With Toddlers Can Actually Backfire
#214 In this episode, Lisa shares her thoughts on parenting toddlers. She covers what age she considers to be a toddler, toddler impulse control, discipline for toddlers, shifting focus towards connection, her take on the word brat, and the fact that parents are learning as they go. Lastly, Lisa addresses eleven listener questions, discussing how to approach discipline for a bilingual 20-month-old, how to handle a strong-willed 30-month-old showing physical aggression and saying no, responding to a 22-month-old pushing others, and what to do about a 15-month-old throwing pillows at bedtime. She then covers strategies for getting a 35-month-old to follow a bedtime routine, applying calm leadership for a toddler who is hard of hearing, managing 19-month-old tantrums, and dealing with a toddler repeating questions and interrupting. Finally, she explores the parents' reaction during a toddler tantrum, how to respond when a toddler hits others when they are wronged at the park, and how to approach a toddler hitting a dog. 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? Click Here to Submit 🎙️ 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
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#213
October 1 · 30 min
How to Hold Boundaries Without the Parenting Guilt
#213 In this episode, Lisa shares her thoughts on holding boundaries as a parent. She covers parenting guilt around bedtime battles, feeling like the bad guy, the impact parenting guilt can have, holding fair boundaries as a calm leader, and moving past the parenting guilt. Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions, discussing whether you can tell if your parenting method is working long-term, examples of a calm leader, explaining how to handle accepting a toddler apology, and sharing ways to respond to a 2-year-old whining. She then explores strategies for getting siblings to get along and finishes with her take on when a 2-year-old wants a hug during a tantrum. 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? Click Here to Submit 🎙️ 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
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#212
September 29 · 34 min
Why Constant Discipline Can Actually Ruin Connection
#212 In this episode, Lisa shares her thoughts on how constant discipline can negatively affect connection. She covers why parents often focus too much on discipline, the importance of connection, how to balance connection and discipline, and how her parents approached this. Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions, discussing how to bring joy into the household as a toddler parent, what to do when a 4-year-old and toddler are fighting, how to respond when a 5-year-old claims they are mean after a consequence, whether to still follow through on a consequence if a child confesses, how to balance two children under three and strategies for connecting with 5-year-old twins. 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? Click Here to Submit 🎙️ 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
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#211
September 24 · 25 min
The Back Talk Mistake (BratBusters Behaviour Board Audit)
#211 In this episode, Lisa reviews a listener-submitted BratBusters Behaviour Board for a teenager, pre-teen, 9-year-old, and parents. She also covers adapting the BratBusters Behaviour Board for teenagers, using the BratBusters Behaviour Board as a step-parent, and the importance of being accountable as a calm leader. 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? Click Here to Submit 🎙️ 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
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#210
September 22 · 19 min
Why Good Parents Keep Losing Power Struggles
#210 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on parenting power struggles. She covers what these parenting power struggles can look like and why she believes these parenting power struggles aren’t a part of calm leadership. Lastly, Lisa addresses five listener questions, discussing an 8-year-old refusing to wear a seatbelt, how to handle a 4-year-old plugging in the television during a media blackout, strategies for addressing a 6-year-old stealing, how to respond when a 5-year-old refuses to play sports, and finishes with advice for managing a 4-year-old and 5-year-old swearing and showing aggressive behaviour. 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? Click Here to Submit 🎙️ 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
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#209
September 17 · 31 min
Consequences Don't Work For My Child
#209 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on consequences not working. She covers her general approach when a child doesn’t care about consequences, inconsistency in consequences, parents over-explaining themselves, children refusing to complete the consequence, and how connection impacts discipline. Lastly, Lisa addresses five listener questions, discussing her general approach to a 5-year-old meltdowns over little things, strategies for handling challenging behaviour from a 4-year-old, what to do when a 6-year-old gets angry when they break a rule, how to respond to an almost 4-year-old not completing a consequence fully, and advice for dealing with a 4-year-old justice holder. 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? Click Here to Submit 🎙️ 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
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#208
September 15 · 35 min
Stop Doing This After Your Child Has a Tantrum
#208 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on post-tantrum approaches. She covers parents trying to discuss tantrums, getting children to reflect on why they had a tantrum, holding grudges about tantrums, asking children to apologize for their behaviour during a tantrum, the importance of connection with your child, and her general approach after a tantrum is over. Lastly, Lisa addresses seven listener questions, discussing how to manage 15-month-old tantrums, what to do when a toddler tells parents they’re all done to change activities, and how in-laws can impact how you handle tantrums. She then covers strategies for handling tantrums in front of family members, playing with your toddler after a tantrum, how to respond to 13-month-old tantrums, and finishes with advice for when a parent yells during tantrums. Tantrum Podcast Episodes: Episode 194: Why Tantrums Can End By 3-Years-Old Episode 174: When Ignoring Tantrums Goes Too Far Episode 165: How Your Reaction Can Make Loud Tantrums Worse Episode 145: Stop Feeding Tantrums & Outbursts 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? Click Here to Submit 🎙️ 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
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#207
September 10 · 31 min
Can You Discipline Attitude (BratBusters Behaviour Board Audit)
#207 In this episode, Lisa audits an example BratBusters Behaviour Board. Throughout the conversation she covers why you can put attitude on the board for the parents but not the children, what age she recommends starting the BratBusters Behaviour Board, her thoughts on timeout for toddlers, and the importance of connection. 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? Click Here to Submit 🎙️ 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
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#206
September 8 · 28 min
How to Say No Without the Pushback
#206 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on saying no to children. She covers treating no like an open-ended offer, repeating yourself as a parent, using warnings or countdowns, matching their emotional energy, the importance of focusing on fun and connection, how fighting with your spouse can impact parenting, and whether or not children should learn to hear the word no. Lastly, Lisa addresses five listener questions, discussing using consistent corrective actions with a 20-month-old, how to manage toddler car seat struggles, how to handle a 4-year-old opposing you, ways to address a toddler interfering with 3-year-old tasks, and finishes with advice on managing aggressive behaviour from a 21-month-old. 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? Click Here to Submit 🎙️ 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
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