Raising 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 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 courses, and more, visit www.bratbusters.com today. Let’s Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bratbustersparenting/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bratbustersparenting?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BratBustersParenting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BratBustersParenting 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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Transitioning 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 arrived, how to handle consequences for one child that impact another, a 2-year-old laughing when testing boundaries, a toddler crying when the baby cries, a 3-year-old grabbing toys from a younger sibling, and an almost 4-year-old acting out and yelling.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 courses, and more, visit www.bratbusters.com today. Let’s Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bratbustersparenting/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bratbustersparenting?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BratBustersParenting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BratBustersParenting 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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How 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 stop playing tag, and tips for transitioning a child from the toddler to the early childhood stage.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 courses, and more, visit www.bratbusters.com today. Let’s Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bratbustersparenting/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bratbustersparenting?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BratBustersParenting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BratBustersParenting 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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Getting 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 leadership, raising an almost 3-year-old while living with parents, and kids drawing out bedtime.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 courses, and more, visit www.bratbusters.com today. Let’s Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bratbustersparenting/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bratbustersparenting?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BratBustersParenting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BratBustersParenting 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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When 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.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 courses, and more, visit www.bratbusters.com today. Let’s Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bratbustersparenting/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bratbustersparenting?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BratBustersParenting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BratBustersParenting 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
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. Have a parenting question you'd like to submit for a chance to be featured? Visit https://bratbusters.com/podcast-questions/