BratBusters Parenting Podcast

#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.

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Courses:
Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)
BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12)
Learn More:
BratBusters Behaviour Board (Plus Toddler Basics) No-Cost Mini Course
Private Coaching
Podcast Questions:
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Disclaimer: 
The information provided in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Lisa Bunnage is a Parenting Coach, mom and grandmother. Lisa is not a licensed psychologist or counsellor. Her services do not replace the care of psychologists or other healthcare professionals. For a full disclaimer, please visit bratbusters.com/disclaimer

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

#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

#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

#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