
Reward Charts Send the Wrong Message: Unpopular Parenting Opinions About Discipline
23.12.2025 | 38 Min.
#127 In this episode, Lisa discusses discipline methods. She shares her thoughts on discipline for toddlers and kids, whether or not discipline is kindness, timeouts, reward charts, countdown method, the importance of connection, and discussing bad behaviour with kids. Lastly, Lisa addresses five listener questions, covering a 4-year-old who is not listening and does the opposite of what is asked, strategies for getting a spouse on the same parenting page, effective consequence ideas for a 4-year-old, how to handle a 6-year-old who refuses to do chores, and advice on managing behavior that isn't necessarily "bad".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

Too Late to Fix Your Parenting? (Changing Your Ways)
18.12.2025 | 23 Min.
#126 In this episode, Lisa discusses fixing your parenting methods. Throughout the chat she covers the difference between pleaser and authority styles of parenting, why she believes it’s important to look at yourself regarding kids behaviour, and why parenting is sometimes a one way street. Lastly, Lisa addresses five listener questions, covering a 5-year-old getting upset when things don't go to plan, whether kids get mad at parents for yelling, how to correct a child's sense of entitlement, getting kids to listen to you again, and advice for co-parenting a toddler.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

The Difference Between Tantrums & Bad Behaviour: How to React in the Moment
16.12.2025 | 39 Min.
#125 In this episode, Lisa discusses why she believes tantrums are not bad behaviour. She covers her approach to tantrums, public tantrums, whether or not she believes all kids have tantrums, when she thinks tantrums stop, whether or not parents can avoid tantrums, the fact that tantrums are overwhelming for parents, and the importance of connecting with kids after the tantrum.Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions focused on managing and preventing tantrums, specifically covering how to approach tantrums with a sensitive 5-year-old, dealing with 3-year-old tantrums before kindergarten or while getting ready for school, strategies for getting a toddler to follow directions without a fit, methods to prevent future tantrums with a 4-year-old, and handling a 3-year-old throwing a fit before a meal.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

Blaming Kids For Defiance & Acting Out?
11.12.2025 | 40 Min.
#124 In this episode, Lisa discusses blaming kids for bad behaviour. She covers whether she believes parents should be blaming their kids for bad behaviour, going through the motions when playing with your kids, her thoughts on using threats, and more. Lastly, Lisa addresses eight listener questions, covering a 5-year-old acting out since starting kindergarten, dealing with four kids acting out as a single parent, a 9-year-old not listening, a 3-year-old saying no to everything, a 7-year-old exhibiting new behavior due to bad influences, the issue of young kids lying, strategies for addressing behavior at the dinner table, and a 6-year-old lashing out at a younger sibling.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

It's Not the Discipline That Makes Kids Good (It's This Instead)
09.12.2025 | 34 Min.
#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't impose a consequence in the moment, a 5-year-old hitting and saying not-nice things to their parent, and strategies for making kids feel good about themselves.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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