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- #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.
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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 - #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.
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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 Stop Giving Warnings When Children Don't Listen (BratBusters Behaviour Board Audit)
27/10/2026 | 18 mins.#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.
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Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)
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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- #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.
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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:
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 - #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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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/
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