BratBusters Parenting Podcast

#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 addr...

#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...

#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 ques...

#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, ...

#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 a...