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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.
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#039 Lisa Bunnage discusses the foundation of self-esteem and the impact of leadership parenting on your kids’ behaviour. She emphasizes that self-esteem stems from feeling valued rather than constant praise. The discussion covers the importance of children facing failures and learning through trials, how toddlers' behaviours are shaped by consistent corrective actions, handling tantrums, the impact of inconsistent discipline, and the misconception that children's behavior is un...
#038 Parenting coach Lisa Bunnage discusses the pitfalls of trying to be a perfect parent, emphasizing the importance of showing vulnerability, owning mistakes, and making amends as key elements of effective leadership in parenting. The conversation includes a variety of listener questions on topics such as handling tantrums, building connection, and setting boundaries for children from different age groups. Lisa advises against setting unrealistic standards for children and str...
#037 Lisa Bunnage discusses how to identify if you are a parenting leader and the qualities that make an effective parenting leader, such as being fun, calm, and how to approach discipline. The episode includes practical advice on handling various parenting challenges, like children demanding specific parents for certain tasks, dealing with children's separation anxiety, setting boundaries, and managing temper tantrums. It emphasizes the importance of not letting children contro...
#036 In this episode of the BratBusters Parenting Podcast, Lisa Bunnage explores how to deal with defiance in children. Lisa shares the importance of a balance between consequences and a strong, playful relationship with children. The episode personal anecdotes and suggests that effective parenting involves connecting with children, being consistent with consequences, and modeling accountability. There’s an emphasis that children thrive under leadership that combines resp...
#035 In this episode of the BratBusters Parenting Podcast, Lisa Bunnage, a parenting coach, discusses the significance of playing with children to build better connections. Lisa emphasizes the concept of fun as the love language of kids and shares various strategies for parents to engage with their children, even if they don't naturally enjoy playful activities. The episode includes personal anecdotes and listener questions, covering topics such as handling energetic toddlers, t...
#034 In this episode of the BratBusters Parenting Podcast, Lisa Bunnage, a parenting coach, discusses various parenting strategies for new parents. Lisa emphasizes the importance of leading by example rather than nagging, highlighting the difference between being a leader and being bossy. She advises parents to be fun and engaging during play. Lisa recounts her experiences with her children and shares practical advice on avoiding pleaser parenting as well as handling common parenting ...
#033 In this episode of the BratBusters Parenting Podcast, Lisa Bunnage, a parenting coach, explores various parenting questions regarding kids screaming at you. Lisa emphasizes the importance of parents taking full responsibility for their children's behaviour and highlights leadership as a crucial skill in parenting. The discussion covers dealing with toddler tantrums, sibling fights, bedtime battles, and children screaming for attention. Lisa provides practical tips su...
#032 In this episode of the BratBusters Parenting Podcast, Lisa Bunnage, a parenting coach, explores why kids have attitude and if you can address it as a parent. The main premise is that attitude issues gradually dissolve when parents establish themselves as reliable leaders and consistently show empathy, compassion, and accountability. The episode emphasizes the high importance of fun, connection, and engagement over discipline. Lisa shares personal anecdotes and practi...
#031 In this episode of the Bratbusters Parenting Podcast, parenting coach Lisa Bunnage discusses the importance of consistent corrective actions for toddlers aged 16 to 35 months. She emphasizes that consistent corrective actions should be action-based rather than verbal discussions, and explains how that looks. Lisa answers questions from listeners about managing toddler behaviours such as biting, throwing tantrums, sibling rivalry, and mealtime challenges. She highlights that...
#030 In this episode of the Bratbusters Parenting Podcast, parenting coach Lisa Bunnage shares her thoughts around the idea of it being too late to change parenting styles. She discusses various parenting challenges and solutions like dealing with temper tantrums, bullying, and disrespect among children of different age groups. Lisa emphasizes the importance of leading by example, being accountable, and creating a safe, connected environment for children. Learn more abou...
#029 In this episode of the Bratbusters Parenting Podcast, parenting coach Lisa Bunnage discusses the concept of leadership parenting, emphasizing bonding and connection over discipline. Lisa elaborates on fostering high self-esteem in children by letting them make good choices and self-discipline rather than micromanaging their behavior. The podcast includes anecdotes, analogies, and answers to listener questions on topics such as dealing with shaming, interaction techniques, b...
#028 In this podcast episode, Lisa Bunnage, a parenting coach, discusses the core issue of children's disrespectful behavior, emphasizing that such behaviour indicates a lack of earned respect from parents. Lisa stresses the importance of parents owning their mistakes and focusing on self-improvement rather than blaming their children. The podcast outlines strategies for dealing with various disrespectful behaviors, such as using the BratBusters Behaviour Board and using mutual ...
#027 In this podcast episode, Lisa Bunnage, a parenting coach, discusses parenting techniques focused on leadership and discipline. Lisa emphasizes the importance of actions over words, she outlines her take on the four stages of parenting in regards to how that impacts your approach, and shares practical advice on handling common issues like tantrums, hitting, lying, and bedtime struggles. The episode highlights the importance of maintaining calm and connection, emphasizing that good...
#026 In this podcast episode, Lisa discusses the importance of parental leadership in shaping a child's behaviour, particularly between the ages of 3 and 12. She emphasizes the role of parents in guiding children to develop self-discipline and address behaviours through accountability. The conversation covers handling specific issues like tantrums, disrespect, and differing parenting challenges based on each child. Lisa provides her approach to dealing with bad attitudes,...
1#025 In this podcast episode, Lisa discusses various aspects of toddler behavior and how parents can effectively manage them. She covers topics such as the typical age range for toddlers, why toddlers seem to be in control, and the fear parents often have of their toddlers' behaviors. Lisa explores the impulsive nature of toddlers and emphasises the importance of consistent corrective actions rather than negotiation or mini therapy sessions. Learn more about the Toddler Br...
#024 This episode of the BratBusters Parenting Podcast focuses on effective strategies for handling tantrums and building leadership as a parent. Lisa addresses common questions from parents dealing with tantrums in various situations, such as managing twin tantrums, dealing with high-stress moments, and handling tantrums in kids ranging in ages. The key theme is leadership parenting, which involves setting clear boundaries, following through with actions, and ensuring children ...
#023 This episode of the BratBusters Parenting Podcast focuses on Lisa's strategies for handling tantrums and building leadership as a parent. Lisa addresses common questions from parents dealing with tantrums in various situations, such as managing twin tantrums, dealing with high-stress moments, and handling tantrums in kids ranging in ages. The key theme is leadership parenting, which involves setting clear boundaries, following through with actions, and ensuring children fee...
#022 This episode of the BratBusters Parenting Podcast delves into the importance of adopting a leader mindset in parenting. Lisa emphasizes how changing a parent’s mindset and actions is crucial for improving children’s behaviour, exploring topics such as the negative impacts of yelling, the benefits of calm and consistent corrective actions, and the importance of positive reinforcement. Lisa also addresses various parental concerns through real-world examples, stressing the im...
#021 This episode of the BratBusters Parenting Podcast focuses on addressing and managing whining and other challenging behaviours in young children. Lisa, with her experience as a parenting coach, mom, and grandmother, shares insights on how whining is a learned behaviour and offers practical advice on how to handle it. The discussion includes answering questions from listeners about specific behaviour issues with their children, such as dealing with whining, attitude problems,...
#020 In this episode of the BratBusters Parenting Podcast, Lisa Bunnage discusses the importance of parents taking responsibility for raising well-behaved children and not blaming schools for behavioral issues. She believes that parents should instill manners, social skills, and discipline rather than expecting schools to fill these roles. Lisa covers the significance of consistent boundary-setting, the pitfalls of the pleaser parent style, and offers practical advice for empoweri...
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