BratBusters Parenting Podcast

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Shifting Gears in Parenting From Toddlers to Kids

2025-01-2349:13

In this podcast episode, Lisa Bunnage, a parenting coach, discusses effective 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 goo...

Is Your Kids’ Behaviour Your Responsibility

2025-01-2146:15

#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, setti...

Is Your Toddler in Charge?

2025-01-1641:48

#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 BratBus...

Am I Spoiling My Kids?

2025-01-1439:15

#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 feel...

Navigating Tantrums as a Parent

2025-01-0943:03

#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 feel go...

Break the Cycle of Yelling at Your Kids

2025-01-0737:25

#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 import...

How to Stop Kids From Whining

2025-01-0227:491

#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, and...

Expecting School to Raise Your Kids

2024-12-3127:27

#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 empowering...

The Four Stages of Parenting

2024-12-2636:11

#019 In this episode of the BratBusters Parenting Podcast, Lisa Bunnage discusses the importance of actively listening to children and the personal growth that can come from it. Lisa outlines her unique, experience-based approach to parenting across four stages according to her. She emphasizes consistent, corrective actions over lengthy discussions for toddlers and effective leadership during the child stage. For teenagers, she shares five key tips focusing on empathy, negotiat...

I Don't Have Time to Parent

2024-12-2426:59

#018 In this episode of the Bratbusters Parenting Podcast, parenting coach Lisa Bunnage discusses how to effectively balance parenting responsibilities with limited time. Lisa emphasizes that quality time doesn't have to be scheduled in large chunks but can be integrated into daily routines through multitasking activities like singing while cooking or playing games while driving. She answers listener questions, offering advice on dealing with tantrums, bonding with children despite ...

Do Both Parents Need to Be Leaders?

2024-12-1929:49

#017 In this episode of the Bratbusters Parenting Podcast, parenting coach Lisa Bunnage, joined by her daughter Amy, delves into the importance of leadership in parenting. Lisa explains the concept of the 'leader role' and its impact on child behavior, emphasizing that only one parent needs to assume this role, while the other provides support. The episode addresses listener questions on various parenting challenges, including how to handle kids who show preference for one parent, t...

Is Discipline Mean?

2024-12-1733:25

#016 In this episode of the Bratbusters Parenting Podcast, Lisa Bunnage, parenting coach, discusses why she believes discipline is love and kindness. Lisa emphasizes the importance of teaching children self-discipline, shares personal stories, and demonstrates how proper discipline leads to high self-esteem and happiness. She addresses common concerns about disciplining children, including dealing with tantrums, applying her methods to older kids, and overcoming the fear of being too har...

Embarrassed By Your Kids' Behaviour

2024-12-1232:29

#015 In this episode of the Bratbusters Parenting Podcast, Lisa Bunnage, parenting coach, along with her daughter Amy, delve into common parenting challenges, particularly handling embarrassing moments and tantrums with toddlers and young children. Lisa emphasises the importance of establishing leadership at home to mitigate public outbursts and shares practical strategies for correcting behavior effectively at both home and in public settings. The episode includes listener question...

Managing Anger as a Parent

2024-12-1024:41

#014 In this episode of the Bratbusters Parenting Podcast, parenting coach Lisa and her daughter Amy discuss the challenges of managing anger and frustration as a parent. Lisa highlights the normalcy of these feelings, shares personal anecdotes, and provides practical advice for dealing with tough parenting moments.The episode addresses listener questions, offering strategies to manage parental anger, avoid perfectionism, and foster better connections with children. Lisa emphasises ...

Parenting Teenagers: How to Connect

2024-12-0326:30

#013 In this episode of the Bratbusters Parenting Podcast, parenting coach Lisa Bunnage delves into strategies for effectively parenting teenagers. She discusses the importance of connecting with teens, negotiating, and understanding their perspectives. Lisa shares her top five tips for parenting teenagers and answers listener questions about handling teen behaviour, lying, and relationship dynamics. Throughout the episode, Lisa underscores the need for mutual respect and empat...

Parenting Through the Holidays: Conflicts, Travel, and Toy Tips

2024-11-2627:48

#012 In this episode of the BratBusters Parenting Podcast, parenting coach Lisa Bunnage and her daughter, Amy, discuss handling family dynamics and parenting challenges during the holiday season. Lisa addresses questions from listeners about dealing with undermining grandparents, encouraging teens to attend family events, managing toddler behaviour, teaching manners, and handling judgmental relatives. Lisa shares personal anecdotes and practical advice on navigating family gathering...

Overcoming Parenting Guilt With Leadership

2024-11-1926:19

#011 In this episode of the BratBusters Parenting Podcast, Lisa Bunnage, a parenting coach, mother, and grandmother, along with her daughter Amy Bunnage, discuss the concept of parenting guilt and how it manifests differently in moms and dads. Lisa highlights the common issues parents face, such as balancing discipline with joy, and maintaining a positive and calm demeanour. Lisa shares insights on effective parenting techniques, including the importance of being a leader rather than a p...

Why Your Kids Won't Listen to You

2024-11-1227:09

#010 In this episode of the BratBusters Parenting Podcast, Lisa Bunnage, parenting coach, discusses why children don't listen and the importance of earning their respect. The episode explores various leadership styles in parenting, how to establish authority without intimidation, and practical strategies like the BratBusters Behaviour Board. Listener questions cover topics such as repetition, differential behaviour with parents, using countdown methods, and managing extracurricular activ...

Mealtime Battles & Restaurant Scenes

2024-11-0521:24

#009 In this episode of the BratBusters Parenting Podcast, parenting coach Lisa Bunnage dives into common mealtime challenges parents face with young children. Lisa discusses the importance of establishing consistent but flexible mealtime routines and teaching manners at the table. Personal anecdotes and practical strategies are shared for managing behaviours like food throwing, persistent begging for snacks, and keeping children seated and engaged during meals. Learn more about the Todd...

Navigating School and Homework as a Parent

2024-10-2923:32

#008 In this episode of the BratBusters Parenting Podcast, hosts Lisa Bunnage and her daughter Amy discuss all things school and homework. Lisa emphasises teaching self-discipline and structure to children, particularly with school and homework. The episode addresses common challenges such as separation anxiety, reluctance to attend activities, and morning routines. It also explores the use of behaviour boards, incentive-based systems, and the distinction between bribery and incentives....

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