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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

Fun & Play: Connecting and Bonding With Your Kids May 20, 2025

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#060 In this episode Lisa discusses the importance of connecting with your kids through fun and play along with how to implement this into your parenting style.
Also, Lisa dives into ten listener questions, offering her insights on what to do if you don't enjoy playing cars with your kids, understanding why a 3-year-old might be taking and throwing toys at preschool, how to connect with your children even if you're not naturally funny or goofy, addressing a 5-year-old's exclusion of others in school games, strategies for connecting with a toddler who is ignoring you, balancing connection with a toddler while caring for a newborn, game ideas for a baby and a 3-year-old, navigating connection and discipline when your child is in daycare five days a week, exploring whether being friends with your kids leads to teenage rebellion, and advice for parents who want to be funny even if it doesn't come naturally.

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In the Thick of It: Parenting Through the Chaos May 15, 2025

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#059 In this episode Lisa discusses how to navigate calm leadership parenting when it’s feeling chaotic.
She covers listener questions on struggles with getting toddler ready in the morning, toddler tantrums when tired, how to handle siblings teasing one another, what to do when your kids aren’t listening, toddlers hitting and when having a tantrum or upset, how to approach tantrums that occur from a child not getting their own way, how to get a 3-year-old to use their words, how to approach tantrums at the doctor’s office, and how to use the BratBusters Behaviour Board when a 4-year-old hits during a tantrum.

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Turning Attitude into Respect as a Parent May 13, 2025

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#058 In this episode Lisa discusses the idea of turning attitude from kids into respect, and the importance of parents giving respect in order to get respect as calm leaders.
Additionally, Lisa covers two real-life examples of how to teach sharing to your kids and how to connect with kids when you’re dealing with multiple ages.
Lastly, she answers seven listener questions on what to do when older siblings boss around younger siblings, how to implement calm leadership parenting in real life, tantrums, what to do when one parent doesn’t want to be on the BratBusters Behaviour Board, how to handle when your kid is calling you names, how to instil politeness, and what to do when your kid screams in order to be heard.

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Lessons I Learned From My Mom (Plus Listener Q&A) May 08, 2025

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#057 In today’s episode, Lisa and Amy both share lessons that they learned from their mom’s, including having a positive outlook on life, the importance of including people, why reaching out is so important when someone is going through a difficult time, telling the people you care about how you feel about them, friendships, and setting goals in life.
Additionally, Lisa answers listener-submitted parenting questions on independent and strong-willed toddlers, how to approach twin toddlers fighting, should a 3-year-old say sorry after bad behaviour, what to do when kids aren’t listening, and how to approach tantrums when your child is throwing things and kicking.

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Turning Things Around as a Parent May 06, 2025

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#056 In today’s episode, Lisa covers the topic of how to turn things around with your parenting style and begin with calm leadership parenting.
Listener questions cover where to start when you have a teenager, 3-year-old aggressive behaviour, how to introduce the BratBusters Behaviour Board when traveling, where to start with consequences, the impact of being annoyed at your kids, getting a partner on board with a new parenting style, and how to approach your 6-year-old who is arrogant.

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10 Common Parenting Phrases to Avoid May 01, 2025

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#055 In today’s episode, Lisa goes through her thoughts around 10 common parenting phrases she would avoid, and what she would use instead. These phrases include: use your words, why would you do that, listen to me, don’t roll your eyes at me, and more.
Additionally, Lisa answers listener-submitted parenting questions on kids getting mad when they can’t do something right, kids seeking approval, how to approach rudeness, constant whining, and how to go about toddler tantrums.

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Toddlers Hitting, Biting, and Throwing Things Apr 29, 2025

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#054 In today’s episode, Lisa goes through ten listener questions around the topic of toddlers hitting, biting, and throwing things.
Before the questions, she explains whether or not all toddlers have this behaviour, what age Lisa considers to be a toddler, and how she approaches discipline at this age.
These toddler questions cover throwing things during a tantrum, throwing things at a newborn, sudden hitting, kicking, and pushing since starting nursery, is throwing things just a phase, how to use consistent corrective actions when there is nothing fun to take away, throwing things at mealtimes, biting older siblings, how to approach head banging, when a child is rougher with one parent over another, and how to stop biting and hitting.

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Why Kids Tune You Out and How to Fix It Apr 24, 2025

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#053 Lisa discusses why children often don’t listen and how parents can address this issue by becoming effective leaders. She outlines the various reasons kids might tune parents out, such as nagging, inconsistency, and lack of organization and emphasizes the importance of calm leadership.
Additionally, Lisa answers submitted parenting questions on getting kids to sit at the dinner table, siblings fighting, toddler listening to only dad, kids listening at home but not at school, what to do when a toddler won’t listen at daycare, how to approach kids not listening when guests are over, what to do when the older sibling is bossing around their younger sibling, and how to use the BratBusters Behaviour Board for kids not listening.

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Stop Discussing Bad Behaviour Apr 22, 2025

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#052 Learn more at www.bratbusters.com
Lisa emphasizes why she believes parents should stop discussing bad behaviour with their kids.
Instead, she advocates for addressing bad behavior swiftly with consequences and then focusing on positive connection and self-esteem. Lisa argues that discussing bad behaviour can shame and blame children, making them feel worse and potentially reinforcing negative behaviour.
She also answers listener questions covering kids bringing bad behaviour home from school, getting kids to eat at the dinner table, kids hitting during a tantrum, giving warnings before a consequence, siblings annoying each other, and what to do when a toddler doesn’t want to walk home from the park.

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