How to Say No Without the Pushback

#208 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on post-tantrum approaches. She covers parents trying to discuss tantrums, getting children to reflect on why they had a tantrum, holding grudges about tantrums, asking children to apologize for their behaviour during a tantrum, the importance of connection with your child, and her general approach after a tantrum is over. Lastly, Lisa addresses seven listener questions, discussing how to manage 15-month-old tantrums, what to do when a toddler tells parents they’re all done to change activities, and how in-laws can impact how you handle tantrums. She then covers strategies for handling tantrums in front of family members, playing with your toddler after a tantrum, how to respond to 13-month-old tantrums, and finishes with advice for when a parent yells during tantrums.Tantrum Podcast Episodes:Episode 194: Why Tantrums Can End By 3-Years-OldEpisode 174: When Ignoring Tantrums Goes Too FarEpisode 165: How Your Reaction Can Make Loud Tantrums WorseEpisode 145: Stop Feeding Tantrums & OutburstsLearn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)Learn more about the BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12)Thank you for joining us! If you’re looking to learn more about the BratBusters Behaviour Board (Plus Toddler Basics), signature bootcamp courses, and more, visit www.bratbusters.com today. Let’s Connect:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bratbustersparenting/?hl=en   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bratbustersparenting?lang=en    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BratBustersParenting   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BratBustersParenting   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 

#207 In this episode, Lisa audits an example BratBusters Behaviour Board. Throughout the conversation she covers why you can put attitude on the board for the parents but not the children, what age she recommends starting the BratBusters Behaviour Board, her thoughts on timeout for toddlers, and the importance of connection. Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)Learn more about the BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12)Thank you for joining us! If you’re looking to learn more about the BratBusters Behaviour Board (Plus Toddler Basics), signature bootcamp courses, and more, visit www.bratbusters.com today. Let’s Connect:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bratbustersparenting/?hl=en   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bratbustersparenting?lang=en    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BratBustersParenting   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BratBustersParenting   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 

#206 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on saying no to children. She covers treating no like an open-ended offer, repeating yourself as a parent, using warnings or countdowns, matching their emotional energy, the importance of focusing on fun and connection, how fighting with your spouse can impact parenting, and whether or not children should learn to hear the word no. Lastly, Lisa addresses five listener questions, discussing using consistent corrective actions with a 20-month-old, how to manage toddler car seat struggles, how to handle a 4-year-old opposing you, ways to address a toddler interfering with 3-year-old tasks, and finishes with advice on managing aggressive behaviour from a 21-month-old.Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)Learn more about the BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12)Thank you for joining us! If you’re looking to learn more about the BratBusters Behaviour Board (Plus Toddler Basics), signature bootcamp courses, and more, visit www.bratbusters.com today. Let’s Connect:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bratbustersparenting/?hl=en   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bratbustersparenting?lang=en    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BratBustersParenting   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BratBustersParenting   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 

#205 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on why you can parent every child the same. She covers birth order impacts, trying to make things fair as a parent, and handling different temperaments from your children.Lastly, Lisa addresses four listener questions, discussing different responses to your calm leadership from children, how to navigate using the BratBusters Behaviour Board with different ages, strategies for handling disagreements from siblings, and advice for managing 3-year-old twins fighting.Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)Learn more about the BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12)Thank you for joining us! If you’re looking to learn more about the BratBusters Behaviour Board (Plus Toddler Basics), signature bootcamp courses, and more, visit www.bratbusters.com today. Let’s Connect:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bratbustersparenting/?hl=en   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bratbustersparenting?lang=en    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BratBustersParenting   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BratBustersParenting   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 

#204 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on whether or not parents should discipline a tired child. She covers meeting a child’s needs and managing their wants along with common scenarios. Lastly, Lisa addresses four listener questions, discussing what to do about an almost 3-year-old throwing pistachios on the floor, strategies for navigating a tired toddler, how to handle a 2-year-old having tantrums at bedtime, and how to know when to draw the line with a toddler.Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)Learn more about the BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12)Thank you for joining us! If you’re looking to learn more about the BratBusters Behaviour Board (Plus Toddler Basics), signature bootcamp courses, and more, visit www.bratbusters.com today. Let’s Connect:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bratbustersparenting/?hl=en   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bratbustersparenting?lang=en    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BratBustersParenting   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BratBustersParenting   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 

#203 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on staying calm as a parent. She covers why she believes you don’t need to be perfect to stay, why parents may be (unintentionally) giving their children the power, leading with emotions during discipline rather than logic, and that she thinks parents don’t need to have all of the answers. Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions, discussing how to manage a 27-month-old screaming in the car, strategies for a 6-year-old not listening, what to do when a toddler listens better to mom than dad, how to handle a 3-year-old being very loud, ways to approach public tantrums, and how to respond to a 21-month-old scratching their legs.Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)Learn more about the BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12)Thank you for joining us! If you’re looking to learn more about the BratBusters Behaviour Board (Plus Toddler Basics), signature bootcamp courses, and more, visit www.bratbusters.com today. Let’s Connect:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bratbustersparenting/?hl=en   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bratbustersparenting?lang=en    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BratBustersParenting   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BratBustersParenting   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 

#202 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on her approach to discipline. She covers setting up the BratBusters Behaviour Board, why it starts at three, and a common misconception about calm leadership parenting from her perspective. Lastly, Lisa addresses five listener questions, discussing what to do if a 3-year-old is still hitting while using the BratBusters Behaviour Board, whether you need a BratBusters Behaviour Board when you’re already a calm leader, supporting a 4-year-old struggling with speech who is acting out, and considerations around disciplining in different languages, and starting the BratBusters Behaviour Board before introducing a newborn. Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)Learn more about the BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12)Thank you for joining us! If you’re looking to learn more about the BratBusters Behaviour Board (Plus Toddler Basics), signature bootcamp courses, and more, visit www.bratbusters.com today. Let’s Connect:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bratbustersparenting/?hl=en   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bratbustersparenting?lang=en    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BratBustersParenting   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BratBustersParenting   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 

#201 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on wild toddler behaviour. She covers what age she considers to be a toddler and why she believes some toddlers test boundaries while others don’t. Lastly, Lisa addresses eight listener questions, discussing how to manage a toddler screaming at a baby brother, what to do about a 2-year-old hitting everyone, ways to handle a toddler throwing food during meals, a 17-month-old biting others, how to handle a 23-month-old yelling "mine" at others, what to do when an 18-month-old swipes food off their tray, advice for a toddler running away, and finishes with how to navigate a 26-month-old wanting a hug during a tantrum.Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)Learn more about the BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12)Thank you for joining us! If you’re looking to learn more about the BratBusters Behaviour Board (Plus Toddler Basics), signature bootcamp courses, and more, visit www.bratbusters.com today. Let’s Connect:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bratbustersparenting/?hl=en   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bratbustersparenting?lang=en    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BratBustersParenting   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BratBustersParenting   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 

#200 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on parents trying to fix their child. She covers shifting your focus as a parent, traits of a calm leader, why parents often blame their child, and taking responsibility for your child’s behaviour as a parent. Lastly, Lisa addresses seven listener questions, discussing how to navigate a sudden change in behaviour from an almost 3-year-old, whether it is important that both parents don’t yell, how to handle the mother-in-law and 4-year-old dynamic, and what to do regarding flare-ups once you’re a calm leader. She then covers how to manage when a 5-year-old wants to discuss bad behaviour, advice for a 3-year-old hitting and kicking, and finishes with how to respond when told you’re a mean parent by a 3-year-old.Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)Learn more about the BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12)Thank you for joining us! If you’re looking to learn more about the BratBusters Behaviour Board (Plus Toddler Basics), signature bootcamp courses, and more, visit www.bratbusters.com today. Let’s Connect:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bratbustersparenting/?hl=en   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bratbustersparenting?lang=en    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BratBustersParenting   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BratBustersParenting   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 

#199 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on feeling drained as a parent. She covers how parenting can be exhausting even when everything is going well, not feeling like you’re enjoying parenting, and the trap of comparing yourself to other parents. Lastly, Lisa addresses five listener questions, discussing what to do if you are struggling to connect with your children, how to respond to major attitude from a 4-year-old, ways to handle a 4-year-old throwing things, strategies for managing a 6-year-old acting out at school, and how to deal with an 8-year-old being rude to siblings.Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)Learn more about the BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12)Thank you for joining us! If you’re looking to learn more about the BratBusters Behaviour Board (Plus Toddler Basics), signature bootcamp courses, and more, visit www.bratbusters.com today. Let’s Connect:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bratbustersparenting/?hl=en   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bratbustersparenting?lang=en    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BratBustersParenting   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BratBustersParenting   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