Approaching Big Emotions & Feelings From Your Kids

#105 In this episode, Lisa discusses what she believes the message rewarding good behaviour sends to your kids. Throughout the chat she talks about the difference between reward charts compared to the BratBusters Behaviour Board and shares a personal story of her son as a toddler.Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions, covering whether to reward or praise a 7-year-old for good behavior, a 3-year-old pushing their younger sibling, appropriate consequences for a 3-year-old, when to start the BratBusters Behaviour Board, whether to give a consequence if a child apologizes for a mistake, and a toddler who is throwing wood chips.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

#104 In this episode, Lisa discusses approaching big emotions and feelings from your kids. Throughout the chat, she shares her thoughts on if some kids are more emotional than others, wanting to raise kids who become emotionally stable adults, discussing bad behaviour with kids, and feeling overwhelmed by big emotions from your kids. Lastly, Lisa addresses seven listener questions, covering how to approach a 5-year-old who gets very emotional, a 3-year-old's attitude since a newborn arrived, a child who talks and screams loudly when overexcited, a 5-year-old who screams loudly on purpose, a 3-year-old who gets emotional when he can't do something, a 3-year-old who gets grumpy with their mom, and a 4-year-old who screams and whines when she doesn't get what she wants.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

#103 In this episode, Lisa shares her thoughts on repeating yourself as a parent. She covers three general scenarios that parents may face when it comes to kids listening including getting a 6-year-old ready for school, trying to get a 4-year-old to the dinner table, and telling a 10-year-old to do their homework.Lastly, Lisa addresses four listener questions, covering how to be a calm leader when you are a parent of three young children, a 3-year-old running ahead in public, a child who repeatedly asks questions, and how to help a toddler listen.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

#102 In this episode, Lisa discusses the topic of toddlers who hit others. Throughout the episode she shares her thoughts on consistent corrective actions, teaching a toddler kind gentle hands, and feeling embarrassed by your toddler hitting others. Lastly, Lisa addresses eight listener questions, covering a 19-month-old who hits in the face, 13-month-old twins biting each other and their parents, a toddler biting their younger sibling's fingers, a toddler knocking over and hitting other kids at the playground, a toddler who hits at bedtime and thinks it's funny, a 2-year-old who gets riled up when around cousins, a toddler who hits others at daycare, and a toddler being aggressive next to their baby sibling.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

#101 In this episode, Lisa shares her thoughts on feeling embarrassed by your kids’ behaviour at school. She discusses whether she sees kids’ behaviour being worse at school compared to home, the structure of school for kids, parents putting too much pressure on their kids, not wanting to disappoint your kids, and parents getting defensive about their kids’ behaviour. Lastly, Lisa addresses five listener questions covering various school-related challenges, including a 5-year-old acting out at kindergarten, getting a daughter to do good quality homework, a 5-year-old not listening in class, a toddler biting at school, and a toddler acting like they are the boss of their class.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

#100 In this episode, Lisa is covering her perspective on what calm leadership parenting is. To kick off the podcast she shares the pool story, which is an example of what calm leadership means to her. From there she talks about the importance of building up your kids’ self-esteem, correcting bad behaviour in toddlers compared to kids, the importance of connecting with your kids, and why you need to give respect to get it. Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions, covering how to parent a strong-willed 7-year-old after being a "pleasing parent," getting an 11-year-old to find her motivation, what to do when a 5-year-old says they hate you when they are angry, managing attitude from a 3-year-old, how much playtime is needed as a parent of a 5-year-old, and how to tell if you're a leader as a toddler parent.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

#099 In this episode Lisa discusses consequences. She starts by outlining the BratBusters Behaviour Board including what can and can’t be included on this in her opinion. From there, she outlines five different scenarios which include kids refusing to brush their teeth, toddler tantrums when getting into a car seat, a 4-year-old throwing toys at their friend, a 5-year-old interrupting adults repeatedly, and a 7-year-old lying about doing their chores. In addition, she shares her thoughts on natural consequences, raising kids who aren’t entitled, and parenting without punishments or consequences. Lastly, Lisa addresses seven listener questions, covering an 8-year-old who is not patient, what consequences to use when bad behavior is repeated throughout the day, how many times to repeat rules for kids, a 3-year-old acting out when their dad is traveling, a strong-willed 6-year-old getting ready for school, a 3-year-old recently saying "no" and having tantrums, and siblings 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

#098 In this episode Lisa shares her thoughts on raising confident kids. Throughout the discussion, she talks about the difference between self-esteem and confidence, how she would approach it if you have a shy kid, the idea of kids learning confidence by example, how she suggests shy parents approach raising confident kids, and teaching your kids a growth mindset. Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions, covering a 3-year-old who is shy around new people and places, a toddler who is clingy with their mom, a 3-year-old who whines and clings to their mom when others are around, a 3-year-old who is very shy and doesn't share, raising self-driven independent thinkers, and codependency in 6-year-old twins.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

#097 In this episode Lisa discusses the topic of tantrums. The conversation includes if all kids have tantrums, do tantrums occur because kids feel safe to express themselves, does Lisa consider a tantrum to be bad behaviour, is the approach different for older kids, the difference between tantrums over wants compared to needs, Lisa’s approach to tantrums, parents’ behaviour changing due to tantrums, and navigating your own emotions during a tantrum. Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions, covering a toddler's tantrums when you aren't playing with them, a toddler throwing a tantrum when not allowed to run away in public, a toddler who prefers dad over mom, a toddler having a tantrum when their instructions aren't followed, a 4-year-old who dislikes leaving places due to a fear of missing out, and a 4-year-old whose meltdowns include kicking and hitting.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

#096 In this episode Lisa discusses showing vulnerability as a parent, the importance of showing your kids you’re not perfect, crying in front of your kids, and setting realistic expectations of life. Lastly, Lisa addresses five listener questions, covering how calm leadership looked in her home, an 8-year-old who struggles to sit still at school, an 11-year-old seeing their mom and stepdad separate and then get back together, a 13-year-old who is not motivated, and a child who is almost 12 who wants a phone because their friends have them.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