Staying Calm When Kids Test Your Patience

#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. The Mother’s Day sale is here! https://bratbusters.podia.com/?coupon=MOM10Both BratBusters Bootcamps are 10% off for this limited-time sale 🥳➡️ To Redeem: Use the code MOM10 at checkout.📅 Sale Ends: 8:00 am PT on Tuesday, May 13, 2025Please note: This discount is exclusive to the bootcamps and does not apply to coaching services. 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

#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. The Mother’s Day sale is here! https://bratbusters.podia.com/?coupon=MOM10Both BratBusters Bootcamps are 10% off for this limited-time sale 🥳➡️ To Redeem: Use the code MOM10 at checkout.📅 Sale Ends: 8:00 am PT on Tuesday, May 13, 2025Please note: This discount is exclusive to the bootcamps and does not apply to coaching services. 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

#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. The Mother’s Day sale is here! https://bratbusters.podia.com/?coupon=MOM10Both BratBusters Bootcamps are 10% off for this limited-time sale 🥳➡️ To Redeem: Use the code MOM10 at checkout.📅 Sale Ends: 8:00 am PT on Tuesday, May 13, 2025Please note: This discount is exclusive to the bootcamps and does not apply to coaching services. 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

#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. The Mother’s Day sale is here! https://bratbusters.podia.com/?coupon=MOM10Both BratBusters Bootcamps are 10% off for this limited-time sale 🥳➡️ To Redeem: Use the code MOM10 at checkout.📅 Sale Ends: 8:00 am PT on Tuesday, May 13, 2025Please note: This discount is exclusive to the bootcamps and does not apply to coaching services. 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

#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. The Mother’s Day sale is here! https://bratbusters.podia.com/?coupon=MOM10Both BratBusters Bootcamps are 10% off for this limited-time sale 🥳➡️ To Redeem: Use the code MOM10 at checkout.📅 Sale Ends: 8:00 am PT on Tuesday, May 13, 2025Please note: This discount is exclusive to the bootcamps and does not apply to coaching services. 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

#052 Learn more at www.bratbusters.comLisa 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. The Mother’s Day sale is here! https://bratbusters.podia.com/?coupon=MOM10Both BratBusters Bootcamps are 10% off for this limited-time sale 🥳➡️ To Redeem: Use the code MOM10 at checkout.📅 Sale Ends: 8:00 am PT on Tuesday, May 13, 2025Please note: This discount is exclusive to the bootcamps and does not apply to coaching services. 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

#051 Lisa discusses how to build confidence in parenting by addressing bad behaviour and promoting respect all while emphasising the importance of making children feel good about themselves to improve behaviour and achieve positive outcomes. She tackles various common parenting challenges, including managing toddler tantrums, implementing behaviour boards, and handling sibling conflicts. Listener questions include feeling lost on parenting, how to handle kids not listening, twin behaviour, appropriate ways for kids to express anger, consequences that don’t involve technology, toddler yelling in your ear on a phone call, and what impact consequences should have on kids. The Mother’s Day sale is here! https://bratbusters.podia.com/?coupon=MOM10Both BratBusters Bootcamps are 10% off for this limited-time sale 🥳➡️ To Redeem: Use the code MOM10 at checkout.📅 Sale Ends: 8:00 am PT on Tuesday, May 13, 2025Please note: This discount is exclusive to the bootcamps and does not apply to coaching services. 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

#050 Today’s episode dives into the idea of meeting your kids’ needs and managing their wants. Lisa discusses how she approaches this including what falls under the needs and wants categories, what age to start this, and if discipline is mean. Additionally, Lisa answers parenting questions on how to balance this with two under two, what to do when toddlers say “mine” to everything, getting connected to your kids, tantrums during transitions, how to approach whinging, setting yourself up for parenting success from the start, what are traits of a parenting leader, and how to know if you’re expecting too much from your kids. The Mother’s Day sale is here! https://bratbusters.podia.com/?coupon=MOM10Both BratBusters Bootcamps are 10% off for this limited-time sale 🥳➡️ To Redeem: Use the code MOM10 at checkout.📅 Sale Ends: 8:00 am PT on Tuesday, May 13, 2025Please note: This discount is exclusive to the bootcamps and does not apply to coaching services. 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

#049 Lisa discusses the topic of staying calm when your kids test your patience, with an emphasis on the importance of connecting with your kids through playing with them in their world. Throughout the episode, the idea of consequences compared to rewards in regards to getting good behaviour is discussed. Lastly, Lisa answers parenting questions submitted by listeners on kids testing limits, toddlers hitting parents, toddler pushing boundaries, getting kids to hold your hand in busy areas, how to approach toddler tantrums, dealing with attitude, and siblings antagonizing each other. The Mother’s Day sale is here! https://bratbusters.podia.com/?coupon=MOM10Both BratBusters Bootcamps are 10% off for this limited-time sale 🥳➡️ To Redeem: Use the code MOM10 at checkout.📅 Sale Ends: 8:00 am PT on Tuesday, May 13, 2025Please note: This discount is exclusive to the bootcamps and does not apply to coaching services. 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

#048 Lisa discusses setting family boundaries when it comes to your parenting, and how to stand your ground when your family tries to interfere. She shares a message to grandparents giving unsolicited advice, focusing on the fact that unsolicited communication in general is not something she recommends. Additionally Lisa answers listener questions about grandparents using the BratBusters Behaviour Board, grandparents hindering progress in your parenting or having a different parenting style, 3-year-old picking up bad words, grandparents gifting too many toys, opposing parenting beliefs from your peers, and what to do when your brother’s kid is hurting your own kid. The Mother’s Day sale is here! https://bratbusters.podia.com/?coupon=MOM10Both BratBusters Bootcamps are 10% off for this limited-time sale 🥳➡️ To Redeem: Use the code MOM10 at checkout.📅 Sale Ends: 8:00 am PT on Tuesday, May 13, 2025Please note: This discount is exclusive to the bootcamps and does not apply to coaching services. 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