Don't Discipline Attitude: Unpopular Parenting Opinions For Ages 3-12

#128 In this episode, Lisa discusses her opinions around parenting kids ages 3-12. She covers why she approaches parenting similar for this age group, not paying kids for chores, not addressing attitude from kids, playing with kids in their worlds and being friends with your kids. Lastly, Lisa addresses five listener questions, covering a 4-year-old who doesn't want to take a family photo, strategies for getting kids to play well with each other, a 3-year-old copying behavior from younger siblings, a 4-year-old who wants to do everything on their own, and advice for a child getting upset when they lose or aren't chosen during soccer.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

#127 In this episode, Lisa discusses discipline methods. She shares her thoughts on discipline for toddlers and kids, whether or not discipline is kindness, timeouts, reward charts, countdown method, the importance of connection, and discussing bad behaviour with kids. Lastly, Lisa addresses five listener questions, covering a 4-year-old who is not listening and does the opposite of what is asked, strategies for getting a spouse on the same parenting page, effective consequence ideas for a 4-year-old, how to handle a 6-year-old who refuses to do chores, and advice on managing behavior that isn't necessarily "bad".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

#126 In this episode, Lisa discusses fixing your parenting methods. Throughout the chat she covers the difference between pleaser and authority styles of parenting, why she believes it’s important to look at yourself regarding kids behaviour, and why parenting is sometimes a one way street. Lastly, Lisa addresses five listener questions, covering a 5-year-old getting upset when things don't go to plan, whether kids get mad at parents for yelling, how to correct a child's sense of entitlement, getting kids to listen to you again, and advice for co-parenting 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

#125 In this episode, Lisa discusses why she believes tantrums are not bad behaviour. She covers her approach to tantrums, public tantrums, whether or not she believes all kids have tantrums, when she thinks tantrums stop, whether or not parents can avoid tantrums, the fact that tantrums are overwhelming for parents, and the importance of connecting with kids after the tantrum.Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions focused on managing and preventing tantrums, specifically covering how to approach tantrums with a sensitive 5-year-old, dealing with 3-year-old tantrums before kindergarten or while getting ready for school, strategies for getting a toddler to follow directions without a fit, methods to prevent future tantrums with a 4-year-old, and handling a 3-year-old throwing a fit before a meal.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

#124 In this episode, Lisa discusses blaming kids for bad behaviour. She covers whether she believes parents should be blaming their kids for bad behaviour, going through the motions when playing with your kids, her thoughts on using threats, and more. Lastly, Lisa addresses eight listener questions, covering a 5-year-old acting out since starting kindergarten, dealing with four kids acting out as a single parent, a 9-year-old not listening, a 3-year-old saying no to everything, a 7-year-old exhibiting new behavior due to bad influences, the issue of young kids lying, strategies for addressing behavior at the dinner table, and a 6-year-old lashing out at a younger 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

#123 In this episode, Lisa discusses what she believes creates good behaviour from kids. She covers topics including why parents focus on discipline, parents blaming kids for their bad behaviour, why Lisa created the BratBusters Behaviour Board, the importance of connection, and why she believes in teaching your kids it’s okay to fail. Lastly, Lisa addresses seven listener questions, covering how much playtime is appropriate with kids, whether to discipline children at other people's houses, a 5-year-old who is well-behaved at school but defiant at home, a 3-year-old acting out at school, what to do when you can't impose a consequence in the moment, a 5-year-old hitting and saying not-nice things to their parent, and strategies for making kids feel good about themselves.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

#122 In this episode, Lisa discusses feeling out of control as a parent. She shares her thoughts on parents feeling overwhelmed by the amount of parenting methods out there, the habit of yelling, making amends after you have yelled as a parent, the guilt around yelling, feeling lost as a parent, her top five tips for parenting teenagers, and why parenting is unlike any other relationship.Lastly, Lisa addresses seven listener questions, covering how to build trust with your kids after getting frustrated with them, how long it takes to see changes after adjusting parenting methods for a 3-year-old, when to implement a second consequence when a 4-year-old is hitting others, becoming a calmer parent for a 7-year-old, a 7-year-old who gets angry easily, what to do when kids won't listen, and emotional regulation for an 11-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

#121 In this episode, Lisa discusses parenting toddlers. She covers her top five tips for parenting toddlers, feeling lost as a parent, why she thinks kids like heightened emotions, whether getting respect from your kids is easy, and what she believes parents should focus on. Lastly, Lisa addresses eleven listener questions, covering a 17-month-old who runs away laughing when corrected, a toddler who prefers their dad for bath and bedtime, a 28-month-old who pinches, scratches, or bites younger children, a 19-month-old's mealtime tantrums, toddler whining, the difference between a toddler controlling the fun versus being bossy, a toddler who constantly wants hugs, general toddler tantrums, an 18-month-old who hits parents, toddlers having tantrums at night, and how to approach a toddler who is suddenly being clingy.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

#120 Welcome to the final episode of the seven part Calm Leadership Parenting Series. In this episode, Lisa discusses what she believes the payoff of calm leadership parenting is including laying the foundation for calm leadership parenting, raising problem solvers, tips for parenting teenagers, not showing judgement when your teenager makes a mistake, and part-time jobs for teenagers.Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions, covering how to move forward after making parenting mistakes, strategies for getting kids to listen and not fight in the car, raising a child who is polite but not a pushover, managing meltdowns caused by a 5-year-old's perfectionism, what to do when kids won't fess up to making a mess, and how to effectively incorporate play and fun as a calm leader.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

#119 Welcome to part six of the seven part Calm Leadership Parenting Series. In this episode, Lisa discusses parenting kids ages 3-12 covering topics including the BratBusters Behaviour Board, consequences for parents, the importance of connecting with your kids, the fork in the road at thee, and wanting to tackle everything on day one of calm leadership. Lastly, Lisa addresses nine listener questions, covering how to stop using tablets for kids around dinner, a 5-year-old who whines and cries when told "no," what to do with behaviors that aren't on the BratBusters Behaviour Board, a 3-year-old who bosses around friends at daycare, strategies for morning routines with a 3-year-old, a 6-year-old who gets upset when he doesn't get his way, a 3-year-old who cries during preschool drop-off, appropriate consequences when out in public, and tips for staying consistent as a calm leader.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