Episodios

  • Transitioning From One Kid to Two
    Aug 14 2025

    #085 In this episode Lisa is discussing the transition from one kid to two. Throughout the discussion she also covers what a typical day looked like for her, her thoughts on how much to play with your kids, how to prepare for a new addition to the family, getting siblings to connect, how overwhelming it can be to start calm leadership, and if she has found a difference in difficulty going from one to two kids or two to three from her experience.

    Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions, covering a 3-year-old having explosive tantrums since a newborn arrived, how to handle consequences for one child that impact another, a 2-year-old laughing when testing boundaries, a toddler crying when the baby cries, a 3-year-old grabbing toys from a younger sibling, and an almost 4-year-old acting out and yelling.

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    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

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    28 m
  • How to Be Consistent as a Parent & Why It’s So Important
    Aug 12 2025

    #084 In this episode Lisa discusses how she would approach being consistent as a parent and why it’s so important. Throughout the discussion she also touches on the importance of not burning yourself out as a parent and how consistency builds trust with your kids.

    Lastly, Lisa addresses seven listener questions, covering how a parent can change their mind after telling their kids something, what to do if kids break BratBusters Behaviour Board rules away from home, managing a toddler who throws everything, handling 18-month-old diaper change struggles, dealing with 4-year-old bedtime battles, a 4-year-old's reluctance to stop playing tag, and tips for transitioning a child from the toddler to the early childhood stage.

    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.

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    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

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    22 m
  • Getting Your Kids to Listen By Focusing on Connection
    Aug 7 2025

    #083 In this episode Lisa is discussing her thoughts on getting kids to listen by focusing on connection. She touches on the classroom analogy which covers how kids react differently to a pleaser, and authority, and a leader, whether she recommends using the BratBusters Behaviour Board for listening, and what age she believes kids can start to learn to listen.

    Lastly, Lisa addresses five listener questions covering various parenting challenges, including a child refusing consequences for running late to soccer practice, a toddler who constantly says no, whether a father spending more time with a baby impacts future leadership, raising an almost 3-year-old while living with parents, and kids drawing out bedtime.

    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.

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    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

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    28 m
  • When Your Kids Are Arguing With You
    Aug 5 2025

    #082 In this episode Lisa discusses how she would approach situations where your kids are arguing with you. Prior to the listener questions, she also outlines her calm leadership approach and shares the top three qualities she sees in calm leaders.

    Lastly, Lisa addresses five listener questions covering a range of challenges, including a 12-year-old who is constantly arguing, a 6-year-old not listening to parents or teachers, navigating playdates when another family uses a pleaser style of parenting, an almost 4-year-old acting out and whining since a newborn arrived, and defiance from 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:

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    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

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    29 m
  • Parenting Strategies for High-Tension Moments & Emotional Outbursts
    Jul 31 2025

    #081 In this episode Lisa discusses parenting strategies for high-tension moments and emotional outbursts. She covers three common scenarios that parents often have questions about; public tantrums, kids trying to get five more minutes added to television time, and siblings fighting. Towards the end of the episode she also touches on how she approached grocery shopping with a toddler.

    Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions, covering how to support a child during high-tension moments, a 3-year-old crying when she doesn't get her way, toddler tantrums resurfacing, a toddler bursting into tears when misbehaving, a 3-year-old not wanting to leave a fun situation, and a toddler constantly pushing boundaries.

    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

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    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

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    37 m
  • Are Your Kids Stressing You Out?
    Jul 29 2025

    #080 In this episode Lisa discusses the different layers of stress that arise with parenting.

    She also addresses eight listener questions, covering how to get a toddler to understand the difference between playtime and cooperation, strategies for getting kids to complete their routines, dealing with a baby who is biting, managing a toddler who constantly screams your name during car rides, handling a 3-year-old's constant whining, navigating persistent sibling fighting, what to do when a toddler only wants one parent, and how to respond when a toddler always does the opposite of what you ask.

    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

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    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

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    22 m
  • Feeling Overwhelmed & Getting a Parenting Plan in Place
    Jul 24 2025

    #079 In this episode Lisa discusses how she would suggest getting a parenting place in place. This includes focusing on your parenting skills rather than trying to fix your kids’ behaviour, advice for working parents, and how to focus on the good kid.

    Lastly, Lisa addresses eight listener questions covering a range of challenging behaviors, including a 5-year-old kicking, yelling, and outright refusing, a 3-year-old's out-of-control tantrums, consequences around mealtimes, strategies for parents to stay calm and connected, a toddler hitting and throwing toys at daycare, a 6-year-old son lying and not listening, a 5-year-old who is yelling, and a 3-year-old who just wants to play.

    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

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    36 m
  • The Micromanaging Parent Trap
    Jul 22 2025

    #078 In this episode Lisa shares why she doesn’t recommend micromanaging your kids as a parent and how to tactically stop.

    Also, six listener questions are covered including how to establish rules for a 3-year-old without micromanaging, strategies to stop micromanaging a 4-year-old, handling explosive tantrums from an 8-year-old, getting a 6-year-old to complete chores fully, dealing with a 4-year-old who takes ages to eat, and encouraging a toddler to follow directions.

    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

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    34 m