BratBusters Parenting Podcast

How to Connect With Your Child (Try This)

#164 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on connection with children. She covers the transition from parenting toddlers to children, children choosing different interests from you, ways to connect with younger and older children, not wanting your children to grow up, and not using connection as leverage.  Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months) [https://bratbusters.podia.com/toddler-bootcamp] Learn more about the BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12) [https://bratbusters.podia.com/126b3bf6-b5aa-4088-a040-0bb54beb82c8] 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 [http://www.bratbusters.com/] today.  Let’s Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bratbustersparenting/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/bratbustersparenting/?hl=en]    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bratbustersparenting?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@bratbustersparenting?lang=en]     YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BratBustersParenting [https://www.youtube.com/@BratBustersParenting]    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BratBustersParenting [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 [http://bratbusters.com/disclaimer]

Stop Demanding Respect From Your Teenager

#163 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on parenting teenagers. She covers the difference between respect and fear as a parent, transitioning into the teenage years, her top five tips for parenting teenagers, allowing teens to make mistakes, expecting your children to make less mistakes than you did, the impact of banning things, and approaching attitude,.  Lastly, Lisa addresses four listener questions, discussing the best approach for a 13-year-old stealing, strategies for getting a 15-year-old to open up to you, how to go about navigating the BratBusters Behaviour Board with a teenager and a blended family, and how to effectively connect with a 13-year-old. Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months) [https://bratbusters.podia.com/toddler-bootcamp] Learn more about the BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12) [https://bratbusters.podia.com/126b3bf6-b5aa-4088-a040-0bb54beb82c8] 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 [http://www.bratbusters.com/] today.  Let’s Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bratbustersparenting/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/bratbustersparenting/?hl=en]    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bratbustersparenting?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@bratbustersparenting?lang=en]     YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BratBustersParenting [https://www.youtube.com/@BratBustersParenting]    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BratBustersParenting [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 [http://bratbusters.com/disclaimer]

The Real Reason Children Need to Hear No

#162 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on saying no to children. She covers parents avoiding this word, teaching children about the real world, why she believes children should have control over their lives, whether or not children should see their parents making mistakes, the fear of a tantrum, and being careful with what you say as a parent.  Lastly, Lisa addresses seven listener questions, discussing how to manage saying no to 3-year-old twins, the best way to handle toddler tantrums when told no, how to respond when an 18-month-old won’t listen when auntie is over, and what to do when a toddler doesn’t want dad to help. She then explores how to navigate a 2-year-old who hates the shower, how to handle a toddler who claims everything is his, and how to effectively manage a 19-month-old hitting others. Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months) [https://bratbusters.podia.com/toddler-bootcamp] Learn more about the BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12) [https://bratbusters.podia.com/126b3bf6-b5aa-4088-a040-0bb54beb82c8] 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 [http://www.bratbusters.com/] today.  Let’s Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bratbustersparenting/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/bratbustersparenting/?hl=en]    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bratbustersparenting?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@bratbustersparenting?lang=en]     YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BratBustersParenting [https://www.youtube.com/@BratBustersParenting]    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BratBustersParenting [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 [http://bratbusters.com/disclaimer]

How to Raise Children With Grit (Without Pushing)

#161 In this episode, Lisa discusses her approach to raising children with grit. She covers parents trying to make everything easy for their children, how she approached teaching delayed gratification, the importance of learning to fail, praising children, and setting fair boundaries even in toddlerhood.  Lastly, Lisa addresses seven listener questions, discussing what to do when a 16-month-old gets loud when they don’t get what they want, the best way to handle yelling and screaming from a 5-year-old, how to respond to a 19-month-old throwing things, and the specific balance of meeting needs and managing wants when a child is sick. She then explores the challenge of remaining a calm leader when co-parenting, what to do when a 6-year-old has to be told to clean up, and how to go about raising a child to not be clingy. Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months) [https://bratbusters.podia.com/toddler-bootcamp] Learn more about the BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12) [https://bratbusters.podia.com/126b3bf6-b5aa-4088-a040-0bb54beb82c8] 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 [http://www.bratbusters.com/] today.  Let’s Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bratbustersparenting/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/bratbustersparenting/?hl=en]    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bratbustersparenting?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@bratbustersparenting?lang=en]     YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BratBustersParenting [https://www.youtube.com/@BratBustersParenting]    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BratBustersParenting [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 [http://bratbusters.com/disclaimer]

How to Connect With Your Toddler (The Mistake Parents Make)

#160 In this episode, Lisa discusses how she approaches connecting with a toddler, which she considers to be 16-35 months. She covers the mistakes she believes parents make when connecting with their toddler, connection ideas, how to connect on a walk to the park, rainy day ideas, an idea Amy saw on social media, and the importance of finding community.  Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months) [https://bratbusters.podia.com/toddler-bootcamp] Learn more about the BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12) [https://bratbusters.podia.com/126b3bf6-b5aa-4088-a040-0bb54beb82c8] 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 [http://www.bratbusters.com/] today.  Let’s Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bratbustersparenting/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/bratbustersparenting/?hl=en]    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bratbustersparenting?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@bratbustersparenting?lang=en]     YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BratBustersParenting [https://www.youtube.com/@BratBustersParenting]    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BratBustersParenting [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 [http://bratbusters.com/disclaimer]