Enforcing Rules Without Yelling (Or Nagging)

The Secret to Raising Polite (But Confident) Children

#170 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on raising polite children. She covers what age she would start manners, balancing manners and confidence, building gratitude, and where to start with calm leadership parenting.  Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions, discussing her approach for teaching genuine manners, how to handle an 8-year-old who is possessive over toys, what to do when a 5-year-old says unkind things to mom, and how to respond to a 4-year-old saying yuck to meals. She then explores strategies for teaching a toddler to share toys at the park and how to manage a 4-year-old slamming their bedroom door. 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]

Discipline Errors Toddler Parents Make

#169 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on toddler discipline. She covers four things toddlers may do, three common discipline methods she doesn’t recommend for toddlers, consistent corrective actions, the importance of patience, and navigating the unknown of parenting.  Lastly, Lisa addresses four listener questions, strategies for managing a 17-month-old whining, approaching teeth brushing for a 20-month-old, the challenges of balancing a toddler and a baby and how to respond to a 22-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]

Master the Mom Look (Use With Caution)

#168 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on mastering the mom look. She covers how she would go about using this and how it fits within her approach to calm leadership parenting.  Lastly, Lisa addresses nine listener questions, discussing if you are showing disappointment and using warnings with the "Mom Look," how to handle siblings annoying one another, what to do when parents can’t agree on a parenting style, and responding to a 3-year-old hitting a sibling. She then explores why siblings go between being best friends and enemies, how to manage 4-year-old whining, what to do about a 5-year-old bossing around a younger cousin, strategies for an 8-year-old yelling at a sibling, and a 12-year-old being rude to a hostess’ daughter. 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]

Defiance in 3-Year-Olds (A Mistake Parents Make)

#167 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on defiance from 3-year-olds. She covers how parenting shifts from toddlers to children, the mistakes she believes parents make for this age, passing over more control as children grow, and whether or not some children are naturally more defiant than others.  Lastly, Lisa addresses eight listener questions, discussing what to do when a 3-year-old is destructive when playing outside, how to handle defiance and not listening from a 3-year-old, and how to approach the fork in the road. She then explores how to manage a 3-year-old screaming, the process of getting a 3-year-old to share toys, how important routines are for children, what to do when a 3-year-old is pushing boundaries, and how to navigate struggles with daycare drop off with a 3-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]

Enforcing Rules Without Yelling (Or Nagging)

#166 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on when children break rules. She covers methods she doesn’t recommend like yelling, repeating yourself as a parent, and using threats and warnings. She also provides her reasoning for having two consequences on the BratBusters Behaviour Board and how she may approach it if calm leadership parenting feels not attainable.  Lastly, Lisa addresses five listener questions, discussing the specific choices for parent’s consequences on the BratBusters Behaviour Board, consequences for children breaking rules constantly should be, how to handle a 5-year-old who will break lots of rules, an alternative to the 24-hour media blackout, and when to resort to a second consequence. 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]