BratBusters Parenting Podcast

#039 Lisa Bunnage discusses the foundation of self-esteem and the impact of leadership parenting on your kids’ behaviour.  She emphasizes that self-esteem stems from feeling valued rather than constant praise.  The discussion covers the importance of children facing failures and learning through trials, how toddlers' behaviours are shaped by consistent corrective actions, handling tantrums, t...

#038 Parenting coach Lisa Bunnage discusses the pitfalls of trying to be a perfect parent, emphasizing the importance of showing vulnerability, owning mistakes, and making amends as key elements of effective leadership in parenting.  The conversation includes a variety of listener questions on topics such as handling tantrums, building connection, and setting boundaries for children from different...

#037 Lisa Bunnage discusses how to identify if you are a parenting leader and the qualities that make an effective parenting leader, such as being fun, calm, and how to approach discipline.  The episode includes practical advice on handling various parenting challenges, like children demanding specific parents for certain tasks, dealing with children's separation anxiety, setting boundaries,...

#036 In this episode of the BratBusters Parenting Podcast, Lisa Bunnage explores how to deal with defiance in children.  Lisa shares the importance of a balance between consequences and a strong, playful relationship with children.  The episode personal anecdotes and suggests that effective parenting involves connecting with children, being consistent with consequences, and modeling accountability...

#035 In this episode of the BratBusters Parenting Podcast, Lisa Bunnage, a parenting coach, discusses the significance of playing with children to build better connections.  Lisa emphasizes the concept of fun as the love language of kids and shares various strategies for parents to engage with their children, even if they don't naturally enjoy playful activities.  The episode includes persona...

#034 In this episode of the BratBusters Parenting Podcast, Lisa Bunnage, a parenting coach, discusses various parenting strategies for new parents. Lisa emphasizes the importance of leading by example rather than nagging, highlighting the difference between being a leader and being bossy. She advises parents to be fun and engaging during play.  Lisa recounts her experiences with her children and s...

#033 In this episode of the BratBusters Parenting Podcast, Lisa Bunnage, a parenting coach, explores various parenting questions regarding kids screaming at you.  Lisa emphasizes the importance of parents taking full responsibility for their children's behaviour and highlights leadership as a crucial skill in parenting.  The discussion covers dealing with toddler tantrums, sibling fights, bed...

#032 In this episode of the BratBusters Parenting Podcast, Lisa Bunnage, a parenting coach, explores why kids have attitude and if you can address it as a parent.  The main premise is that attitude issues gradually dissolve when parents establish themselves as reliable leaders and consistently show empathy, compassion, and accountability.  The episode emphasizes the high importance of fun, connect...

#031 In this episode of the Bratbusters Parenting Podcast, parenting coach Lisa Bunnage discusses the importance of consistent corrective actions for toddlers aged 16 to 35 months. She emphasizes that consistent corrective actions should be action-based rather than verbal discussions, and explains how that looks.  Lisa answers questions from listeners about managing toddler behaviours such as biti...

#030 In this episode of the Bratbusters Parenting Podcast, parenting coach Lisa Bunnage shares her thoughts around the idea of it being too late to change parenting styles.  She discusses various parenting challenges and solutions like dealing with temper tantrums, bullying, and disrespect among children of different age groups.  Lisa emphasizes the importance of leading by example, being accounta...

#029 In this episode of the Bratbusters Parenting Podcast, parenting coach Lisa Bunnage discusses the concept of leadership parenting, emphasizing bonding and connection over discipline.  Lisa elaborates on fostering high self-esteem in children by letting them make good choices and self-discipline rather than micromanaging their behavior.  The podcast includes anecdotes, analogies, and answers to...

#028 In this podcast episode, Lisa Bunnage, a parenting coach, discusses the core issue of children's disrespectful behavior, emphasizing that such behaviour indicates a lack of earned respect from parents.  Lisa stresses the importance of parents owning their mistakes and focusing on self-improvement rather than blaming their children.  The podcast outlines strategies for dealing with variou...

#027 In this podcast episode, Lisa Bunnage, a parenting coach, discusses parenting techniques focused on leadership and discipline. Lisa emphasizes the importance of actions over words, she outlines her take on the four stages of parenting in regards to how that impacts your approach, and shares practical advice on handling common issues like tantrums, hitting, lying, and bedtime struggles.  The e...

#026 In this podcast episode, Lisa discusses the importance of parental leadership in shaping a child's behaviour, particularly between the ages of 3 and 12.  She emphasizes the role of parents in guiding children to develop self-discipline and address behaviours through accountability.  The conversation covers handling specific issues like tantrums, disrespect, and differing parenting challe...

#025 In this podcast episode, Lisa discusses various aspects of toddler behavior and how parents can effectively manage them.  She covers topics such as the typical age range for toddlers, why toddlers seem to be in control, and the fear parents often have of their toddlers' behaviors.  Lisa explores the impulsive nature of toddlers and emphasises the importance of consistent corrective actio...

#024 This episode of the BratBusters Parenting Podcast focuses on effective strategies for handling tantrums and building leadership as a parent.  Lisa addresses common questions from parents dealing with tantrums in various situations, such as managing twin tantrums, dealing with high-stress moments, and handling tantrums in kids ranging in ages.  The key theme is leadership parenting, which invo...

#023 This episode of the BratBusters Parenting Podcast focuses on Lisa's strategies for handling tantrums and building leadership as a parent.  Lisa addresses common questions from parents dealing with tantrums in various situations, such as managing twin tantrums, dealing with high-stress moments, and handling tantrums in kids ranging in ages.  The key theme is leadership parenting, which in...

#022 This episode of the BratBusters Parenting Podcast delves into the importance of adopting a leader mindset in parenting.  Lisa emphasizes how changing a parent’s mindset and actions is crucial for improving children’s behaviour, exploring topics such as the negative impacts of yelling, the benefits of calm and consistent corrective actions, and the importance of positive reinforcement.  Lisa a...

#021 This episode of the BratBusters Parenting Podcast focuses on addressing and managing whining and other challenging behaviours in young children.  Lisa, with her experience as a parenting coach, mom, and grandmother, shares insights on how whining is a learned behaviour and offers practical advice on how to handle it.  The discussion includes answering questions from listeners about specific b...

#020 In this episode of the BratBusters Parenting Podcast, Lisa Bunnage discusses the importance of parents taking responsibility for raising well-behaved children and not blaming schools for behavioral issues.  She believes that parents should instill manners, social skills, and discipline rather than expecting schools to fill these roles.  Lisa covers the significance of consistent boundary-sett...

#019 In this episode of the BratBusters Parenting Podcast, Lisa Bunnage discusses the importance of actively listening to children and the personal growth that can come from it.  Lisa outlines her unique, experience-based approach to parenting across four stages according to her.  She emphasizes consistent, corrective actions over lengthy discussions for toddlers and effective leadership during th...

#018 In this episode of the Bratbusters Parenting Podcast, parenting coach Lisa Bunnage discusses how to effectively balance parenting responsibilities with limited time.  Lisa emphasizes that quality time doesn't have to be scheduled in large chunks but can be integrated into daily routines through multitasking activities like singing while cooking or playing games while driving.  She answer...

#017 In this episode of the Bratbusters Parenting Podcast, parenting coach Lisa Bunnage, joined by her daughter Amy, delves into the importance of leadership in parenting.  Lisa explains the concept of the 'leader role' and its impact on child behavior, emphasizing that only one parent needs to assume this role, while the other provides support.  The episode addresses listener questions...

#016 In this episode of the Bratbusters Parenting Podcast, Lisa Bunnage, parenting coach, discusses why she believes discipline is love and kindness. Lisa emphasizes the importance of teaching children self-discipline, shares personal stories, and demonstrates how proper discipline leads to high self-esteem and happiness.  She addresses common concerns about disciplining children, including dealin...

#015 In this episode of the Bratbusters Parenting Podcast, Lisa Bunnage, parenting coach, along with her daughter Amy, delve into common parenting challenges, particularly handling embarrassing moments and tantrums with toddlers and young children.  Lisa emphasises the importance of establishing leadership at home to mitigate public outbursts and shares practical strategies for correcting behavior...