BratBusters Parenting Podcast

Lisa Bunnage
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Welcome to the BratBusters Parenting Podcast! Lisa Bunnage, Parenting Coach and Founder of BratBusters Parenting, is joined by her daughter who handles the marketing and planning at BratBusters Parenting, Amy Bunnage. The show dives into a variety of parenting topics and Lisa answers your parenting questions. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. Have a parenting question you'd like to submit for a chance to be featured? Visit https://bratbusters.com/podcast-questions/ 

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Are You Raising a Kind Child … or a People Pleaser?

    #154 In this episode, Lisa discusses her approach to raising kind children. Throughout the conversation she covers her tips for raising teenagers and the difference between people pleasers and kind individuals from her perspective.  Lastly, in this episode, Lisa addresses ten listener questions, exploring how to teach a toddler empathy, effective consequence ideas for a 30-month-old, how to handle a toddler repeatedly asking questions that have already been answered, and managing bad behavior at school from a 5-year-old. She then discusses what to do when a 3-year-old won’t say thank you, how to lead a strong-willed 8-year-old who will not do as asked, responding to an 8-year-old who gets uncomfortable during a parent’s consequences, navigating power struggles with a 13-year-old, addressing toddler swearing, and managing name-calling from a 5-year-old. 5-Week Q&A Series for April 2026 📣  Exclusive to BratBusters Bootcamp members 🔓 Featuring selected member questions 📝 To learn more visit https://bratbusters.podia.com/   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

    28 min

  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    Stop Toddler Power Struggles (Without Timeouts)

    #153 In this episode, Lisa discusses her approach to toddler power struggles. She covers discipline methods she doesn’t recommend, expectations when it comes to toddler parenting, tantrums, and the importance of playing with your children in their world.  Lastly, in this episode, Lisa addresses eight listener questions, discussing whether you should be holding a 16-month-old during a tantrum, how to handle a toddler hitting a younger sibling while they are being fed, what to do when a 20-month-old is throwing food, how to manage aggressive toddler behavior, the best way to respond to a toddler throwing things and climbing, how to handle a toddler interrupting conversations, what it means when an almost 3-year-old smirks when they act out, and how to address a 19-month-old throwing things over a baby gate. 5-Week Q&A Series for April 2026 📣  Exclusive to BratBusters Bootcamp members 🔓 Featuring selected member questions 📝 To learn more visit https://bratbusters.podia.com/   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

    31 min

  3. 19 MAR

    How to Validate Feelings (The Mistake Parents Make)

    #152 In this episode, Lisa discusses her approach to validating children’s feelings. She covers raising confident children and her take on validating feelings from children. Lastly, in this episode, Lisa addresses seven listener questions, discussing how to respond when a 3-year-old gets mad when disciplined, the best way to manage separation anxiety from a 16-month-old, how to handle a toddler hitting at daycare, what to do when a 3-year-old says they are sad, how to navigate a situation where a toddler gets upset at dance class, how to respond to a 4-year-old refusing a cultural greeting, and the specific steps on how to change your parenting style if you feel you have spoiled your children. 5-Week Q&A Series for April 2026 📣  Exclusive to BratBusters Bootcamp members 🔓 Featuring selected member questions 📝 To learn more visit https://bratbusters.podia.com/   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

    35 min

  4. 17 MAR

    When Giving Your Child Control Backfires (Try This)

    #151 In this episode, Lisa discusses how much control she thinks children should have. She covers toddlers, children, and teenagers, along with her thoughts on removing sporting games as discipline, giving toddlers too many choices, and whether or not she thinks children can manipulate.  Lastly, in this episode, Lisa addresses seven listener questions, discussing how many choices you should give a toddler, the best way to start the BratBusters Behaviour Board with a 3-year-old, how to handle 16-month-old tantrums while waiting for food, the proper response when a 3-year-old calls out for cuddles in the middle of the night, how to manage 17-month-old tantrums when mom can’t pick her up, what to do when a 16-month-old gets upset because he can’t get his parents to follow him, and how to navigate a situation where a 4-year-old doesn’t want to go to school. 5-Week Q&A Series for April 2026 📣  Exclusive to BratBusters Bootcamp members 🔓 Featuring selected member questions 📝 To learn more visit https://bratbusters.podia.com/   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

    39 min

  5. 12 MAR

    End Defiance: Tactics for Strong-Willed 3-Year-Olds

    #150 In this episode, Lisa discusses tactics for strong-willed 3-year-olds. She covers why she believes their behaviour may change at this age, reframing how you view defiance, setting yourself up as a calm leader during the toddler years, whether or not parenting impacts defiance, and why the BratBusters Bootcamp (3-12) starts at three.  Lastly, in this episode, Lisa addresses four listener questions, discussing how to stop the cycle of arguing with your 3-year-old, the best way to approach parenting a strong-willed 3-year-old, how to go about teaching manners to a 3-year-old, and how to manage tantrums at bedtime from a 3-year-old. 5-Week Q&A Series for April 2026 📣  Exclusive to BratBusters Bootcamp members 🔓 Featuring selected member questions 📝 To learn more visit https://bratbusters.podia.com/   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

    26 min

  6. 10 MAR

    Stop Reacting When Your Child Yells (& Do This Instead)

    #149 In this episode, Lisa discusses children yelling at you. She covers why your reaction matters as a parent when emotions are heightened, whether or not children egg on their parents to make them angry, how she approaches bad behaviour in public, and example scenario of when a child may yell at their parent, what she believes children should be in control of, and whether or not yelling can go on the BratBusters Behaviour Board.  Lastly, In this episode, Lisa addresses four listener questions, discussing how to respond when a 4-year-old yells when a request is made, how to handle a toddler who is whining all day long, where a parent should start with Calm Leadership parenting, and the best way to manage a toddler tantrum that occurs when the TV is turned off. 5-Week Q&A Series for April 2026 📣  Exclusive to BratBusters Bootcamp members 🔓 Featuring selected member questions 📝 To learn more visit https://bratbusters.podia.com/   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

    24 min

  7. 5 MAR

    How to Stop Being a Pleaser Parent

    #148 In this episode, Lisa discusses pleaser parenting. She covers why she thinks parents gravitate towards this style of parenting, having fair and reasonable boundaries as a parent, and her overall take on this method.  Lastly, Lisa addresses five listener questions, discussing how to approach little cuts and scrapes with a 3-year-old, the best way to handle 4-year-old outbursts when things don’t go their way, what resources are available to help parents develop Calm Leadership, how to effectively give choices to a 3-year-old, and how to respond when a 20-month-old tantrums because their parent won’t read a book. 5-Week Q&A Series for April 2026 📣  Exclusive to BratBusters Bootcamp members 🔓 Featuring selected member questions 📝 To learn more visit https://bratbusters.podia.com/   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

    25 min

  8. 3 MAR

    The Mistake Parents Make When Siblings Fight

    #147 In this episode, Lisa discusses raising siblings. She covers age gaps between kids, how your love grows when you have another kid, introducing a newborn to their sibling, the mistake parents make when siblings are fighting, and the impact of favouring one kid over another.  Lastly, Lisa addresses four listener questions, providing strategies for what to do when a 2-year-old and 3-year-old are screaming at the same time, how to handle a 4-year-old who doesn’t want to play with their sibling, the best way to respond when a toddler is being aggressive toward a new sibling, and how to manage a 3-year-old who is growling at their younger sibling. 5-Week Q&A Series for April 2026 📣  Exclusive to BratBusters Bootcamp members 🔓 Featuring selected member questions 📝 To learn more visit https://bratbusters.podia.com/   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

    31 min
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Welcome to the BratBusters Parenting Podcast! Lisa Bunnage, Parenting Coach and Founder of BratBusters Parenting, is joined by her daughter who handles the marketing and planning at BratBusters Parenting, Amy Bunnage. The show dives into a variety of parenting topics and Lisa answers your parenting questions. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. Have a parenting question you'd like to submit for a chance to be featured? Visit https://bratbusters.com/podcast-questions/ 

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  • Creator
    Lisa Bunnage
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    154
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 BratBusters Parenting Podcast
  • Show Website
    BratBusters Parenting Podcast

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