BratBusters Parenting Podcast

Lisa Bunnage
  • 4.8 (311)
  • Parenting
  • Semiweekly

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. 6h ago

    The Defiance Trap You May Be Falling For

    #225 In this episode, Lisa shares her thoughts on defiance from children. She covers the effects of showing anger or frustration, managing inconsistent boundaries, why lecturing and over-explaining can backfire, a personal story with Amy from filming the BratBusters Bootcamp Course, the pitfalls of micromanaging and using empty threats, the impact of pleaser parenting and old-fashioned authority, moving away from arguing with your child, and her take on addressing attitude. Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions, exploring what to consider when a 5-year-old screams when corrected, thoughts on navigating sass from a 4-year-old, approaches for supporting a highly sensitive and reactive 4-year-old, and perspectives when a 5-year-old knows how to work a situation, before discussing how to respond when a toddler tells a parent no and what to keep in mind regarding a 2-year-old whining and lying. Thank you for joining us!  Courses: Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months) BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12) Learn More: BratBusters Behaviour Board (Plus Toddler Basics) No-Cost Mini Course Private Coaching Podcast Questions: Have a question you'd like to submit for a chance to be featured in an upcoming podcast episode?  Click Here to Submit 🎙️ 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

  2. 2d ago

    How to Stop Bedtime Battles Without Yelling

    #224 In this episode, Lisa shares her thoughts on bedtime battles. She covers why parents often lose their cool at night and what bedtime battles look like, navigating feelings of guilt when holding firm boundaries, managing requests for one more hug or book, her two-part approach to establishing an evening routine and keeping children in bed, and setting practical limits around comfort items like stuffies, alongside reflections on why letting children control bedtime can prolong the struggle. Lastly, Lisa addresses seven listener questions, exploring building independence at bedtime with a 21-month-old, what to consider when a 20-month-old wakes up screaming, navigating patience with toddlers, and handling a 4-year-old and 6-year-old staying up after bedtime, before discussing toddler meltdowns around evening routines, what to do when a 2-year-old screams in the middle of the night, and responding to a 5-year-old who talks through bedtime stories. Thank you for joining us!  Courses: Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months) BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12) Learn More: BratBusters Behaviour Board (Plus Toddler Basics) No-Cost Mini Course Private Coaching Podcast Questions: Have a question you'd like to submit for a chance to be featured in an upcoming podcast episode?  Click Here to Submit 🎙️ 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

  3. Nov 5

    What to Do When Your Child Refuses to Listen

    #223 In this episode, Lisa shares her thoughts on children not listening. She covers why this connects back to parenting approach, using the BratBusters Behaviour Board, the habit of repeating yourself, practical consequence ideas, how communication breakdowns can lead to yelling, what happens when toddlers act out even after being reasoned with, the overall impact of parenting styles on cooperation, and the importance of listening to your children. Lastly, Lisa addresses seven listener questions, exploring what to consider when a toddler is ignoring their father, navigating a 28-month-old who seems to have no fear, approaches for parenting a strong-willed and busy toddler, and thoughts on playing referee between a 2-year-old and a 4-year-old, before discussing perspectives on raising a strong-willed 3-year-old, how to approach a toddler not listening to other adults, and navigating an almost 3-year-old copying behaviour from older siblings. Starching Pants Episode: Episode 203: Stop Bringing These Common Emotions Into Discipline Thank you for joining us!  Courses: Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months) BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12) Learn More: BratBusters Behaviour Board (Plus Toddler Basics) No-Cost Mini Course Private Coaching Podcast Questions: Have a question you'd like to submit for a chance to be featured in an upcoming podcast episode?  Click Here to Submit 🎙️ 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

  4. Nov 3

    Is Your Child Manipulating You ... or Testing You?

    #222 In this episode, Lisa shares her thoughts on children manipulating. She covers her take on this word, a scenario involving a 7-year-old saying they hate you when told no, children who know how to work the system, a scenario of a parent coming home late after work, a scenario involving a 6-year-old going behind parents' backs, a scenario where a 5-year-old acts like they cannot get their shoes on, and how responses depend on the situation. Lastly, Lisa addresses five listener questions, exploring what to consider when a teenager claims they didn't know what they did was wrong, perspectives on a 3-year-old ignoring the positive action consequence, and approaches for navigating bedtime battles with a 4-year-old, before discussing thoughts on a 10-year-old who doesn't want to go to school and managing a toddler pinching others. Thank you for joining us!  Courses: Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months) BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12) Learn More: BratBusters Behaviour Board (Plus Toddler Basics) No-Cost Mini Course Private Coaching Podcast Questions: Have a question you'd like to submit for a chance to be featured in an upcoming podcast episode?  Click Here to Submit 🎙️ 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

  5. Oct 29

    Why Your Child's Anger Isn't Yours to Fix

    #221 In this episode, Lisa shares her thoughts on parents trying to fix their child’s anger. She covers navigating parenting guilt, avoiding situations that make children angry, tantrums when children don’t get their way, connecting after a tantrum, allowing children to feel all emotions, fair boundaries, and letting children express how they feel from an early age.  Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions, discussing how to respond when an almost 3-year-old shouts and hits when angry, ways to navigate tantrums from a strong-willed 5-year-old, how to support a toddler who gets frustrated easily, and strategies for managing frequent toddler tantrums when they want attention, before exploring approaches when a 24-month-old pushes when they don’t get their way and finishing with advice on handling an 18-month-old constantly screaming. Thank you for joining us!  Courses: Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months) BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12) Learn More: BratBusters Behaviour Board (Plus Toddler Basics) No-Cost Mini Course Private Coaching Podcast Questions: Have a question you'd like to submit for a chance to be featured in an upcoming podcast episode?  Click Here to Submit 🎙️ 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

  6. Oct 27

    Stop Giving Warnings When Children Don't Listen (BratBusters Behaviour Board Audit)

    #220 In this episode, Lisa reviews a listener-submitted BratBusters Behaviour Board for a family of two teenagers, an 11-year-old, a 5-year-old, a 3-year-old, and parents. She also covers consequences for not listening, why calm leadership is equivalent to being a mentor, using warnings around discipline, and putting the autonomy back onto the child.  Thank you for joining us!  Courses: Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months) BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12) Learn More: BratBusters Behaviour Board (Plus Toddler Basics) No-Cost Mini Course Private Coaching Podcast Questions: Have a question you'd like to submit for a chance to be featured in an upcoming podcast episode?  Click Here to Submit 🎙️ 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

  7. Oct 22

    Does Compassion Fuel 30-Minute Tantrums

    #219 In this episode, Lisa shares her thoughts on compassion fuelling tantrums. She covers why she believes fuelling tantrums can be mean, growing up feeling like you weren’t listened to, what Lisa believes fuels tantrums, holding the boundary without giving in, and the importance of connection after a tantrum. Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions, discussing how to approach 30-60 minute tantrums from a toddler, ways to navigate angry reactions from a 6-year-old, how to handle 29-month-old tantrums when tired, and how to respond when a toddler shouts please at their parent, before exploring support for a 21-month-old who is clingy with intense upset emotions and finishing with thoughts on using distraction for toddler tantrums. Thank you for joining us!  Courses: Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months) BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12) Learn More: BratBusters Behaviour Board (Plus Toddler Basics) No-Cost Mini Course Private Coaching Podcast Questions: Have a question you'd like to submit for a chance to be featured in an upcoming podcast episode?  Click Here to Submit 🎙️ 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

  8. Oct 20

    Why Your Child Saves Their Worst Behaviour For Home

    #218 In this episode, Lisa shares her thoughts on children saving their worst behaviour for home. She covers why she believes children do this, tantrums at home, and realistic expectations for children.  Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions, discussing how to navigate a 5-year-old acting out at home but not at school, ways to manage morning transition struggles with a 5-year-old, how to respond when a toddler is cranky since starting Montessori, and strategies for supporting a 5-year-old not listening at school, before exploring approaches for building listening skills for a 2-year-old and 4-year-old and finishing with her general approach to handling a toddler who throws a fit in the morning before school. Thank you for joining us!  Courses: Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months) BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12) Learn More: BratBusters Behaviour Board (Plus Toddler Basics) No-Cost Mini Course Private Coaching Podcast Questions: Have a question you'd like to submit for a chance to be featured in an upcoming podcast episode?  Click Here to Submit 🎙️ 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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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
    225
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 BratBusters Parenting Podcast
  • Show Website
    BratBusters Parenting Podcast

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