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223 episodes
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Date created
2024/09/23
Latest episode
2026/11/05
Average duration
27 min.
Release period
4 days
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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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What to Do When Your Child Refuses to Listen
2026/11/05
#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
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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?
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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
Is Your Child Manipulating You ... or Testing You?
2026/11/03
#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?
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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
Why Your Child's Anger Isn't Yours to Fix
2026/10/29
#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
Stop Giving Warnings When Children Don't Listen (BratBusters Behaviour Board Audit)
2026/10/27
#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
Does Compassion Fuel 30-Minute Tantrums
2026/10/22
#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
Why Your Child Saves Their Worst Behaviour For Home
2026/10/20
#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
The Real Reason Children Use Verbal Pushback
2026/10/15
#217 In this episode, Lisa shares her thoughts on verbal pushback from children. She covers responding when a child says they hate you, the importance of neutrality, telling your children they love them, and whether or not she recommends using the BratBusters Behaviour Board for verbal pushback.
Lastly, Lisa addresses four listener questions, discussing how to respond when a 3-year-old tells you they hate you, ways to navigate when an almost 4-year-old says parents don't love them, how to handle a toddler saying words like stupid, and strategies for addressing a 6-year-old and 7-year-old speaking disrespectfully.
Connection Episodes:
Episode 164: How to Connect With Your Child (Try This)
Episode 115: Why Connection & Fun With Your Kids is So Important
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
Why Your Toddler Hates the New Baby
2026/10/13
#216 In this episode, Lisa shares her thoughts on toddlers not getting along with the new baby. She covers how it may feel for the toddler when you bring a new sibling home, preparing toddlers for this transition, and making the older sibling the hero rather than the leader.
Lastly, Lisa addresses five listener questions, discussing how to approach almost 3-year-old negative behaviour since a new baby arrived, ways to handle when a toddler doesn’t want to share toys with the baby, strategies for getting a toddler to complete daily tasks as a calm leader, how to respond to a 3-year-old jealous of their new sibling, and finishing with advice on managing repeated calling for their mama from a 3-year-old.
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
Stop Letting Your Child Control You
2026/10/08
#215 In this episode, Lisa shares her thoughts on letting your child be in control. She covers why she thinks children don’t always want to be in control and how this can change throughout the years.
Lastly, Lisa addresses seven listener questions, discussing how to approach a 9-year-old who won’t listen to advice, ways to handle bedtime battles with a 3-year-old, strategies for parenting a strong-willed 3-year-old and a toddler, and how to respond when a 3-year-old yells and tells others to go away. She then explores managing cheeky behaviour from a 5-year-old, addressing a 3-year-old putting their feet on the table during dinner, and finishing with handling impatience from a 3-year-old when a meal isn’t ready.
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
Why Reasoning With Toddlers Can Actually Backfire
2026/10/06
#214 In this episode, Lisa shares her thoughts on parenting toddlers. She covers what age she considers to be a toddler, toddler impulse control, discipline for toddlers, shifting focus towards connection, her take on the word brat, and the fact that parents are learning as they go.
Lastly, Lisa addresses eleven listener questions, discussing how to approach discipline for a bilingual 20-month-old, how to handle a strong-willed 30-month-old showing physical aggression and saying no, responding to a 22-month-old pushing others, and what to do about a 15-month-old throwing pillows at bedtime. She then covers strategies for getting a 35-month-old to follow a bedtime routine, applying calm leadership for a toddler who is hard of hearing, managing 19-month-old tantrums, and dealing with a toddler repeating questions and interrupting. Finally, she explores the parents' reaction during a toddler tantrum, how to respond when a toddler hits others when they are wronged at the park, and how to approach a toddler hitting a dog.
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
How to Hold Boundaries Without the Parenting Guilt
2026/10/01
#213 In this episode, Lisa shares her thoughts on holding boundaries as a parent. She covers parenting guilt around bedtime battles, feeling like the bad guy, the impact parenting guilt can have, holding fair boundaries as a calm leader, and moving past the parenting guilt.
Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions, discussing whether you can tell if your parenting method is working long-term, examples of a calm leader, explaining how to handle accepting a toddler apology, and sharing ways to respond to a 2-year-old whining. She then explores strategies for getting siblings to get along and finishes with her take on when a 2-year-old wants a hug during a tantrum.
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
Why Constant Discipline Can Actually Ruin Connection
2026/09/29
#212 In this episode, Lisa shares her thoughts on how constant discipline can negatively affect connection. She covers why parents often focus too much on discipline, the importance of connection, how to balance connection and discipline, and how her parents approached this.
Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions, discussing how to bring joy into the household as a toddler parent, what to do when a 4-year-old and toddler are fighting, how to respond when a 5-year-old claims they are mean after a consequence, whether to still follow through on a consequence if a child confesses, how to balance two children under three and strategies for connecting with 5-year-old twins.
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
The Back Talk Mistake (BratBusters Behaviour Board Audit)
2026/09/24
#211 In this episode, Lisa reviews a listener-submitted BratBusters Behaviour Board for a teenager, pre-teen, 9-year-old, and parents. She also covers adapting the BratBusters Behaviour Board for teenagers, using the BratBusters Behaviour Board as a step-parent, and the importance of being accountable as a calm leader.
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
Why Good Parents Keep Losing Power Struggles
2026/09/22
#210 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on parenting power struggles. She covers what these parenting power struggles can look like and why she believes these parenting power struggles aren’t a part of calm leadership.
Lastly, Lisa addresses five listener questions, discussing an 8-year-old refusing to wear a seatbelt, how to handle a 4-year-old plugging in the television during a media blackout, strategies for addressing a 6-year-old stealing, how to respond when a 5-year-old refuses to play sports, and finishes with advice for managing a 4-year-old and 5-year-old swearing and showing aggressive behaviour.
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
Consequences Don't Work For My Child
2026/09/17
#209 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on consequences not working. She covers her general approach when a child doesn’t care about consequences, inconsistency in consequences, parents over-explaining themselves, children refusing to complete the consequence, and how connection impacts discipline.
Lastly, Lisa addresses five listener questions, discussing her general approach to a 5-year-old meltdowns over little things, strategies for handling challenging behaviour from a 4-year-old, what to do when a 6-year-old gets angry when they break a rule, how to respond to an almost 4-year-old not completing a consequence fully, and advice for dealing with a 4-year-old justice holder.
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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Ashbolt8 2026/10/27
SO helpful
I have 4 kids 5, 7, 9 & 11 and struggled with finding the best discipline strategies that actually work! I have consistently listened to Lisa for almo...
Mariia S 2026/10/23
Love it
Update: My baby is soon to be toddler, and I really appreciate to be prepared for situations I’ve heard in episodes and start noticing in baby behavio...
Angrybirdddd 2026/09/06
I stumbled across Lisa on tik tok
I was scrolling one day when Lisa’s words hit me like a train. The first message was the pool story, and it has stuck with me since.
I have been list...
101occidental 2026/08/25
Common sense for parents
Lisa and Amy provide a refreshing counter perspective and clear method to the anxiety parents bring to parenting their very precious children.
Kyra Kay 2026/08/18
Life changing perspective
Lisa has changed my personality & attitude towards my kids. They’ve become happier & so have I. I’ve been listening for 20 months + and actively worki...
SphTmn 2026/08/08
Great concrete advice
This is probably my favorite parenting podcast. And it’s so funny, because I adhere to the more “gentle parenting” philosophy and honestly Lisa instin...
Ashleybcann 2026/05/27
All the values I was looking for in parenting
As a brand new mom, I had certain values I wanted to abide by in my parenting, however I was unsure how to implement them, I was surprised to find Lis...
kesnep 2026/04/27
Love these ladies
Lisa’s parenting advices have worked wonderfully with our toddler. I’m not into podcasts but these ladies are so fun to listen to. I laugh every episo...
LoverofJesus&Hiking 2026/04/02
Great parenting advice
Lisa shares great practical insights for those wanting to connect with their kids, practice calm discipline and enjoy them as they grow. Highly recomm...
Cakes by Camryn 2026/03/11
Favorite Podcast
What an incredible resource! So grateful that Lisa shares her knowledge free of charge in a way that accessible!
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