BratBusters Parenting Podcast

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  Stop Doing This After Your Child Has a Tantrum 15.09.2026 35min

  #208 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on post-tantrum approaches. She covers parents trying to discuss tantrums, getting children to reflect on why they had a tantrum, holding grudges about tantrums, asking children to apologize for their behaviour during a tantrum, the importance of connection with your child, and her general approach after a tantrum is over. Lastly, Lisa addresses seven listener questions, discussing how to manage 15-month-old tantrums, what to do when a toddl...
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  Can You Discipline Attitude (BratBusters Behaviour Board Audit) 10.09.2026 31min

  #207 In this episode, Lisa audits an example BratBusters Behaviour Board. Throughout the conversation she covers why you can put attitude on the board for the parents but not the children, what age she recommends starting the BratBusters Behaviour Board, her thoughts on timeout for toddlers, and the importance of connection. 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 ...
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  How to Say No Without the Pushback 08.09.2026 28min

  #206 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on saying no to children. She covers treating no like an open-ended offer, repeating yourself as a parent, using warnings or countdowns, matching their emotional energy, the importance of focusing on fun and connection, how fighting with your spouse can impact parenting, and whether or not children should learn to hear the word no. Lastly, Lisa addresses five listener questions, discussing using consistent corrective actions with a 20-m...
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  Why You Can't Parent Every Child the Same 03.09.2026 24min

  #205 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on why you can parent every child the same. She covers birth order impacts, trying to make things fair as a parent, and handling different temperaments from your children. Lastly, Lisa addresses four listener questions, discussing different responses to your calm leadership from children, how to navigate using the BratBusters Behaviour Board with different ages, strategies for handling disagreements from siblings, and advice for managing 3-ye...
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  Should You Discipline a Tired Child 01.09.2026 30min

  #204 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on whether or not parents should discipline a tired child. She covers meeting a child’s needs and managing their wants along with common scenarios. Lastly, Lisa addresses four listener questions, discussing what to do about an almost 3-year-old throwing pistachios on the floor, strategies for navigating a tired toddler, how to handle a 2-year-old having tantrums at bedtime, and how to know when to draw the line with a toddler. Learn m...
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  Stop Bringing These Common Emotions Into Discipline 27.08.2026 33min

  #203 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on staying calm as a parent. She covers why she believes you don’t need to be perfect to stay, why parents may be (unintentionally) giving their children the power, leading with emotions during discipline rather than logic, and that she thinks parents don’t need to have all of the answers. Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions, discussing how to manage a 27-month-old screaming in the car, strategies for a 6-year-old not listenin...
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  Setting Up Discipline for Success 25.08.2026 28min

  #202 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on her approach to discipline. She covers setting up the BratBusters Behaviour Board, why it starts at three, and a common misconception about calm leadership parenting from her perspective. Lastly, Lisa addresses five listener questions, discussing what to do if a 3-year-old is still hitting while using the BratBusters Behaviour Board, whether you need a BratBusters Behaviour Board when you’re already a calm leader, supporting a 4-year...
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  How to Deal With Wild Toddler Behaviour 20.08.2026 22min

  #201 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on wild toddler behaviour. She covers what age she considers to be a toddler and why she believes some toddlers test boundaries while others don’t. Lastly, Lisa addresses eight listener questions, discussing how to manage a toddler screaming at a baby brother, what to do about a 2-year-old hitting everyone, ways to handle a toddler throwing food during meals, a 17-month-old biting others, how to handle a 23-month-old yelling "mine" at o...
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  Stop Trying to Fix Your Child 18.08.2026 35min

  #200 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on parents trying to fix their child. She covers shifting your focus as a parent, traits of a calm leader, why parents often blame their child, and taking responsibility for your child’s behaviour as a parent. Lastly, Lisa addresses seven listener questions, discussing how to navigate a sudden change in behaviour from an almost 3-year-old, whether it is important that both parents don’t yell, how to handle the mother-in-law and 4-year-o...
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  Why Your Children Are Draining Your Energy 13.08.2026 25min

  #199 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on feeling drained as a parent. She covers how parenting can be exhausting even when everything is going well, not feeling like you’re enjoying parenting, and the trap of comparing yourself to other parents. Lastly, Lisa addresses five listener questions, discussing what to do if you are struggling to connect with your children, how to respond to major attitude from a 4-year-old, ways to handle a 4-year-old throwing things, strategies f...
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  How to Prep for Back to School Without the Chaos 11.08.2026 35min

  #198 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on preparing for back to school. She covers setting up a school morning routine, separation anxiety during school drop off, homework and after school decompression, what she may do if your child doesn’t like their teacher, and her general approach to bullying. Lastly, Lisa addresses four listener questions, discussing how to get a child to open up about their day, what to do when a 4-year-old wants to be just like her friend, strategies...
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  Why Calm Leadership Parenting is Misunderstood 06.08.2026 37min

  #197 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on calm leadership being misunderstood. She covers the difference between the authority style and pleaser parent style, parents looking for a kinder approach, the importance of sustainability with parenting, how feeling overwhelmed can cause changes to parenting, and signs your calm leadership may be working. Lastly, Lisa addresses five listener questions, discussing what to do when a 3-year-old is emotionally invested in being upset, h...
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  When Parents Don't Agree on Discipline 04.08.2026 22min

  #196 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts when parents don’t agree on discipline. She covers the importance of getting a parenting plan in place, parenting differences when divorced, and her take on why it’s important to be accountable as a parent. Lastly, Lisa addresses five listener questions, discussing how to manage two parenting styles under the same roof, whether just one parent can use the BratBusters Behaviour Board, how to handle fundamental parenting differences, ways...
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  Try This If Your Child Refuses to Calm Down 30.07.2026 20min

  #195 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on mistakes parents make that she believes impacts their child from calming down. She covers showing anger or frustration as a parent, relying on redirection, and overexplaining bad behaviour. Lastly, Lisa addresses three listener questions, discussing how you can tell if your calm leadership is working, ways to handle a 4-year-old fighting with a younger sibling, and how to respond to a lack of respect from a 4-year-old. Learn more a...
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  Why Tantrums Can End By 3-Years-Old 28.07.2026 33min

  #194 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on when tantrums should end. She covers her general approach to tantrums including exceptions, tantrums past the age of three, the importance of connection, and how she approached discipline with her children. Lastly, Lisa addresses eight listener questions, discussing what to do when an 8-year-old is having long screaming tantrums, how to handle toddler tantrums over seemingly small things, ways to manage moping from a toddler post-tan...
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  Why Toddlers Are Unpredictable: Hitting, Bedtime Battles, Screaming & More 23.07.2026 34min

  #193 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on parenting toddlers. She covers her top five tips for parenting toddlers and what she believes true connection looks like. Lastly, Lisa addresses ten listener questions, discussing the difference between timeout and consistent corrective actions, what to do about a 21-month-old waking up crying, ways to support a toddler having a hard time adjusting to being a big sister, and how to handle challenges with car rides. She then covers a ...
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  Child Suddenly Testing Boundaries (Try This Approach) 21.07.2026 25min

  #192 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on children testing boundaries. She covers three reasons she often sees this happening; the boundaries can be moved, testing your calm leadership, and looking for a reaction from their parents. Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions, discussing what to do when a 3-year-old is suddenly testing boundaries, how to handle a toddler's attitude towards only one parent, ways to manage a 4-year-old throwing tantrums, and how to respond t...
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  Why Your Child Won't Stop Hitting 16.07.2026 19min

  #191 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on children hitting others. She covers where she believes children learn this behaviour, and her general approach for this for babies, toddlers, and children. Lastly, Lisa addresses four listener questions, discussing what to do when a 3-year-old is hitting and pushing other children during play, ways to manage a 26-month-old's aggressive behaviour after a nap, approaching a toddler trying to hurt a younger sibling, and using the BratBusters ...
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  The Real Reason Your Child Won't Listen 14.07.2026 29min

  #190 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on children not listening. She covers five reasons she often sees this happening; inconsistent boundaries, repeating or nagging children, over-explaining, lack of connection, and demanding respect instead of earning it. Lastly, Lisa addresses four listener questions, discussing what to do when a 6-year-old interferes with adult conversations, how to handle a 4-year-old acting out when dad gets home, and how to respond to a 3-year-old ru...
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  Try This When Your Strong-Willed Child Pushes Back 09.07.2026 27min

  #189 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on strong-willed children. She covers reframing how you view this trait, shifting the focus from the child to the parent, understanding your strong-willed child, and creating consequences for children. Lastly, Lisa addresses five listener questions, discussing how to handle 5-year-old tantrums when frustrated, what to do about aggressive behaviour from a 4-year-old, ways to succeed at getting a 3-year-old to clean up, managing different...