BratBusters Parenting Podcast

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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...
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  The Path to Calm Leadership Parenting (Start Here) 07.07.2026 29min

  #188 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on starting calm leadership parenting. She covers the four stages of parenting, the importance of consistency and connection, having to change your parenting style, and an example of how she would approach connecting with your children. Lastly, Lisa addresses eight listener questions, discussing what if you begin Calm Leadership Parenting from the start, how to handle a 7-month-old hitting, whether you should be using a BratBusters Beha...
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  Are You Making Your Child's Angry Outbursts Worse 02.07.2026 22min

  #187 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on children saying they hate you. She covers scenarios including if they say it when mad, when they say it if everything is fine, or if they say it in response to something the parent has done. Lastly, Lisa addresses five listener questions, discussing what to do when a 4-year-old screams when frustrated, how to handle a 32-month-old delaying bedtime, ways to navigate getting a partner on board with Calm Leadership Parenting, how to app...
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  Master a Calm Exterior as a Parent (Try This) 30.06.2026 42min

  #186 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on keeping a calm exterior as a parent. She covers body language when it comes to calm leadership parenting, changing rules based on your child’s behaviour, feeling like staying calm is not attainable, going from yelling to calm, and empty statements she seeds parents rely on. Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions, discussing what to do when a 3-year-old doesn’t care about consequences, how to handle defiance from a 2-year-old, ...
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  Why Won't My Child Talk To Me 25.06.2026 29min

  #185 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on getting children to open up to their parents. She covers children feeling like they don’t want to stir the pot, getting your child to tell you about their day on the car ride home, and connecting with your child when you’re busy. Lastly, Lisa addresses three listener questions, discussing her general approach when a 10-year-old has people-pleasing tendencies, how to handle a 13-year-old breaking items on purpose, and ways to navigate...
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  The Secret to Becoming a Calm Parenting Leader 23.06.2026 38min

  #184 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on the importance of focusing on connection over discipline. She covers the trap of focusing too much on discipline, putting in the reps when it comes to calm leadership parenting, and feeling stressed when your children are acting out. Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions, discussing how to find consequences for a 3-year-old, correcting behaviour from a 3-year-old, what a realistic day with a toddler actually looks like, and h...
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  Will My Child Be Embarrassed By Me 22.06.2026 14min

  #183 In this mini episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on children being embarrassed by their parents. She covers a personal story on this topic, whether or not she thinks being embarrassed by your parents is a rite of passage, teasing children, and parents trying to be cool. 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 Boar...
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  Are You Making Your Toddler Clingy 21.06.2026 9min

  #182 In this mini episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on her approach to a clingy toddler. She covers dedicating time to playing with your toddler, transitioning from a baby to a toddler, timeouts, whether or not she believes children should feel bad for bad behaviour, and her ideas on creating a healthy attachment. 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 m...
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  Child Won't Stop Whining (Try This Trick) 20.06.2026 14min

  #181 In this mini episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on her approach to whining. She covers the difference in whining with children compared to toddlers, whether or not she would use the BratBusters Behaviour Board for whining, choosing rules for the BratBusters Behaviour Board, using the waiting it out method as a parent, the importance of your energy as a parent, and staying on the high road with calm leadership parenting. Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 M...
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  Why Does My Child Give Me Attitude 19.06.2026 13min

  #180 In this mini episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on her approach to attitude and disrespect from children. She covers children muttering comments under their breath, attitude appearing as children get older, gaining respect as a parent, focusing on bad behaviour, traits she likes to focus on with calm leadership parenting, children feeling shame for their behaviour, and when striving for perfection feels out of reach. Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Mont...
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  Child Screams & Throws Things (What If I Yell Back) 18.06.2026 11min

  #179 In this mini episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on how she may approach a child screaming and throwing things. She covers using the BratBusters Behaviour Board, her thoughts on discussing tantrums, approaching bad behaviour when you have multiple children, and making amends if you yell as a parent. 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 th...