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BratBusters Parenting Podcast
30 episodes
Why Your Children Are Draining Your Energy
Ep 199 · Aug 13, 2026 · 25 min
#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 for managin…
How to Prep for Back to School Without the Chaos
Ep 198 · Aug 11, 2026 · 36 min
#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 for manag…
Why Calm Leadership Parenting is Misunderstood
Ep 197 · Aug 6, 2026 · 37 min
#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, how to make…
When Parents Don't Agree on Discipline
Ep 196 · Aug 4, 2026 · 23 min
#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 to naviga…
Try This If Your Child Refuses to Calm Down
Ep 195 · Jul 30, 2026 · 20 min
#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 about the Tod…
Why Tantrums Can End By 3-Years-Old
Ep 194 · Jul 28, 2026 · 34 min
#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-tantrum, and…
Why Toddlers Are Unpredictable: Hitting, Bedtime Battles, Screaming & More
Ep 193 · Jul 23, 2026 · 35 min
#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 18-month-o…
Child Suddenly Testing Boundaries (Try This Approach)
Ep 192 · Jul 21, 2026 · 25 min
#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 to a toddle…
Why Your Child Won't Stop Hitting
Ep 191 · Jul 16, 2026 · 20 min
#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 Beha…
The Real Reason Your Child Won't Listen
Ep 190 · Jul 14, 2026 · 30 min
#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 running away…
Try This When Your Strong-Willed Child Pushes Back
Ep 189 · Jul 9, 2026 · 28 min
#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 temperame…
The Path to Calm Leadership Parenting (Start Here)
Ep 188 · Jul 7, 2026 · 30 min
#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 Behaviour Boar…
Are You Making Your Child's Angry Outbursts Worse
Ep 187 · Jul 2, 2026 · 23 min
#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 approach shar…
Master a Calm Exterior as a Parent (Try This)
Ep 186 · Jun 30, 2026 · 43 min
#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, ways to ad…
Why Won't My Child Talk To Me
Ep 185 · Jun 25, 2026 · 30 min
#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 step-pare…
The Secret to Becoming a Calm Parenting Leader
Ep 184 · Jun 23, 2026 · 39 min
#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 how to go a…
Will My Child Be Embarrassed By Me
Ep 183 · Jun 22, 2026 · 14 min
#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 Board (Plus To…
Are You Making Your Toddler Clingy
Ep 182 · Jun 21, 2026 · 10 min
#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 more abou…
Child Won't Stop Whining (Try This Trick)
Ep 181 · Jun 20, 2026 · 15 min
#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 Months) Lear…
Why Does My Child Give Me Attitude
Ep 180 · Jun 19, 2026 · 13 min
#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 Months) Learn m…
Child Screams & Throws Things (What If I Yell Back)
Ep 179 · Jun 18, 2026 · 11 min
#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 the BratBu…
Stop Giving Your Child Directions Like This
Ep 178 · Jun 17, 2026 · 13 min
#178 In this mini episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on why a child may not follow directions. She covers parents expecting respect from their children, trying to prevent children from saying no, the importance of allowing children to make mistakes, her approach to getting her children to complete their chores when they were younger, and choosing specific rules. Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months) Learn more about the BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12) Thank you for…
Why Does My Toddler Think Everything Is Hers
Ep 177 · Jun 16, 2026 · 11 min
#177 In this mini episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on a toddler who thinks everything is theirs. She covers the importance of consistency as a toddler parent, how her approach may differ with a 16-month-old, teaching a toddler what is and isn’t theirs, how this can happen out in public places like the park, whether or not the behaviour of a toddler is impacted by a new sibling, and what age she believes children learn to share. Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months)…
When Consequences Fail (Try This Instead)
Ep 176 · Jun 11, 2026 · 35 min
#176 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on consequences. She covers the importance of consistency, choosing the right consequence, whether or not she believes consequences need to be connected to the bad behaviour, and shifting the focus towards your parenting rather than the child’s behaviour. Lastly, Lisa addresses nine listener questions, discussing consequences for a 10-year-old, what to do when a 3-year-old doesn’t care about toys being taken away, how to handle a situation when t…
The Mistake Making Your Child Call the Shots
Ep 175 · Jun 9, 2026 · 41 min
#175 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on letting children call the shots. She covers what she believes children should be in charge of, the importance of structure and systems, why you should be learning from your children, how she would approach the situation when you feel like your children are calling the shots, and her thoughts on the word brat. Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions, discussing what to do when a 4-year-old has a hard time managing emotions, why a 4-year-o…
When Ignoring Tantrums Goes Too Far
Ep 174 · Jun 4, 2026 · 48 min
#174 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on approaching tantrums. She covers her general approach, the tantrum aftermath, tantrums about needs compared to wants, the importance of connection with calm leadership parenting, and not having a conversation with others during your child’s tantrums. Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions, discussing handling toddler tantrums over needs, what to do when a 5-year-old becomes destructive when things don’t go his way, how to navigate co-pa…
The Hidden Flaw in Parenting Boundaries
Ep 173 · Jun 2, 2026 · 37 min
#173 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on parenting boundaries. She covers how she would go about strengthening your calm leadership parenting skills and feeling too strict when creating parenting boundaries. Lastly, Lisa addresses seven listener questions, discussing how to handle siblings constantly fighting, what to do when children are not respecting their mom, ways to navigate toddler defiance during transitions, and whether parents should be doubling up on consequences. She then…
Why Disappointment Towards Your Child Can Backfire
Ep 172 · May 28, 2026 · 18 min
#172 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on showing anger, frustration, and disappointment towards your children. She covers unrealistic expectations for parenting, children learning to show anger and disappointment, an example where a teenager is rude to house guests, balancing restraint and showing up as genuine, how to start changing your parenting style, and whether or not she believes children should fear their parents. Learn more about the Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Month…
If Your Toddler Won't Listen (Try This)
Ep 171 · May 26, 2026 · 27 min
#171 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on toddlers not listening to their parents. She covers the importance of fun with calm leadership parenting, correcting toddler behaviour, and treating discipline like a business transaction. Lastly, Lisa addresses seven listener questions, discussing what to do when a 2-year-old is constantly repeating themselves, how to approach discipline for a 14-month-old, responding to a 24-month-old pushing other children, and how to handle a toddler hurti…
The Secret to Raising Polite (But Confident) Children
Ep 170 · May 21, 2026 · 33 min
#170 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on raising polite children. She covers what age she would start manners, balancing manners and confidence, building gratitude, and where to start with calm leadership parenting. Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions, discussing her approach for teaching genuine manners, how to handle an 8-year-old who is possessive over toys, what to do when a 5-year-old says unkind things to mom, and how to respond to a 4-year-old saying yuck to meals. S…
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