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BratBusters Parenting Podcast

BratBusters Parenting Podcast

By: Lisa Bunnage
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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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Episodes
  • Parenting Boundaries: Stop The Guilt Today
    Feb 19 2026

    #144 In this episode, Lisa discusses guilt around holding boundaries as a parent. She covers the difference between pleaser parenting and authority-style parenting in comparison to calm leadership, how to be taken seriously as a parent, her demeanor during discipline, why parents should have boundaries for their children, why discipline is kindness, what age she would begin having boundaries for kids, and the importance of fun as a parent.

    Lastly, Lisa addresses seven listener questions, exploring how to choose effective consequences for kids, the best way to handle a 3-year-old testing boundaries, how to respond when a toddler becomes demanding, strategies for when a 19-month-old resists face washing or teeth brushing, tips for getting a 3-year-old to follow instructions, whether it is appropriate to use chores as consequences, and how to determine what qualifies as bad behavior from a 3-year-old.

    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 Toddler Basics), signature bootcamp courses, and more, visit www.bratbusters.com today.

    Let’s Connect:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bratbustersparenting/?hl=en

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bratbustersparenting?lang=en

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BratBustersParenting

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BratBustersParenting

    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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    36 mins
  • Should You Ignore Disrespect From Kids?
    Feb 17 2026

    #143 In this episode, Lisa discusses rude behaviour and disrespect from your kids. She covers back talk, attitude, mean comments, interrupting, and bossiness from kids, along with sharing her top five tips for parenting teenagers and the difference between authority style parenting and calm leadership.

    Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions, exploring how to handle attitude from a 3-year-old, how to manage rudeness from teenagers, what to do when a toddler is constantly interrupting parents, the best way to respond to rude remarks when out in public, how to navigate a strong-willed 7-year-old being bossy during playtime, and how to address a 4-year-old who says mean comments when they are upset.

    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 Toddler Basics), signature bootcamp courses, and more, visit www.bratbusters.com today.

    Let’s Connect:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bratbustersparenting/?hl=en

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bratbustersparenting?lang=en

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BratBustersParenting

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BratBustersParenting

    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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    32 mins
  • Why Consequences Don't Need To Be Logical
    Feb 12 2026

    #142 In this episode, Lisa discusses consequences and whether or not she believes they need to be logical to be effective. Throughout she covers what age she begins consequences, how she approaches discipline differently for toddlers compared to kids, what she believes is important for consequences to work, her stance on using chores as consequences, her thoughts on using physical activity as a consequence, her approach to siblings not getting along, and what she believes is the most important part of calm leadership parenting.

    Lastly, Lisa addresses ten listener questions, exploring how to respond when a 7-year-old goes to mom when his brother bothers him, how to manage consequences in the car or in public, strategies for handling a 7-year-old lying, and ways to stop siblings from constantly arguing. She then discusses how to address bad behavior from other kids, what to do when kids don't seem to mind doing their consequence, how to manage a 3-year-old who is territorial over toys, tips for getting a toddler to clean up after herself, choosing a consequence for a 3-year-old who hurts their younger sibling, and how to select consequences for an 8-year-old who refuses to do their chores.

    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 Toddler Basics), signature bootcamp courses, and more, visit www.bratbusters.com today.

    Let’s Connect:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bratbustersparenting/?hl=en

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bratbustersparenting?lang=en

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BratBustersParenting

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BratBustersParenting

    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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    37 mins
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Thank you Lisa and Amy! Lisa your parenting advice and tips has helped us so much! I always look forward to your new podcasts please keep it up and I wish you more and more success 🙌

Best Parenting Advice out there!!!

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