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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
  • How to Raise Children With Grit (Without Pushing)
    Apr 21 2026

    #161 In this episode, Lisa discusses her approach to raising children with grit. She covers parents trying to make everything easy for their children, how she approached teaching delayed gratification, the importance of learning to fail, praising children, and setting fair boundaries even in toddlerhood.

    Lastly, Lisa addresses seven listener questions, discussing what to do when a 16-month-old gets loud when they don’t get what they want, the best way to handle yelling and screaming from a 5-year-old, how to respond to a 19-month-old throwing things, and the specific balance of meeting needs and managing wants when a child is sick. She then explores the challenge of remaining a calm leader when co-parenting, what to do when a 6-year-old has to be told to clean up, and how to go about raising a child to not be clingy.

    5-Week Q&A Series for April 2026 📣

    Exclusive to BratBusters Bootcamp members 🔓

    Featuring selected member questions 📝

    To learn more visit https://bratbusters.podia.com/

    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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    22 mins
  • How to Connect With Your Toddler (The Mistake Parents Make)
    Apr 16 2026

    #160 In this episode, Lisa discusses how she approaches connecting with a toddler, which she considers to be 16-35 months. She covers the mistakes she believes parents make when connecting with their toddler, connection ideas, how to connect on a walk to the park, rainy day ideas, an idea Amy saw on social media, and the importance of finding community.

    5-Week Q&A Series for April 2026 📣

    Exclusive to BratBusters Bootcamp members 🔓

    Featuring selected member questions 📝

    To learn more visit https://bratbusters.podia.com/

    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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    16 mins
  • When Your Child Hits (Stop Doing This)
    Apr 14 2026

    #159 In this episode, Lisa discusses her approach when children are hitting others. She covers navigating aggressive behaviour and why she believes children often start this behaviour in the first place.

    Lastly, Lisa addresses eight listener questions, discussing how to respond when a 17-month-old has started hitting others, what to do when a 5-year-old is acting out at school, the best way to manage 4-year-old tantrums and hitting a sibling, and how to handle a toddler throwing things and hitting others. She then explores how to manage a 13-month-old hitting and pulling hair, how to navigate intense tantrums from a 5-year-old, what to do when a 4-year-old is getting in the personal space of others, and how to address behavior from a 5-year-old that has regressed since a new sibling arrived.

    5-Week Q&A Series for April 2026 📣

    Exclusive to BratBusters Bootcamp members 🔓

    Featuring selected member questions 📝

    To learn more visit https://bratbusters.podia.com/

    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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    28 mins
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Lisa's strategies for behavior management are excellent. In each episode she responds to challenging behavior questions from parents around the world and gives relatable examples on not only becoming an effective parent, but becoming a leader to your children.

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