BratBusters Parenting Podcast

Are You Raising a Kind Child … or a People Pleaser?

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

#154 In this episode, Lisa discusses her approach to raising kind children. Throughout the conversation she covers her tips for raising teenagers and ...

Stop Toddler Power Struggles (Without Timeouts)

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

#153 In this episode, Lisa discusses her approach to toddler power struggles. She covers discipline methods she doesn’t recommend, expectations when...

How to Validate Feelings (The Mistake Parents Make)

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

#152 In this episode, Lisa discusses her approach to validating children’s feelings. She covers raising confident children and her take on validatin...

When Giving Your Child Control Backfires (Try This)

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

#151 In this episode, Lisa discusses how much control she thinks children should have. She covers toddlers, children, and teenagers, along with her t...

End Defiance: Tactics for Strong-Willed 3-Year-Olds

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

#150 In this episode, Lisa discusses tactics for strong-willed 3-year-olds. She covers why she believes their behaviour may change at this age, refram...

Stop Reacting When Your Child Yells (& Do This Instead)

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

#149 In this episode, Lisa discusses children yelling at you. She covers why your reaction matters as a parent when emotions are heightened, whether o...

How to Stop Being a Pleaser Parent

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

#148 In this episode, Lisa discusses pleaser parenting. She covers why she thinks parents gravitate towards this style of parenting, having fair and r...

The Mistake Parents Make When Siblings Fight

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

#147 In this episode, Lisa discusses raising siblings. She covers age gaps between kids, how your love grows when you have another kid, introducing a ...

How to Raise Resilient Kids (Not Entitled Snowflakes)

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

#146 In this episode, Lisa discusses raising entitled kids. She covers what she believes is the most important part of calm leadership parenting, the ...

Stop Feeding Tantrums & Outbursts

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

#145 In this episode, Lisa discusses tantrums. She covers embracing tantrums, the difference between her approach when it comes to tantrums over wants...

Parenting Boundaries: Stop The Guilt Today

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

#144 In this episode, Lisa discusses guilt around holding boundaries as a parent. She covers the difference between pleaser parenting and authority-st...

Should You Ignore Disrespect From Kids?

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

#143 In this episode, Lisa discusses rude behaviour and disrespect from your kids. She covers back talk, attitude, mean comments, interrupting, and bo...

Why Consequences Don't Need To Be Logical

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

#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 ...

Kids Hitting (Why Gentle Hands Often Fails)

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

#141 In this episode, Lisa discusses kids hitting others. She covers whether your reaction matters, what she believes causes kids to hit, what age she...

Toddler Q&A: Biting Siblings, Hitting, Tantrums & More!

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

#140 In this episode, Lisa discusses parenting a toddler. She covers her approach using consistent corrective actions, expectations of toddlers, and w...

Does Your Anger Fuel Your Kid’s Behaviour?

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

#139 In this episode, Lisa discusses the topic of feeling angry as a parent. She covers when parenting isn’t what you had expected it to be, how sma...

Staying Calm When Your Kid Loses Control

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

#138 In this episode, Lisa discusses the topic of parenting kids with big feelings and emotions. She covers her top three calm leadership qualities, s...

How to Stop Kids Screaming (Without Yelling Back)

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

#137 In this episode, Lisa discusses the topic of kids screaming. She covers different types of screaming from kids, why she believes kids scream, how...

Nature Versus Nurture: What Can You Control

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

#136 In this episode, Lisa discusses the topic of nature versus nurture when it comes to parenting. She covers her thoughts on when a parenting approa...

The Real Reason Discipline Might Not Be Working

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

#135 In this episode, Lisa discusses reasons why she sees discipline not working. Throughout the podcast she talks about the importance of consistency...

Why Your Kids Ignore You

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

#134 In this episode, Lisa discusses her opinions on kids not listening. Throughout the chat she covers why kids don’t listen, parents feeling like ...

Can You Avoid Raising Entitled Kids (Steps You Can Take)

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

#133 In this episode, Lisa discusses her opinions on raising entitled children. She covers why parents raise entitled kids, trying to buy love, wantin...

The Secret Signal To Stop Whining

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

#132 In this episode, Lisa discusses kids whining. She discusses her approach to whining from both toddlers and kids, why kids whine, whether or not w...

Gaining Back Your Kid's Respect (The Missing Link)

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

#131 In this episode, Lisa discusses her take on getting back respect as a parent. She covers her thoughts on giving respect to get it, addressing att...

Frustrated By Your Kids' Behaviour (Turning Things Around)

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

#130 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on feeling frustrated by your kids’ behaviour. She covers repeating yourself as a parent, the lack...

Reasoning With Your Toddler is Pointless: Unpopular Parenting Opinions For 16-35 Months

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#129 In this episode, Lisa discusses her opinions around parenting toddlers. She covers her approach to toddler tantrums, actions over discussions, wh...

Don't Discipline Attitude: Unpopular Parenting Opinions For Ages 3-12

25 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#128 In this episode, Lisa discusses her opinions around parenting kids ages 3-12. She covers why she approaches parenting similar for this age group,...

Reward Charts Send the Wrong Message: Unpopular Parenting Opinions About Discipline

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#127 In this episode, Lisa discusses discipline methods. She shares her thoughts on discipline for toddlers and kids, whether or not discipline is kin...

Too Late to Fix Your Parenting? (Changing Your Ways)

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#126 In this episode, Lisa discusses fixing your parenting methods. Throughout the chat she covers the difference between pleaser and authority styles...

The Difference Between Tantrums & Bad Behaviour: How to React in the Moment

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#125 In this episode, Lisa discusses why she believes tantrums are not bad behaviour. She covers her approach to tantrums, public tantrums, whether or...

Should We Be Blaming Kids For Defiance & Acting Out?

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#124 In this episode, Lisa discusses blaming kids for bad behaviour. She covers whether she believes parents should be blaming their kids for bad beha...

It's Not the Discipline That Makes Kids Good (It's This Instead)

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#123 In this episode, Lisa discusses what she believes creates good behaviour from kids. She covers topics including why parents focus on discipline, ...

Overwhelmed and Yelling as a Parent: How to Move Forward

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#122 In this episode, Lisa discusses feeling out of control as a parent. She shares her thoughts on parents feeling overwhelmed by the amount of paren...

Decoding Your Toddlers: Aggressive Behaviour, Bossiness, Clinginess & More!

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#121 In this episode, Lisa discusses parenting toddlers. She covers her top five tips for parenting toddlers, feeling lost as a parent, why she thinks...

Raising Confident Problem Solvers as a Calm Parenting Leader

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#120 Welcome to the final episode of the seven part Calm Leadership Parenting Series. In this episode, Lisa discusses what she believes the payoff of ...

Parenting Shift From Toddlers to Kids (3-12): Calm Leadership Parenting Series (Part 6 of 7)

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#119 Welcome to part six of the seven part Calm Leadership Parenting Series. In this episode, Lisa discusses parenting kids ages 3-12 covering topics ...

Toddler Parenting Guide (Moving Past the Overwhelm): Calm Leadership Parenting Series (Part 5 of 7)

29 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#118 Welcome to part five of the seven part Calm Leadership Parenting Series. In this episode, Lisa discusses parenting toddlers where she covers her ...

Handling the Chaos (Tantrums & More): Calm Leadership Parenting Series (Part 4 of 7)

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#117 Welcome to part four of the seven part Calm Leadership Parenting Series. In this episode, Lisa discusses handling the chaos as a parent, how she ...

Discipline Basics & Staying Calm During the Storms: Calm Leadership Parenting Series (Part 3 of 7)

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#116 Welcome to part three of the seven part Calm Leadership Parenting Series. In this episode, Lisa discusses how discipline looks as a calm leader d...

Why Connection & Fun With Your Kids Is So Important: Calm Leadership Parenting Series (Part 2 of 7)

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#115 Welcome to part two of the seven part Calm Leadership Parenting Series. In this episode, Lisa discusses the importance of connecting with your ki...

Foundations & Core Concepts: Calm Leadership Parenting Series (Part 1 of 7)

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#114 Welcome to part one of the seven part Calm Leadership Parenting Series. In this episode, Lisa discusses what she considers to be the foundations ...

Stop With the Constant Reminders as a Parent (Breaking the Micromanaging Cycle)

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#113 In this episode, Lisa discusses how to stop micromanaging as a parent. She touches on topics such as how she would approach the situation when yo...

The Big Parenting Shift When Your Kids Turn Three

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#112 In this episode, Lisa shares her thoughts on the fork in the road when kids turn three. Throughout the conversation she covers topics like prepar...

Dealing With a Velcro Kid: How to Make Them More Independent

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#111 In this episode, Lisa discusses velcro kids. She talks about when parents are flattered by their velcro kids, toddlers not letting their parents ...

Did Your Kid Really Just Say That? How to React When They Say Mean or Embarrassing Things

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#110 In this episode, Lisa shares her thoughts on kids saying hurtful or embarrassing things.Throughout the episode she discusses how she would approa...

Balancing Kindness and Discipline: Why Holding Boundaries is Good For Your Kids

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#109 In this episode, Lisa shares her thoughts on why she believes discipline is kindness. She covers topics including how she approaches discipline, ...

Do Your Kids Make You Feel Angry? Not Listening, Siblings Fighting & More

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#108 In this episode, Lisa discusses feeling angry as a parent. She covers topics including is it normal to feel anger as a parent, moving past parent...

Are Some Kids More Defiant Than Others? Approaches For Strong-Willed Kids

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#107 In this episode, Lisa is discussing defiance in kids. She touches on topics like kids arguing with their parents, the negative connotation associ...

Overwhelmed By Your Toddler? Tantrums, Biting, Screaming & More!

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#106 In this episode, Lisa is discussing feeling overwhelmed by your toddler. She shares the difference between parenting toddlers compared to kids, t...

The Message Rewarding Good Behaviour Sends to Your Kids

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#105 In this episode, Lisa discusses what she believes the message rewarding good behaviour sends to your kids. Throughout the chat she talks about th...

Approaching Big Emotions & Feelings From Your Kids

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#104 In this episode, Lisa discusses approaching big emotions and feelings from your kids. Throughout the chat, she shares her thoughts on if some kid...

Are You Always Repeating Yourself as a Parent? Getting Kids to Listen

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#103 In this episode, Lisa shares her thoughts on repeating yourself as a parent. She covers three general scenarios that parents may face when it com...

Can I Stop My Toddler From Hitting Me? Aggressive Behaviour at Home & in Public Places

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#102 In this episode, Lisa discusses the topic of toddlers who hit others. Throughout the episode she shares her thoughts on consistent corrective act...

Embarrassed By Your Kids' Behaviour at School? Not Listening, Hitting, Biting & More

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#101 In this episode, Lisa shares her thoughts on feeling embarrassed by your kids’ behaviour at school. She discusses whether she sees kids’ beha...

Feeling Disrespected By Your Kids? Becoming a Calm Parenting Leader

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#100 In this episode, Lisa is covering her perspective on what calm leadership parenting is. To kick off the podcast she shares the pool story, which ...

Choosing the Right Consequences For Your Family (Without Using Timeout)

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#099 In this episode Lisa discusses consequences. She starts by outlining the BratBusters Behaviour Board including what can and can’t be included o...

Raising Confident Kids (Even if They’re Naturally Shy)

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#098 In this episode Lisa shares her thoughts on raising confident kids. Throughout the discussion, she talks about the difference between self-esteem...

Are You Afraid of Tantrums?

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#097 In this episode Lisa discusses the topic of tantrums. The conversation includes if all kids have tantrums, do tantrums occur because kids feel sa...

How to Show Vulnerability as a Parent

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#096 In this episode Lisa discusses showing vulnerability as a parent, the importance of showing your kids you’re not perfect, crying in front of yo...

Bedtime Battles: Kids Won’t Stay in Bed, Routines, Monster Checks & More

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#095 In this episode Lisa chats about bedtime battles by starting off the episode with her social media video on a 4-year-old who won’t stay in bed....

Are Your Kids Controlling the Household? Why Your Reactions Matter

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#094 In this episode Lisa discusses the importance of controlling the energy of the house and seeing things in a positive and cheery light as a parent...

Fear-Based Parenting Methods That Backfire

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#093 In this episode Lisa discusses fear-based parenting methods that she believes will backfire down the road. During the first portion of the discus...

Why Kids Shouldn't Feel Bad During Discipline

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#092 In this episode Lisa discusses why she believes kids shouldn’t feel bad during discipline. In the conversation she touches on how she approache...

Confusing Toddler Behaviour: Tantrums, Hitting Others & Sharing

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#091 In this episode Lisa discusses confusing toddler behaviour. Throughout the conversation Lisa covers her top five tips for parenting toddlers, fou...

Yelling & Feeling Out of Control as a Parent

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#090 In this episode Lisa is talking about yelling and feeling out of control as a parent. To start, Amy provides scenarios for Lisa to share her thou...

How to Prepare For the Teenage Years

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#089 In this episode Lisa discusses how she would approach preparing for the teenage years, including her top five tips for parenting teenagers, why s...

Toddler Struggles: Carseat Refusal, Hitting Others, Screaming, Sharing, & More!

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#088 In this episode Lisa is talking about general toddler struggles; outlining how she approaches discipline with this age, why she doesn’t discuss...

Building Resilience in Your Kids

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#087 In this episode Lisa discusses how she would approach building resilience in kids. Her goal with calm leadership parenting is to raise free think...

Raising a Strong-Willed Child Without Power Struggles

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#086 In this episode Lisa discusses how she would approach raising strong-willed children without power struggles, with an emphasis on the fact that t...

Transitioning From One Kid to Two

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#085 In this episode Lisa is discussing the transition from one kid to two. Throughout the discussion she also covers what a typical day looked like f...

How to Be Consistent as a Parent & Why It’s So Important

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#084 In this episode Lisa discusses how she would approach being consistent as a parent and why it’s so important. Throughout the discussion she als...

Getting Your Kids to Listen By Focusing on Connection

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#083 In this episode Lisa is discussing her thoughts on getting kids to listen by focusing on connection. She touches on the classroom analogy which c...

When Your Kids Are Arguing With You

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#082 In this episode Lisa discusses how she would approach situations where your kids are arguing with you. Prior to the listener questions, she also ...

Parenting Strategies for High-Tension Moments & Emotional Outbursts

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#081 In this episode Lisa discusses parenting strategies for high-tension moments and emotional outbursts. She covers three common scenarios that pare...

Are Your Kids Stressing You Out?

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#080 In this episode Lisa discusses the different layers of stress that arise with parenting. She also addresses eight listener questions, covering h...

Feeling Overwhelmed & Getting a Parenting Plan in Place

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#079 In this episode Lisa discusses how she would suggest getting a parenting place in place. This includes focusing on your parenting skills rather t...

The Micromanaging Parent Trap

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#078 In this episode Lisa shares why she doesn’t recommend micromanaging your kids as a parent and how to tactically stop. Also, six listener quest...

Tantrums Fits & Scenes ... Going Through the Storms to Get to the Rainbows

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#077 In this episode Lisa discusses the importance of going through the storms to get to the parenting rainbows. While some parents may feel it’s ki...

Stop Chasing Parenting Quick Fixes

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#076 In this episode Lisa is sharing why she suggests parents should stop chasing parenting quick fixes and focus on the long term. She also covers ho...

Knowing When To Pick Your Parenting Battles

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#075 In this episode Lisa is talking about knowing when to pick your parenting battles and the importance of not tackling all of the battles at once t...

Are You Allowing Your Kids to Control You?

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#074 In this episode Lisa is discussing how she approaches parenting when it feels as though the kids are in control. She also covers the topics of de...

Giving Your Parenting a Reset

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#073 In this episode Lisa is sharing how she would approach giving your parenting a reset with calm leadership parenting, including how she would appr...

Parenting Without Threats & Yelling is Possible

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#072 In this episode Lisa is discussing how she approaches parenting without threats, warnings, and yelling. She covers topics such as why parents use...

When Toddlers Challenge You: Biting, Hitting & More

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#071 In this episode Lisa is discussing different scenarios of when toddlers are challenging their parents. Throughout the episode Lisa touches on the...

The Pressure to Do it All as a Parent

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#070 In this episode Lisa discusses the pressure to seemingly do it all as a parent. She touches on the myth of the perfect parent and why she wouldn’...

Shifting Away From Looking Disappointed in Your Kids

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#069 In this episode Lisa is sharing her thoughts on why looking disappointed in your kids impacts their self-esteem. She also covers the topics about...

Why Timeouts Don't Work & What I Recommend Instead

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#068 In this episode Lisa is sharing her perspective on why she believes timeouts don’t work, along with what to do instead. Additionally, she share...

Toddler Says "Mine" to Everything (Responding to Your Comment Questions)

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#067 In this episode Lisa is answering the comments on her social media video that was about a toddler who says “mine” to everything. She covers ...

You Don't Want to Raise Obedient Little Soldiers

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#066 In this episode Lisa discusses her perspective on why you don’t want to raise obedient little soldiers, but rather kids who are free thinkers w...

Flexible Routines to Implement for Summer: Consistency Without Strict Schedules

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#065 In this episode Lisa discusses keeping routines even during the summer months and the three routines she usually suggests parents get in place; s...

Getting On the Same Parenting Page When Your Methods Clash

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#064 In this episode Lisa discusses getting on the same parenting page when your methods clash. She goes into the different parenting styles she sees ...

Handling Defiant Behaviour From Your Kids (Stop Arguing & Start Connecting)

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#063 In this episode Lisa discusses defiant behaviour from kids, why it happens, and how to approach it as a calm parenting leader. Throughout the con...

Do Tantrums Have You Walking On Eggshells?

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#062 In this episode Lisa discusses her approach to tantrums, how that may shift and change throughout different ages, the difference in tantrums abou...

Navigating Power Struggles With Your Toddler

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#061 In this episode Lisa discusses power struggles with your toddler and how to approach them, along with sharing what she believes is the main goal ...

Fun & Play: Connecting and Bonding With Your Kids

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#060 In this episode Lisa discusses the importance of connecting with your kids through fun and play along with how to implement this into your parent...

In the Thick of It: Parenting Through the Chaos

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#059 In this episode Lisa discusses how to navigate calm leadership parenting when it’s feeling chaotic. She covers listener questions on struggles...

Turning Attitude into Respect as a Parent

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#058 In this episode Lisa discusses the idea of turning attitude from kids into respect, and the importance of parents giving respect in order to get ...

Lessons I Learned From My Mom (Plus Listener Q&A)

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#057 In today’s episode, Lisa and Amy both share lessons that they learned from their mom’s, including having a positive outlook on life, the impo...

Turning Things Around as a Parent

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#056 In today’s episode, Lisa covers the topic of how to turn things around with your parenting style and begin with calm leadership parenting. Lis...

10 Common Parenting Phrases to Avoid

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

#055 In today’s episode, Lisa goes through her thoughts around 10 common parenting phrases she would avoid, and what she would use instead. These ph...