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Does Your Anger Fuel Your Kid’s Behaviour?

BratBusters Parenting Podcast

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0:00
Introduction to Anger as a Parent
5:49
When Your Parenting Experience Isn’t What You Had Expected
9:11
Listener Question 1: Using the Naughty Step For a Toddler?
12:25
Small Parenting Wins to Build Momentum
15:50
Listener Question 2: 3-Year-Old Bullying Their Younger Sibling?
17:37
Listener Question 3: 5-Year-Old Tantrums Escalating Since Starting Calm Leadership?
20:28
Listener Question 4: Reacting When Your Child Does Something Dangerous?
22:25
Listener Question 5: Influence Cousin Has When You’re a Calm Leader?
23:42
Listener Question 6: Parents Having Different Parenting Styles For Their Toddler?
25:44
The Importance of Connection With Calm Leadership
27:50
Listener Question 7: Challenging Car Trips With Multiple Kids?
30:03
Final Thoughts on Parenting Anger
BratBusters Parenting Podcast
Does Your Anger Fuel Your Kid’s Behaviour?
Feb 03, 2026 Episode 139
Lisa Bunnage

#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 small parenting wins can help build momentum, and the importance of connecting with your kids as a calm leader. 

Lastly, Lisa addresses seven listener questions, covering the effectiveness of the naughty step for a toddler, managing a 3-year-old bullying their sibling, handling escalating tantrums in a 5-year-old after transitioning to calm leadership, reacting appropriately to dangerous behaviors, navigating the influence of extended family like cousins, managing differing parenting styles within a household, and strategies for surviving challenging car trips with multiple children.

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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