The Four Stages of Parenting

BratBusters Parenting Podcast

#019 In this episode of the BratBusters Parenting Podcast, Lisa Bunnage discusses the importance of actively listening to children and the personal growth that can come from it.

Lisa outlines her unique, experience-based approach to parenting across four stages according to her.

She emphasizes consistent, corrective actions over lengthy discussions for toddlers and effective leadership during the child stage.

For teenagers, she shares five key tips focusing on empathy, negotiation, picking battles wisely, and maintaining a good relationship.

The podcast also addresses listener questions on issues like tantrums, aggression, and handling multiple children, offering practical advice and encouraging parents to be patient, consistent, and reflective of their parenting influences and past experiences.

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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

Chapters

1. Introduction to the Four Stages of Parenting (00:00:00)

2. Top Five Tips For Parenting Teenagers (00:03:17)

3. Lisa’s Favourite Stage of Parenting? (00:05:31)

4. Does Lisa Think Parents Listen to Their Kids Enough? (00:10:21)

5. Listener Question 1: Toddler Screams When He Wants Something? (00:15:06)

6. Listener Question 2: Consequences Don’t Seem to Impact 10-Year-Old? (00:18:41)

7. Listener Question 3: How to Determine What a Tantrum is About? (00:24:09)

8. Listener Question 4: Toddler Aggressive to Younger Sibling? (00:26:01)

9. Listener Question 5: Can You Address Whining? (00:28:31)

10. A Message From Lisa If You’re Struggling With Parenting (00:33:15)