Handling the Parenting Chaos: Tantrums, Whining & More!

Learn more at https://bratbusters.com 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 approaches tantrums, the difference between tantrums about needs compared to tantrums about wants, whether or not all kids have tantrums, public tantrums, how she approaches whining, and her view on kids who are more defiant. Lastly, Lisa addresses eight listener questions, covering how to definitively know when your kid is having a tantrum, navigating tantrums when a husband handles them differently, managing tantrums that occur around bedtime, whether to pick up a toddler during a tantrum, strategies for approaching toddler tantrums when they're interrupting the household, how to handle 13-month-old tantrums, when and how to discuss emotions with kids, and the best way to address attitude and yelling. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Handling the Chaos as a Parent 05:42 How Lisa Approaches Tantrums 10:12 Tantrums About Wants Compared to Tantrums About Needs 10:48 Do All Kids Have Tantrums? 11:20 Public Tantrums 11:51 How Lisa Approaches Whining 13:34 Listener Question 1: How Do You Know Your Kid is Having a Tantrum? 14:38 The Exceptions For Lisa’s Approach to Tantrums 15:47 Listener Question 2: Husband Handles Tantrums Differently? 17:35 Listener Question 3: Tantrums Around Bedtime? 19:13 Listener Question 4: Toddler Wants to Be Picked Up During Tantrum? 26:05 Listener Question 5: How to Approach Toddler Tantrums When They’re Interrupting the Household? 26:55 Listener Question 6: 13-Month-Old Tantrums? 27:48 Listener Question 7: When and How to Discuss Emotions With Kids? 30:54 Listener Question 8: How to Address Attitude and Yelling? 32:24 How Lisa Views Kids Who Are More Defiant 34:01 Final Thoughts on Handling the Chaos Thank you for joining us! If you’re looking to learn more about the BratBusters Behaviour Board, parenting courses, and more, visit https://bratbusters.com today. Have a parenting question you’d like to submit for a chance to be featured in an upcoming podcast? You can submit yours here https://bratbusters.com/podcast-quest... Let’s Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bratbusters... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bratbusterspa... YouTube:    / @bratbustersparenting   Facebook:   / 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