Child Suddenly Testing Boundaries (Try This Approach)

Learn more at https://bratbusters.com In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on children testing boundaries. She covers three reasons she often sees this happening; the boundaries can be moved, testing your calm leadership, and looking for a reaction from their parents. Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions, discussing what to do when a 3-year-old is suddenly testing boundaries, how to handle a toddler's attitude towards only one parent, ways to manage a 4-year-old throwing tantrums, and how to respond to a toddler pushing their grandfather. She then explores how to adopt a calm leadership mindset and finishes with advice on a 4-year-old shouting. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Children Testing Boundaries 01:00 Reason 1: Boundaries Can Be Moved 01:38 Reason 2: Testing Your Calm Leadership 03:21 Reason 3: Looking For a Reaction From Their Parent 07:29 Listener Question 1: 3-Year-Old Suddenly Testing Boundaries? 10:57 Listener Question 2: Toddler Attitude Towards Only One Parent? 14:23 Listener Question 3: 4-Year-Old Throwing Tantrums? 17:14 Listener Question 4: Toddler Pushing Grandfather? 18:14 Listener Question 5: Calm Leadership Mindset? 21:32 Listener Question 6: Consequence For 4-Year-Old Shouting? 23:16 Final Thoughts on Boundary Testing 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