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

An episode of [BratBusters Parenting Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1770136136), 10 Mar 2026, 23 min.

Audio: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2404296/episodes/18728074-stop-reacting-when-your-child-yells-do-this-instead.mp3

#149 In this episode, Lisa discusses children yelling at you. She covers why your reaction matters as a parent when emotions are heightened, whether or not children egg on their parents to make them angry, how she approaches bad behaviour in public, and example scenario of when a child may yell at their parent, what she believes children should be in control of, and whether or not yelling can go on the BratBusters Behaviour Board. Lastly, In this episode, Lisa addresses four listener questions, discussing how to respond when a 4-year-old yells when a request is made, how to handle a toddler who is whining all day long, where a parent should start with Calm Leadership parenting, and the best way to manage a toddler tantrum that occurs when the TV is turned off. Thank you for joining us! Courses: Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months) BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12) Learn More: BratBusters Behaviour Board (Plus Toddler Basics) No-Cost Mini Course Private Coaching Podcast Questions: Have a question you'd like to submit for a chance to be featured in an upcoming podcast episode? Click Here to Submit 🎙️ 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

## Chapters

- 0:00 Introduction to Children Yelling at You
- 0:50 Reaction From Parents When Emotions Are Heightened
- 1:53 Do Children Egg On Parents to Make Them Angry?
- 2:55 How to Approach Behaviour in Public
- 4:25 Example Scenario: 4-Year-Old is Mad at You For Turning Off TV
- 7:52 What Lisa Believes Children Should Be in Control Of?
- 8:11 Can Yelling From Children Go on the BratBusters Behaviour Board?
- 8:55 Listener Question 1: 4-Year-Old Yells When Request is Made?
- 11:40 Listener Question 2: Toddler Whining All Day?
- 16:29 Listener Question 3: Where to Start With Calm Leadership Parenting?
- 18:03 Listener Question 4: Toddler Tantrum When TV is Turned Off?
- 19:35 Final Thoughts on Your Reaction as a Parent When Children's Emotions Are Intense

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