# Gaining Back Your Kid's Respect (The Missing Link)

An episode of [BratBusters Parenting Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1770136136), 6 Jan 2026, 29 min.

Audio: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2404296/episodes/18400968-gaining-back-your-kid-s-respect-the-missing-link.mp3

#131 In this episode, Lisa discusses her take on getting back respect as a parent. She covers her thoughts on giving respect to get it, addressing attitude, and the difference between common parenting styles. Lastly, Lisa addresses eight listener questions, covering how to gain back respect from a toddler, managing a 27-month-old who screams around a younger sibling, a 6-year-old acting out, handling 4-year-old tantrums at night, responding to attitude from a 6-year-old, navigating different parenting approaches between partners, what to do when a 6-year-old won’t leave for school, and managing a 4-year-old’s jealousy of a younger sibling. 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 Getting Back Respect as a Parent
- 2:34 Giving Respect to Get It
- 5:37 The Difference Between the Pleaser Parenting Style and the Authority in Comparison to Calm Leadership
- 7:26 Listener Question 1: Gaining Back Respect From a Toddler?
- 8:14 Listener Question 2: 27-Month-Old Screams and Acts Out Around Younger Sibling?
- 11:13 Listener Question 3: 6-Year-Old Acting Out?
- 15:38 Listener Question 4: 4-Year-Old Tantrums at Night?
- 17:46 Listener Question 5: Attitude From 6-Year-Old?
- 20:02 Listener Question 6: Parents With Different Approaches to Raising Kids?
- 22:02 Listener Question 7: 6-Year-Old Won’t Leave For School in the Morning?
- 24:09 Listener Question 8: 4-Year-Old Gets Jealous of Younger Sibling?
- 26:42 Final Thoughts on Parenting Respect

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