# The Secret to Setting Fair Parenting Boundaries

An episode of [BratBusters Parenting Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1770136136), 9 Apr 2026, 29 min.

Audio: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2404296/episodes/18965177-the-secret-to-setting-fair-parenting-boundaries.mp3

#158 In this episode, Lisa discusses her approach to how to approach parenting boundaries. She covers why parents need to be accountable for their actions, what to do when you feel like you’ve been too strict, and moving forward when you’ve been too lenient as a parent. Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions, discussing how to hold boundaries as a toddler parent, what to do when a toddler is acting out when other people are around, how to handle a 3-year-old asking repeated questions, the best way to support a 4-year-old struggling to keep hands to themself at school, strategies for when you are feeling outnumbered by children, and how to effectively manage backtalk from a 6-year-old. 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 Parenting Boundaries
- 2:57 Why Parents Need to Be Accountable For Their Actions
- 3:43 Feeling Like You’ve Been Too Strict
- 4:53 Moving Forward When You’ve Been Too Lenient
- 6:06 Listener Question 1: How to Hold Boundaries as a Toddler Parent?
- 12:48 Listener Question 2: Toddler Acting Out When Other People Are Around?
- 14:17 Listener Question 3: 3-Year-Old Asking Repeated Questions?
- 16:14 Listener Question 4: 4-Year-Old Struggling to Keep Hands to Themself at School?
- 19:50 Listener Question 5: Feeling Outnumbered By Children?
- 23:54 Listener Question 6: Backtalk From 6-Year-Old?
- 26:53 Final Thoughts on How to Hold Boundaries as a Parent

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