# The Real Reason Children Need to Hear No

An episode of [BratBusters Parenting Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1770136136), 23 Apr 2026, 25 min.

Audio: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2404296/episodes/19047365-the-real-reason-children-need-to-hear-no.mp3

#162 In this episode, Lisa discusses her thoughts on saying no to children. She covers parents avoiding this word, teaching children about the real world, why she believes children should have control over their lives, whether or not children should see their parents making mistakes, the fear of a tantrum, and being careful with what you say as a parent. Lastly, Lisa addresses seven listener questions, discussing how to manage saying no to 3-year-old twins, the best way to handle toddler tantrums when told no, how to respond when an 18-month-old won’t listen when auntie is over, and what to do when a toddler doesn’t want dad to help. She then explores how to navigate a 2-year-old who hates the shower, how to handle a toddler who claims everything is his, and how to effectively manage a 19-month-old hitting others. 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 Saying No To Your Children
- 1:38 Avoiding This Word
- 3:14 Teaching Children About the Real World
- 4:56 The Importance of Children Feeling Control Over Their Life
- 5:41 Should Children See Their Parents Make Mistakes?
- 7:57 The Fear of a Tantrum
- 9:07 Being Careful What You Say as a Parent
- 10:31 Listener Question 1: How to Manage Saying No to 3-Year-Old Twins?
- 12:50 Listener Question 2: Toddler Tantrums When Told No?
- 15:25 Listener Question 3: 18-Month-Old Won’t Listen When Auntie is Over?
- 17:24 Listener Question 4: Toddler Doesn’t Want Dad to Help?
- 18:51 Listener Question 5: 2-Year-Old Hates the Shower?
- 21:32 Listener Question 6: Toddler Claims Everything is His?
- 22:21 Listener Question 7: 19-Month-Old Hitting Others?
- 23:45 Final Thoughts On Children Hearing No

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