# 3-Year-Old Transition & Height of Calm Leadership Parenting Power

An episode of [BratBusters Parenting Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1770136136), 30 Nov 2025, 36 min.

Audio: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2404296/episodes/18219376-3-year-old-transition-height-of-calm-leadership-parenting-power.mp3

#119 Welcome to part six of the seven part Calm Leadership Parenting Series. In this episode, Lisa discusses parenting kids ages 3-12 covering topics including the BratBusters Behaviour Board, consequences for parents, the importance of connecting with your kids, the fork in the road at thee, and wanting to tackle everything on day one of calm leadership. Lastly, Lisa addresses nine listener questions, covering how to stop using tablets for kids around dinner, a 5-year-old who whines and cries when told "no," what to do with behaviors that aren't on the BratBusters Behaviour Board, a 3-year-old who bosses around friends at daycare, strategies for morning routines with a 3-year-old, a 6-year-old who gets upset when he doesn't get his way, a 3-year-old who cries during preschool drop-off, appropriate consequences when out in public, and tips for staying consistent as a calm leader. 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 Calm Leadership Parenting For Kids
- 2:53 The BratBusters Behaviour Board
- 6:42 Does Playing With Your Kids as Your Consequence Send the Wrong Message?
- 8:15 The Importance of Connecting With Your Kids
- 11:56 The Fork in the Road at Three
- 13:20 Listener Question 1: How to Stop Using Tablets For Kids Around Dinner?
- 14:54 Listener Question 2: 5-Year-Old Whines & Cries When You Say No?
- 17:35 Listener Question 3: What to Do With Behaviours That Aren’t on the BratBusters Behaviour Board?
- 18:50 Wanting to Tackle Everything on Day One of Calm Leadership
- 23:23 Listener Question 4: 3-Year-Old Bosses Around Friends at Daycare?
- 24:31 Listener Question 5: Morning Routines For 3-Year-Old?
- 27:25 Listener Question 6: 6-Year-Old Gets Upset When He Doesn’t Get His Way?
- 30:01 Listener Question 7: 3-Year-Old Cries During Preschool Drop Off?
- 31:28 Listener Question 8: Consequences When You’re Out in Public?
- 31:45 Listener Question 9: Troubles With Staying Consistent as a Calm Leader?
- 33:19 Final Thoughts on Calm Leadership When Parenting Kids

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