# How You Trained Your Child To Whine

An episode of [BratBusters Parenting Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1770136136), 8 Jan 2026, 33 min.

Audio: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2404296/episodes/18414687-how-you-trained-your-child-to-whine.mp3

#132 In this episode, Lisa discusses kids whining. She discusses her approach to whining from both toddlers and kids, why kids whine, whether or not whining can go on the BratBusters Behaviour Board, and bringing humour into your parenting. Lastly, Lisa addresses nine listener questions, covering topics such as whining due to frustration or during morning routines, managing split custody with a 5-year-old showing attitude, handling tantrums from 3-year-old twins at mealtime, a 3-year-old’s reluctance to play near a sibling, whether to hug a child after a tantrum, how many rules to include on the behavior board, a 15-month-old's refusal to share, and a 20-month-old who hates car rides. 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 Kids Whining
- 1:25 Why Do Kids Whine?
- 3:06 Listener Question 1: Kid Whining Due to Frustration?
- 4:57 Listener Question 2: Split Custody With 5-Year-Old Who is Whining and Has Attitude?
- 7:07 Listener Question 3: Tantrums and Whining From 3-Year-Old Twins at Mealtime?
- 9:26 Listener Question 4: 3-Year-Old Doesn’t Like to Play Around Younger Sibling?
- 12:09 Can Whining Go On the BratBusters Behaviour Board?
- 14:10 Listener Question 5: Almost 3-Year-Old Constantly Whining in the Morning?
- 16:21 Listener Question 6: 35-Month-Old Wants Hug After Tantrum?
- 19:22 Listener Question 7: How Many Rules on the BratBusters Behaviour Board?
- 24:13 Bringing Humour into Your Parenting
- 28:33 Listener Question 8: 15-Month-Old Doesn’t Want to Share?
- 29:58 Listener Question 9: 20-Month-Old Hates Car Rides?
- 31:10 Final Thoughts on Whining From Your Kids

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