# How to Validate Feelings (The Mistake Parents Make)

An episode of [BratBusters Parenting Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1770136136), 19 Mar 2026, 34 min.

Audio: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2404296/episodes/18790537-how-to-validate-feelings-the-mistake-parents-make.mp3

#152 In this episode, Lisa discusses her approach to validating children’s feelings. She covers raising confident children and her take on validating feelings from children. Lastly, in this episode, Lisa addresses seven listener questions, discussing how to respond when a 3-year-old gets mad when disciplined, the best way to manage separation anxiety from a 16-month-old, how to handle a toddler hitting at daycare, what to do when a 3-year-old says they are sad, how to navigate a situation where a toddler gets upset at dance class, how to respond to a 4-year-old refusing a cultural greeting, and the specific steps on how to change your parenting style if you feel you have spoiled your children. 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 Validating Children’s Feelings
- 1:21 Raising Confident Children
- 4:16 Listener Question 1: 3-Year-Old Gets Mad When Disciplined?
- 5:49 Listener Question 2: Separation Anxiety From 16-Month-Old?
- 6:55 Revisiting the First Listener Question
- 12:24 Listener Question 3: Toddler Hitting at Daycare?
- 16:55 Listener Question 4: 3-Year-Old Says They Are Sad?
- 24:19 Listener Question 5: Toddler Gets Upset at Dance Class?
- 26:14 Listener Question 6: 4-Year-Old Refusing Cultural Greeting?
- 28:05 Listener Question 7: How to Change Your Parenting Style if You Have Spoiled Your Children?
- 30:12 Personal Story: Lisa’s Take on the Word Kid
- 32:20 Final Thoughts on Validating Feelings

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