# Why Your Kids Ignore You & Reclaiming Your Calm Leadership

An episode of [BratBusters Parenting Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1770136136), 15 Jan 2026, 28 min.

Audio: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2404296/episodes/18420095-why-your-kids-ignore-you-reclaiming-your-calm-leadership.mp3

#134 In this episode, Lisa discusses her opinions on kids not listening. Throughout the chat she covers why kids don’t listen, parents feeling like they need to repeat themselves, getting toddlers to listen, whether or not listening can go on the BratBusters Behaviour Board, how Lisa approaches kids ignoring their parents, when parents switch up their parenting methods, and her top five tips for parenting teenagers. Lastly, Lisa addresses seven listener questions, covering a 14-year-old not listening, the frustration of constantly reminding kids to put shoes and coats away, how to get an almost 3-year-old to listen, strategies for stopping a 22-month-old from climbing stairs, handling a toddler who constantly says no, addressing a 6-year-old not listening at school, and how to respond to a 3-year-old giving the silent treatment. 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 Not Listening
- 0:52 Why Don’t Kids Listen to Their Parents?
- 2:18 Feeling Like You Have to Repeat Yourself as a Parent?
- 2:49 Getting Toddlers to Listen to You
- 4:32 Can Listening Go on the BratBusters Behaviour Board?
- 5:14 How Lisa Approaches Kids Not Listening?
- 7:10 Listener Question 1: 14-Year-Not Not Listening?
- 8:15 Lisa’s Top Five Tips For Parenting Teenagers
- 10:01 Swinging a Pendulum Between the Pleaser Parent and Authority-Style Parent
- 11:59 Listener Question 2: Having to Remind Kids to Put Shoes and Coats Away?
- 14:27 Listener Question 3: How to Get an Almost 3-Year-Old to Listen?
- 18:15 Listener Question 4: Getting 22-Month-Old to Stop Climbing Stairs?
- 20:50 Listener Question 5: Toddler Constantly Saying No?
- 21:53 Listener Question 6: 6-Year-Old Not Listening at School?
- 23:48 Listener Question 7: 3-Year-Old Giving the Silent Treatment?
- 25:20 Final Thoughts on Kids Ignoring Their Parents

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