# Are You Raising a Kind Child … or a People Pleaser?

An episode of [BratBusters Parenting Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1770136136), 26 Mar 2026, 27 min.

Audio: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2404296/episodes/18851474-are-you-raising-a-kind-child-or-a-people-pleaser.mp3

#154 In this episode, Lisa discusses her approach to raising kind children. Throughout the conversation she covers her tips for raising teenagers and the difference between people pleasers and kind individuals from her perspective. Lastly, in this episode, Lisa addresses ten listener questions, exploring how to teach a toddler empathy, effective consequence ideas for a 30-month-old, how to handle a toddler repeatedly asking questions that have already been answered, and managing bad behavior at school from a 5-year-old. She then discusses what to do when a 3-year-old won’t say thank you, how to lead a strong-willed 8-year-old who will not do as asked, responding to an 8-year-old who gets uncomfortable during a parent’s consequences, navigating power struggles with a 13-year-old, addressing toddler swearing, and managing name-calling from a 5-year-old. 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 Raising a Kind Child
- 1:23 Listener Question 1: How to Teach a Toddler Empathy?
- 3:45 Listener Question 2: Consequence Ideas For a 30-Month-Old?
- 5:23 Listener Question 3: Toddler Repeatedly Asking Questions That Have Been Answered?
- 6:20 Listener Question 4: Bad Behaviour at School From 5-Year-Old?
- 8:53 Listener Question 5: 3-Year-Old Won’t Say Thank You?
- 11:27 Listener Question 6: Strong-Willed 8-Year-Old Will Not Do as Asked?
- 15:15 Listener Question 7: 8-Year-Old Gets Uncomfortable During Parent’s Consequences?
- 16:03 Listener Question 8: Power Struggles With 13-Year-Old?
- 19:24 Listener Question 9: Toddler Swearing?
- 20:33 Listener Question 10: 5-Year-Old Name Calling?
- 20:52 The Difference Between People Pleasers and Kindness

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