# Staying Calm When Your Kid Loses Control

An episode of [BratBusters Parenting Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1770136136), 29 Jan 2026, 27 min.

Audio: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2404296/episodes/18563754-staying-calm-when-your-kid-loses-control.mp3

#138 In this episode, Lisa discusses the topic of parenting kids with big feelings and emotions. She covers her top three calm leadership qualities, staying calm during the parenting storms, and the variety of parenting methods out there. Lastly, Lisa addresses six listener questions focused on emotional regulation and boundaries, specifically exploring how to approach heightened emotions in a 4-year-old, managing big tantrums when things don’t go a child's way, the best way to connect with an 18-month-old after a tantrum, what to do when a toddler is rejecting a parent, handling 17-month-old mealtimes meltdowns, and the impact of going back on your word after telling a toddler no. 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 Parenting Kids With Big Emotions
- 0:56 Lisa’s Top Three Calm Leadership Qualities
- 2:45 Staying Calm During the Parenting Storms
- 3:34 Listener Question 1: How to Approach Heightened Emotions From a 4-Year-Old?
- 7:26 Listener Question 2: 3-Year-Old Has Big Tantrums When Things Don’t Go Her Way?
- 12:19 Parenting When There Are So Many Different Methods Out There
- 14:54 Lisa’s Admiration For Teachers
- 16:29 Listener Question 3: Connecting After a Tantrum With 18-Month-Old?
- 17:57 Listener Question 4: Toddler Rejecting Parent?
- 20:54 Listener Question 5: 17-Month-Old Meltdown Around Mealtimes?
- 21:43 Listener Question 6: Going Back On Your Word When You’ve Told Toddler No?
- 25:04 Final Thoughts on Approaching Big Feelings & Emotions

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