Podcasts · BratBusters Parenting Podcast

Decoding Your Toddlers: Aggressive Behaviour, Bossiness, Clinginess & More!

2 Dec 2025 · 35 min · Episode 121

#121 In this episode, Lisa discusses parenting toddlers. She covers her top five tips for parenting toddlers, feeling lost as a parent, why she thinks kids like heightened emotions, whether getting respect from your kids is easy, and what she believes parents should focus on. Lastly, Lisa addresses eleven listener questions, covering a 17-month-old who runs away laughing when corrected, a toddler who prefers their dad for bath and bedtime, a 28-month-old who pinches, scratches, or bites younger children, a 19-month-old's mealtime tantrums, toddler whining, the difference between a toddler controlling the fun versus being bossy, a toddler who constantly wants hugs, general toddler tantrums, an 18-month-old who hits parents, toddlers having tantrums at night, and how to approach a toddler who is suddenly being clingy.

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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

Links in the notes 5

• https://bratbusters.podia.com/toddler-bootcamp
• https://bratbusters.podia.com/126b3bf6-b5aa-4088-a040-0bb54beb82c8
• https://bratbusters.podia.com/behaviour-board
• https://bratbusters.com/coaching/
• https://bratbusters.com/podcast-questions/