Are Your Kids Controlling the Household? Why Your Reactions Matter

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In this episode Lisa discusses the importance of controlling the energy of the house and seeing things in a positive and cheery light as a parent. Throughout the discussion she also shares personal experiences with her mom and her own kids on this topic and why she believes calm leadership parenting is different from the authority style.

In this episode, Lisa addresses four listener questions, covering a 7-year-old who bosses around their younger sibling, children who constantly ask "why," parental preference for everyday tasks, and a 4-year-old who hates losing games.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Kids Controlling the Household
04:11 Trying to Be Cheery When You’re Going Through a Tough Time
06:40 Personal Story: How Lisa’s Mother Saw the Glass Half Full
08:43 Listener Question 1: 7-Year-Old Bossing Around Their Younger Sibling?
11:01 Listener Question 2: Kids Always Asking Why?
12:45 Listener Question 3: Parental Preference For Everyday Tasks?
15:06 Personal Story: The Stomach Bug
17:09 Do Your Kids Feel Comfortable Calling You Out?
21:13 Listener Question 4: 4-Year-Old Hates Losing Games?
23:30 Final Thoughts on Controlling the Energy of the House

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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