Learn more at https://bratbusters.com In this episode, Lisa discusses reasons why she sees discipline not working. Throughout the podcast she talks about the importance of consistency, why connecting with your kids is vital, focusing on actions over words, why she doesn’t recommend discussing bad behaviour with kids, the impact of showing frustration towards your kids, different parenting styles, the task of becoming a calm leader, and her thoughts about parents trying to get their kids to obey them. Lastly, Lisa addresses seven listener questions, covering how to stay consistent as a parent after being too permissive, managing bedtime battles with a 6-year-old, determining the right response when a 10-year-old throws a rock through a window, handling a 4-year-old's tantrums across both daycare and home settings, navigating a 3-year-old's constant desire to play, whether interrupting is an appropriate rule for the behavior board, and how to effectively manage consequences when outside the home. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Why Your Discipline Isn’t Working 01:14 Reason 1: Discipline Consistency 06:31 Reason 2: Connection With Your Kids 07:26 Reason 3: Focusing On Words Over Actions 09:16 Reason 4: Discussing Bad Behaviour 13:42 Reason 5: Showing Frustration Towards Your Kids 14:15 Reason 6: Different Parenting Styles 16:29 Listener Question 1: How to Stay Consistent as a Parent When You’ve Let Too Much Go? 17:41 Listener Question 2: Bedtime Battles With 6-Year-Old? 20:37 The Task of Becoming a Calm Leader 23:00 Listener Question 3: 10-Year-Old Threw a Rock Through Window? 25:48 Listener Question 4: 4-Year-Old Having Tantrums at Daycare and at Home? 28:51 Listener Question 5: 3-Year-Old Wants to Play All The Time? 31:29 Lisa’s Thoughts on Parents Trying to Get Their Kids to Obey Them 32:22 Listener Question 6: Can Interrupting Go on the BratBusters Behaviour Board? 34:59 Listener Question 7: Consequences When Outside the Home? 37:48 Parents Wanting to Explain Bad Behaviour 39:42 Final Thoughts on Discipline Not Working Thank you for joining us! If you’re looking to learn more about the BratBusters Behaviour Board, parenting courses, and more, visit https://bratbusters.com today. Have a parenting question you’d like to submit for a chance to be featured in an upcoming podcast? You can submit yours here https://bratbusters.com/podcast-questions/ Let’s Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bratbustersparenting/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bratbustersparenting?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BratBustersParenting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BratBustersParenting 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