Learn more at https://bratbusters.com In this episode, Lisa discusses her approach to toddler power struggles. She covers discipline methods she doesn’t recommend, expectations when it comes to toddler parenting, tantrums, and the importance of playing with your children in their world. Lastly, in this episode, Lisa addresses eight listener questions, discussing whether you should be holding a 16-month-old during a tantrum, how to handle a toddler hitting a younger sibling while they are being fed, what to do when a 20-month-old is throwing food, how to manage aggressive toddler behaviour, the best way to respond to a toddler throwing things and climbing, how to handle a toddler interrupting conversations, what it means when an almost 3-year-old smirks when they act out, and how to address a 19-month-old throwing things over a baby gate. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Toddler Power Struggles 01:40 Discipline Methods Lisa Doesn’t Recommend 03:48 Expectations When it Comes to Toddler Parenting 05:46 Listener Question 1: Holding a 16-Month-Old During Tantrum? 08:54 Tantrums About Wants Compared to Needs 09:32 Listener Question 2: Toddler Hitting Younger Sibling When They Are Being Fed? 11:15 Listener Question 3: 20-Month-Old Throwing Food? 16:32 Listener Question 4: Aggressive Toddler Behaviour? 18:14 Listener Question 5: Toddler Throwing Things and Climbing? 20:08 The Importance of Playing With Your Children in Their World 21:27 Listener Question 6: Toddler Interrupting Conversations? 24:48 Listener Question 7: Almost 3-Year-Old Smirks When They Act Out? 26:24 Listener Question 8: 19-Month-Old Throwing Things Over Baby Gate? 28:24 Final Thoughts on Power Struggles With Your Toddler 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