Flexible Routines to Implement for Summer: Consistency Without Strict Schedules

BratBusters Parenting Podcast

In this episode Lisa discusses keeping routines even during the summer months and the three routines she usually suggests parents get in place; school morning routine, mealtime routine, and bedtime routine. Additionally, topics covered include the idea of kids being able to manipulate their parents, how to set up a bedtime routine, and Lisa’s general message around calm leadership parenting.
Throughout the podcast Lisa answers five listener questions covering various parenting challenges, including how to get back on track with the BratBusters Behaviour Board, managing a 3-year-old who refuses naps, strategies for cutting back on screen time during the week, navigating mealtime battles with a 4-year-old, and addressing a 4-year-old who constantly drags out the bedtime routine.
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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

Chapters

1. Introduction to Routines as a Parent During the Summer (00:00:00)

2. The Three Routines Lisa Suggests Parents Get in Place (00:02:13)

3. Setting Up a Bedtime Routine (00:04:34)

4. Lisa’s Take on the Kids Manipulating You (00:08:00)

5. Personal Story: Amy Sleeping Through Firefighters Checking the House (00:08:45)

6. Listener Question 1: Getting Back on Track Using the BratBusters Behaviour Board? (00:11:24)

7. Listener Question 2: 3-Year-Old Refusing to Nap at Home? (00:12:24)

8. Listener Question 3: Cutting Back on Screen Time During the Week? (00:16:42)

9. Listener Question 4: 4-Year-Old Mealtime Battles? (00:21:52)

10. Lisa’s Message Around Calm Leadership Parenting (00:28:23)

11. Listener Question 5: 4-Year-Old Constantly Dragging Out Bedtime Routine? (00:32:55)