Learn to Speak Kid
by Bonnieandthomasliotta
Latest episode
Gentle Parenting Failed. FAFO Parenting Won't Save You Either.
Gentle Parenting Failed. FAFO Parenting Won't Save You Either.
About this podcast
Learn to Speak Kid with Bonnie & Thomas Liotta
Parenting doesn’t come with a manual—but it can come with a new language. On the Learn to Speak Kid Podcast, Bonnie and Thomas Liotta share a revolutionary parenting philosophy that turns defiance, outbursts, and stress into cooperation, confidence, and peace.
Drawing from 60+ years of combined experience in leadership, personal development, and life-skills training, they teach parents how to stop managing behavior and start leading their children with purpose. Forget quick fixes, labels, and endless therapy. This is about empowering your kids with the life skills they need to thrive—and giving you the clarity and confidence to enjoy parenting again.
Every episode blends real stories, timeless principles, and practical strategies to help you:
Transform power struggles into connection.
Replace punishment and bribes with proactive leadership.
Raise emotionally intelligent, respectful, and self-motivated kids.
Create peace and harmony in your home—guaranteed.
If you’re ready to parent with vision instead of reaction—and to finally enjoy the family life you’ve always dreamed of—this podcast is for you.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 58 episodes
- Gentle Parenting Failed. FAFO Parenting Won't Save You Either. · 19 min · Episode 58Gentle parenting isn't working, and now FAFO parenting (fool around and find out) is the new trend taking over. But letting kids "figure life out themselves" fails for the same…
- The Parenting Style That's Breaking Your Connection With Your Child · 35 min · Episode 57When good parents are still struggling, it’s not because they’re failing, it’s because they’ve been handed the wrong tools, and this episode shows you why control-based parenting…
- ODD, Meltdowns & Missing Life Skills: Why Punishment Isn’t Working · 20 min · Episode 56What if your child’s defiant behavior is not the cause of the problem… but the effect? In this episode, Bonnie and Thomas Liotta reveal why so many parents of strong-willed…
- Why ODD Kids Create Power Struggles (And How to Stop Them) · 14 min · Episode 55If you feel like you’re constantly battling your child, walking on eggshells, and stuck in endless power struggles — this episode will change how you see everything. Bonnie and…
- ODD Child Explodes Over “No”? Try This One Validation Shift · 15 min · Episode 54Does your child lose it over the smallest things — being told no, leaving the water park, skipping McDonald’s, or a tiny change in plans? In this conversation, Bonnie and Thomas…
- Why Kids Explode Over Small Things (The Real Cause Parents Miss) · 15 min · Episode 53Why does your child melt down over something so small? This episode uncovers the real reason behind explosive behavior—and why traditional parenting approaches often make it…
- Should You Medicate an ODD Child? The Truth About Defiance · 18 min · Episode 52If your child has been labeled with ODD, ADHD, or DMDD, you’ve likely been told medication is the next step. But what if defiant behavior isn’t something to suppress… but…
- ODD Child? Why Control, Punishment, and “Gentle” Parenting Keep Backfiring · 14 min · Episode 51If your child has been labeled with ODD, ADHD, or another behavior disorder, and your home feels filled with power struggles, screaming, arguing, or constant resistance, this…
- DMDD, Defiant Behavior, and the Parenting Shift That Changes Everything · 19 min · Episode 50If your child has been labeled with DMDD, ADHD, or ODD, and nothing seems to be working, this message will give you a completely different lens. Bonnie and Thomas Liotta unpack…
- PDA, Defiance & Explosive Behavior: Why Your Child Won’t Listen (And What Actually Works) · 13 min · Episode 49If your child refuses to listen, avoids demands, or melts down when asked to do simple things… you’re not alone. Many parents today are being told their child has PDA, ADHD, or…
- ODD, DMDD, and Defiant Behavior: What Your Child Needs Instead of Punishment · 15 min · Episode 48What if your child is not trying to be difficult—but simply does not see the world the way you do? In this message, Bonnie and Thomas Liotta explain why children labeled ODD…
- ODD & Meltdowns: The Truth Behind Defiant Behavior · 22 min · Episode 47Struggling with meltdowns, defiance, or explosive behavior? In this episode, Bonnie and Thomas Liotta reveal why traditional discipline methods often make behavior worse — and…
- ODD Kids & The Parenting Shift That Changes Everything · 20 min · Episode 46Are your ADHD or ODD kids constantly waiting for direction, avoiding responsibility, or lacking motivation? In this episode, we uncover the hidden parenting patterns that create…
- Hyperactive Disorder or Hyperactive Order? The ADHD Conversation Parents Need · 18 min · Episode 45Many children today are labeled hyperactive, defiant, or diagnosed with ADHD. Parents are told their child can’t focus, won’t listen, and needs correction, therapy, or…
- ADHD in Kids: Attention Deficit to Attention Surplus · 18 min · Episode 44Have you been told your child has ADHD, ADD, or a behavior disorder that needs medication, therapy, and long-term management? In this powerful conversation, Bonnie and Thomas…
- What If Nothing Is Wrong with Your Child? · 22 min · Episode 43What if your child isn’t broken... but the parenting approach you've been taught is? In this powerful conversation, Bonnie and Thomas Liotta share how everything changed when…
- Independent vs Dependent in ODD Kids: Why “Doing Everything” Backfires (And What To Do Instead) · 18 min · Episode 42Do your kids wait until the last minute, lay around until you tell them what to do, or seem to “need you” for everything? Bonnie and Thomas Liotta unpack the real difference…
- The Picky Eater Problem Parents Get Wrong · 9 min · Episode 41Do your kids refuse dinner, say “Eww,” or turn meals into a power struggle? In this conversation, Bonnie and Thomas Liotta share a simple, life-changing shift that reduces…
- The #1 Parenting Myth: “Talking It Through” (Why It Backfires + What To Do Instead) · 17 min · Episode 40Do you feel like a broken record—repeating yourself all day and still getting the same behavior tomorrow? In this episode, Bonnie and Thomas Liotta break down why “talking it…
- Consequences vs Accountability: The Parenting Shift That Changes Everything · 16 min · Episode 39Are consequences really teaching responsibility — or just control? In this episode, Bonnie and Thomas Liotta explore the powerful difference between consequences and…
