Learn to Speak Kid

Parents searching for help with ODD (oppositional defiant disorder) and ADHD often feel stuck in years of therapy with little change. In this Learn to Speak Kid episode, Bonnie and Thomas Liotta share why a proactive, life-skills approach—self-control, responsibility, self-discipline, and focus—can create authentic transformation in 90 days without harsh punishment, endless appointments, or mind-altering medication. You’ll learn how “goal power,” guiding behavior (not managing symptoms), and CCFL’s 12 Principles bridge short-term wins into long-term change so defiant child behavior becomes cooperation at home and school. Click here for solutions that work!

Tired of band-aid solutions for your child's aggressive behavior? The Learn to Speak Kid podcast with Bonnie and Thomas Liotta helps parents get to the root cause of oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), DMDD, ADHD, and defiant child behavior. Discover why labels fall short and how missing life skills—not broken brains—drive aggressive outbursts, meltdowns, and defiance. Learn proven strategies to transform even the most challenging child behavior without harsh punishment or endless therapy. Move from managing behavior to teaching life skills that empower children to choose cooperation from the inside out. Real solutions for real parents raising difficult kids. Tap Here for life-changing resources.
 

Parents of oppositional defiant disorder kids are often told to punish, take things away, or rely on time-outs. But what if that approach is actually making things worse? In this episode, Bonnie shares her story of discovering why traditional discipline failed — and how shifting to a proactive, life-skills-based plan turned defiance into cooperation. You’ll learn why “goal power” changes everything and how to stop living in daily battles with your child. Are you seeking resources that promote harmony and cooperation? Click Here

Join Bonnie and Thomas Leota on Learn to Speak Kid as they tackle one of parenting's toughest questions: Is Oppositional Defiant Disorder the parent's fault? Through personal stories and unique perspectives, they explore how ODD develops, why traditional labels may miss the mark, and how parents can feel empowered rather than blamed. Discover why every child is born a "genius" and how understanding the natural learning process can transform difficult behaviors into cooperative ones. This episode challenges conventional thinking about child behavior disorders and offers hope for parents struggling with defiant children. Need resources to turn ODD into cooperation? Click Here

Discover the surprising secret to raising confident, independent, and truly successful children. Bonnie and Thomas Liotta reveal why struggle is essential for your child's development and how well-intentioned parents might be accidentally crippling their kids' future success. Learn the universal formula that transforms children from dependent to champion status, why video games aren't the enemy, and how to stop being a "broken record" parent. This eye-opening conversation challenges conventional parenting wisdom and provides practical solutions you can implement today.

Bonnie & Thomas unpack why so many loving parents feel scared to set boundaries—and how to transition from a reactive “because I said so” or endless gentle negotiating approach to a proactive system where the environment (not the child) holds the authority. You’ll hear Bonnie’s raw story of ADHD/ODD meltdowns transformed into calm cooperation, the power of earned privileges (paycheck vs. allowance), and how structure and validation create confident, independent kids. Practical, hopeful, life-changing.
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Social media isn’t going away—so how do we prepare our kids for it? In this episode, we explore why giving kids devices without earning them is backwards, and how life skills training—not control—is the key to raising confident, prepared kids in the digital age. Need help with a defiant child? Get started here. 

What every great parent needs to know about aggressive child behavior. You might be wondering what's going on and what you can do to address it.
In this episode, we delve into the causes of aggressive child behavior and provide actionable solutions to help parents confidently manage these situations.
From emotional dysregulation to environmental stressors, we examine the various factors that can trigger aggression in children. Plus, we share strategies for teaching emotional regulation, setting boundaries, and fostering positive behavior.
If you're ready to turn chaos into harmony in your home, this episode is for you! If you need help now, see our Linktree for resources and options...tap here.