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  • Defiant Kids, Diagnoses & The Missing Life Skill

    Defiant Kids, Diagnoses & The Missing Life Skill
    Mar 3 2026

    Why are searches for “defiant child” exploding in 2026? In this episode, Bonnie and Thomas Liotta explore the root behind oppositional behavior and why modern discipline strategies often create dependent children instead of capable ones. Discover how modeling, repetition, and life skill development awaken the champion inside every child.
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    19 min
  • Punishment Backfires: The “Batteries Backwards” Problem With Defiant Kids

    Punishment Backfires: The “Batteries Backwards” Problem With Defiant Kids
    Feb 26 2026

    Scrolling social media parenting advice can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re dealing with a defiant, disruptive, or out-of-control child.

    In this episode, Bonnie and Thomas Liotta explain why taking things away and “punishing harder” often creates more confusion and more power struggles.

    You’ll learn the difference between bribes vs goals, why kids lose the desire to cooperate, and how a simple “This, Then That” shift helps children build life skills, autonomy, and real cooperation.
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    18 min