Why ODD Kids Create Power Struggles (And How to Stop Them)

The Parenting Style That's Breaking Your Connection With Your Child

A mom posted in a Facebook group, desperate and heartbroken. She goes to church. She gives her daughter love and attention. She does everything the experts told her to do. And her nine-year-old is still disrespectful, angry, and distant every single day. Sound familiar? In this episode, Bonnie and Thomas Liotta break down the hidden parenting style that is silently destroying the connection between you and your child. Whether you lean toward strict discipline or gentle redirection, both approaches share the same root problem: control. And control cannot build the relationship your child actually needs. You will learn why your child was never the problem, what Imago Dei really means for how you see your child every day, the truth about the rod in Scripture and why it was never meant for punishment, and how to shift from correcting behavior to building life skills. Your child is not a diagnosis. They are not broken. They are a reflection of God, and they need you to see them that way. Parent in Love is releasing July 2026. To get on the waitlist, visit https://parentinlove.com/ [https://parentinlove.com/] Ready to experience more peace and cooperation in your home? Visit https://LearnToSpeakKid.com/ [https://LearnToSpeakKid.com/]

ODD, Meltdowns & Missing Life Skills: Why Punishment Isn’t Working

What 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, explosive, ODD, ADHD, or defiant children stay stuck in a cycle of correction, punishment, consequences, and emotional exhaustion.   Most parenting advice teaches parents what to do after the meltdown happens. But Bonnie and Thomas show parents how to look before the behavior — where the missing life skill, unmet training, or unclear expectation may actually be hiding.   You’ll hear the powerful story of Brandon, a boy whose behavior changed when Thomas discovered the real reason behind his acting out. You’ll also learn why guiding behavior is not the same as letting children “get away with everything,” and how biblical parenting was always meant to guide, teach, and train — not punish from frustration.   If you’ve tried everything and nothing is bringing peace into your home, this episode will help you see your child, and your role as a parent, in a whole new way.   Learn more here:   https://thepathtoparentingparadise.com/

Why ODD Kids Create Power Struggles (And How to Stop Them)

If 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 Thomas Liotta reveal why defiance is often created unintentionally by parenting patterns, and how shifting your role from “making your child happy” to “preparing them for life” can transform your home.   Learn how to guide your child instead of controlling them — and finally experience peace and cooperation.   👉 https://thepathtoparentingparadise.com/

ODD Child Explodes Over “No”? Try This One Validation Shift

Does 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 Liotta explain why explosive behavior is often not about the thing your child is reacting to. It is about feeling unseen, unheard, and missing the life skills needed to handle disappointment.   You’ll learn why labels like ODD, ADHD, or DMDD do not automatically create peace in the home, why harsh punishment and modern correction often make things worse, and how one simple validation shift can begin changing the atmosphere today.   This is not about giving in. It is about learning to speak kid so your child can feel heard and become easier to guide.   👉 https://thepathtoparentingparadise.com/

Why Kids Explode Over Small Things (The Real Cause Parents Miss)

Why 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 worse.   Discover how to move from reacting to guiding, and begin raising a child who can handle life with confidence.   👉 https://thepathtoparentingparadise.com/