Pull-ups promise convenience — but at a cost.
 
In this episode, Bonnie and Thomas Liotta explain why pull-ups delay independence, remove learning signals, and keep children dependent far longer than necessary. Learn what actually builds confidence, dignity, and real-life capability in children.

Pull-ups promise convenience — but at a cost. In this episode, Bonnie and Thomas Liotta explain why pull-ups delay independence, remove learning signals, and keep children dependent far longer than necessary. Learn what actually builds confidence, dignity, and real-life capability in children.

Pull-ups promise convenience — but at a cost.
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In this episode, Bonnie and Thomas Liotta explain why pull-ups delay independence, remove learning signals, and keep children dependent far longer than necessary. Learn what actually builds confidence, dignity, and real-life capability in children.
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The Pull-Up Trap: Why Potty Training Keeps Kids Dependent

Welcome to Learn to Speak Kid, the podcast that dives deep into real situations with real talk for struggling moms who know there must be a better way to raise kids! Transform how you understand and communicate with your children so you can live the life of your parenting dreams. Hosted by Bonnie and Thomas Liotta, a dynamic duo with over 60 years of combined leadership experience—Thomas as a Martial Arts Expert and Bonnie as a business leader and mom who has lived through ODD, ADHD, anxiety, and depression until finding Thomas—this show offers a powerful, leadership-driven approach to parenting. Each episode explores proven methods for raising confident, emotionally secure, and empowered children, particularly when facing the challenges of behavioral and emotional disorders like oppositional defiant disorder, intermittent explosive disorder and DMDD. Whether you’re struggling with defiance, anxiety, or simply the everyday chaos of family life, we’ll equip you with the parenting tools to build peace, harmony, and cooperation in your home. Bonnie and Thomas offer practical strategies, heartfelt stories, and expert insights that move away from gentle or authoritative parenting methods and focus instead on leadership, respect, and connection. You’ll discover how to lead your children purposefully, guiding them through emotional challenges with love, clarity, and confidence. Ready to break through the chaos and reclaim peace in your home? Tune in each week for life-changing inspiration and a new way to speak the language of love, respect, and leadership with your kids.

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Welcome to Learn to Speak Kid, the podcast that dives deep into real situations with real talk for struggling moms who know there must be a better way to raise kids! Transform how you understand and communicate with your children so you can live the life of your parenting dreams. Hosted by Bonnie and Thomas Liotta, a dynamic duo with over 60 years of combined leadership experience—Thomas as a Martial Arts Expert and Bonnie as a business leader and mom who has lived through ODD, ADHD, anxiety, and depression until finding Thomas—this show offers a powerful, leadership-driven approach to parenting.Each episode explores proven methods for raising confident, emotionally secure, and empowered children, particularly when facing the challenges of behavioral and emotional disorders like oppositional defiant disorder, intermittent explosive disorder and DMDD. Whether you’re struggling with defiance, anxiety, or simply the everyday chaos of family life, we’ll equip you with the parenting tools to build peace, harmony, and cooperation in your home.Bonnie and Thomas offer practical strategies, heartfelt stories, and expert insights that move away from gentle or authoritative parenting methods and focus instead on leadership, respect, and connection. You’ll discover how to lead your children purposefully, guiding them through emotional challenges with love, clarity, and confidence.Ready to break through the chaos and reclaim peace in your home? Tune in each week for life-changing inspiration and a new way to speak the language of love, respect, and leadership with your kids.

Welcome to Learn to Speak Kid, the podcast that dives deep into real situations with real talk for struggling moms who know there must be a better way to raise kids! Transform how you understand and communicate with your children so you can live the life of your parenting dreams. Hosted by Bonnie and Thomas Liotta, a dynamic duo with over 60 years of combined leadership experience—Thomas as a Martial Arts Expert and Bonnie as a business leader and mom who has lived through ODD, ADHD, anxiety, and depression until finding Thomas—this show offers a powerful, leadership-driven approach to parenting. Each episode explores proven methods for raising confident, emotionally secure, and empowered children, particularly when facing the challenges of behavioral and emotional disorders like oppositional defiant disorder, intermittent explosive disorder and DMDD. Whether you’re struggling with defiance, anxiety, or simply the everyday chaos of family life, we’ll equip you with the parenting tools to build peace, harmony, and cooperation in your home. Bonnie and Thomas offer practical strategies, heartfelt stories, and expert insights that move away from gentle or authoritative parenting methods and focus instead on leadership, respect, and connection. You’ll discover how to lead your children purposefully, guiding them through emotional challenges with love, clarity, and confidence. Ready to break through the chaos and reclaim peace in your home? Tune in each week for life-changing inspiration and a new way to speak the language of love, respect, and leadership with your kids.

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