Transforming Parenthood | The Parent Coaching Chair hosted by Julie Fragnito, MS Ed.

Julie Fragnito, MS Ed.
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The Parent Coaching Chair is a podcast where real parents bring real questions — and get live, focused coaching in real time. Each episode features a 20-minute audio-only coaching session centered around one specific parenting moment. No names. No judgment. No fluff. Just practical support, emotional insight, and grounded strategies parents can actually use. Hosted by Julie, certified parent coach, educator, and mother. This podcast exists to help parents feel less alone, more confident, and more connected — both to their children and to themselves.

Episodes

  1. 1D AGO

    When Things Escalate Quickly: from "put your clothes away" to "you hate me"

    In this episode, you’ll hear a real coaching session with a mom navigating her 10-year-old daughter’s intense pushback during a simple bedtime routine. What looks like defiance quickly spirals into emotional outbursts, hurtful words, and confusion about how to respond without damaging connection. We break down what’s actually driving these moments (hint: it’s not what it seems), and I walk her through how to hold firm boundaries without over-explaining, overreacting, or losing closeness. 💡 Want to be on the podcast? Fill out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠this application⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive a free 20-minute coaching session with me (anonymous and audio-only). I hope we can work together soon and continue helping the Transforming Parenthood community grow and thrive. 💡 Looking for more ways to lead your home with calm, confidence, and clarity? Here's how I help parents navigate real-life parenting moments. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠printable guides (free & for purchase)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠video courses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (✨ Podcast listeners get 15% off my signature Mastering High Structure High Nurture Parenting course by using this exclusive promo code: PODCAST15 at checkout ✨)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠free, practical daily tools on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(230K+ followers) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠free, practical daily tools on FB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (300K+ followers) 💡 Discover even more tools, strategies, and support at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.transformingparenthood.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ I am so very grateful you're here. Don't forget to rate or review and please give me a follow on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. It really helps! Thanks for being a part of the TP Community. See you back here next week!

    15 min

  2. MAR 16

    When No Triggers a Toddler Meltdown

    In this episode, we step inside a real-time coaching session with parents navigating a very common toddler challenge: what happens when a simple “no” sparks a big reaction. When their 3-year-old son is told he can’t have the second half of a banana before dinner, frustration quickly turns into stomping, throwing, and even hitting—leaving his parents wondering how to hold the boundary without escalating the chaos. Together, we unpack why toddlers react so strongly to limits and why calm explanations often don’t land in those heated moments. I share practical, high-structure, high-nurture tools to help parents address aggression quickly, reduce power struggles, and teach simple communication skills that help toddlers get their needs met without meltdowns. If you’re parenting a child who reacts intensely to “no,” this conversation will help you lead those moments with clarity, confidence, and connection. 💡 Want to be on the podcast? Fill out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠this application⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive a free 20-minute coaching session with me (anonymous and audio-only). I hope we can work together soon and continue helping the Transforming Parenthood community grow and thrive. 💡 Looking for more ways to lead your home with calm, confidence, and clarity? Here's how I help parents navigate real-life parenting moments. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠printable guides (free & for purchase)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠video courses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (✨ Podcast listeners get 15% off my signature Mastering High Structure High Nurture Parenting course by using this exclusive promo code: PODCAST15 at checkout ✨)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠free, practical daily tools on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(230K+ followers) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠free, practical daily tools on FB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (300K+ followers) 💡 Discover even more tools, strategies, and support at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.transformingparenthood.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ I am so very grateful you're here. Don't forget to rate or review and please give me a follow on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. It really helps! Thanks for being a part of the TP Community. See you back here next week!

    18 min

  3. MAR 9

    When Your Kids Ignore You and You Explode

    In this episode, we step inside a real-time coaching session with a working mom of four who walks into a peaceful home—only to find herself overwhelmed and unraveling minutes later. We talk honestly about mom guilt, mental overload, losing your cool, and the pressure so many parents feel to “hold it all together.” Together, we unpack what really happened in that chaotic moment and share practical, high-structure, high-nurture tools to help you respond with clarity, confidence, and connection. If you’ve ever ended a hard day feeling defeated or disappointed in yourself, this conversation will remind you: you’re not failing—you’re human, and there is a better way forward. 💡 Want to be on the podcast? Fill out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠this application⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive a free 20-minute coaching session with me (anonymous and audio-only). I hope we can work together soon and continue helping the Transforming Parenthood community grow and thrive. 💡 Looking for more ways to lead your home with calm, confidence, and clarity? Here's how I help parents navigate real-life parenting moments. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠printable guides (free & for purchase)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠video courses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (✨ Podcast listeners get 15% off my signature Mastering High Structure High Nurture Parenting course by using this exclusive promo code: PODCAST15 at checkout ✨)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠free, practical daily tools on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(230K+ followers) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠free, practical daily tools on FB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (300K+ followers) 💡 Discover even more tools, strategies, and support at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.transformingparenthood.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ I am so very grateful you're here. Don't forget to rate or review and please give me a follow on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. It really helps! Thanks for being a part of the TP Community. See you back here next week!

    19 min

  4. MAR 2

    One Mom's Regretful Moment.

    In today’s episode, we zoom in on a moment that feels overwhelming for so many parents—when you set a clear boundary, follow through calmly, and your child still has a full emotional meltdown. From screaming and grabbing to tears and regret, these moments can leave you feeling shaken, guilty, and unsure if you handled it “the right way.” We walk through a real-life coaching session with a mom who shares a vulnerable bedtime incident and a reaction she wishes she could take back. Together, we unpack what was really happening beneath her daughter’s behavior, why some kids experience limits as a threat to their self-worth, and how overwhelm can push even the most loving parents past their edge. 💡 Want to be on the podcast? Fill out ⁠⁠⁠⁠this application⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive a free 20-minute coaching session with me (anonymous and audio-only). I hope we can work together soon and continue helping the Transforming Parenthood community grow and thrive. 💡 Looking for more ways to lead your home with calm, confidence, and clarity? Here's how I help parents navigate real-life parenting moments. ⁠⁠⁠⁠printable guides (free & for purchase)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠video courses⁠⁠⁠⁠ (✨ Podcast listeners get 15% off my signature Mastering High Structure High Nurture Parenting course by using this exclusive promo code: PODCAST15 at checkout ✨)⁠⁠⁠⁠1:1 coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠free, practical daily tools on IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠(230K+ followers) ⁠⁠⁠⁠free, practical daily tools on FB⁠⁠⁠⁠ (300K+ followers) 💡 Discover even more tools, strategies, and support at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.transformingparenthood.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ I am so very grateful you're here. Thanks for being a part of the TP Community. See you back here next week!

    18 min

  5. FEB 23

    Handling Your Kid's Persistence Without Losing Your Cool

    In today’s episode, we zoom in on a moment that feels small but can be incredibly draining for parents—when your child asks the same question again and again, even after you’ve already answered clearly. Whether it’s about candy, screen time, or wanting to play right now, these moments can quickly trigger irritation, self-doubt, and the feeling that your voice isn’t being heard. We explore what’s really driving this behavior in young kids, including impulsivity, excitement, curiosity, and attention seeking, and why repeated questions aren’t about disrespect or defiance. I walk through practical, concrete tools to help you respond calmly, break the cycle, and meet your child’s need for connection—without repeating yourself or losing your patience. If you’ve ever wondered how to hold boundaries and stay connected at the same time, this episode is for you. Let’s get started. 💡 Want to be on the podcast? Fill out ⁠⁠⁠this application⁠⁠⁠ to receive a free 20-minute coaching session with me (anonymous and audio-only). I hope we can work together soon and continue helping the Transforming Parenthood community grow and thrive. 💡 Looking for more ways to lead your home with calm, confidence, and clarity? Here's how I help parents navigate real-life parenting moments. ⁠⁠⁠printable guides (free & for purchase)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠video courses⁠⁠⁠ (✨ Podcast listeners get 15% off my signature Mastering High Structure High Nurture Parenting course by using this exclusive promo code: PODCAST15 at checkout ✨)⁠⁠⁠1:1 coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠free, practical daily tools on IG ⁠⁠⁠(230K+ followers) ⁠⁠⁠free, practical daily tools on FB⁠⁠⁠ (300K+ followers) 💡 Discover even more tools, strategies, and support at ⁠⁠⁠www.transformingparenthood.com⁠⁠⁠ I am so very grateful you're here. Thanks for being a part of the TP Community. See you back here next week!

    20 min

  6. FEB 16

    When One Correction Sends Your Kid Over the Edge

    In today’s episode, we unpack what to do when aseemingly simple homework moment turns into intense frustration, defiance, and withdrawal. We zoom in on a small interaction between grandma and grandson, homework time where the assignment involved doing five problems and use complete sentences, but underneath it is a much bigger question many caregivers are carrying: How do I support a child who melts down when things feel hard or overwhelming? We talk about why kids react this way, what’s really happening in their nervous system, and how to lead them through without power struggles or shame. 💡 Want to be on the podcast? Fill out ⁠⁠this application⁠⁠ to receive a free 20-minute coaching session with me (anonymous and audio-only). I hope we can work together soon and continue helping the Transforming Parenthood community grow and thrive. 💡 Looking for more ways to lead your home with calm, confidence, and clarity? Here's how I help parents navigate real-life parenting moments. ⁠⁠printable guides (free & for purchase)⁠⁠⁠⁠video courses⁠⁠ (✨ Podcast listeners get 15% off my signature Mastering High Structure High Nurture Parenting course by using this exclusive promo code: PODCAST15 at checkout ✨)⁠⁠1:1 coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠free, practical daily tools on IG ⁠⁠(230K+ followers) ⁠⁠free, practical daily tools on FB⁠⁠ (300K+ followers) 💡 Discover even more tools, strategies, and support at ⁠⁠www.transformingparenthood.com⁠⁠ I am so very grateful you're here. Thanks for being a part of the TP Community. See you back here next week!

    19 min

  7. FEB 9

    Parenting a Child Who Pushes Back Hard and Thinks They Know Better

    In today’s episode, you’ll learn about — a younger child with significant emotional and neurological needs, and an older child who’s starting to feel overlooked, frustrated, and desperate to be heard. We zoom in on what seems like a small moment — putting on makeup— but underneath it is a much bigger question many parents are quietly carrying: How do I support both of my kids without losing one in the process? We talk about what to do when a child pushes back hard, insists they know better, and grabs for control… and how a parent’s response in those moments doesn’t just affect today’s behavior, but wires what our kids learn about our leadership, attention, and connection. 💡 Want to be on the podcast? Fill out ⁠this application⁠ to receive a free 20-minute coaching session with me (anonymous and audio-only). I hope we can work together soon and continue helping the Transforming Parenthood community grow and thrive. 💡 Looking for more ways to lead your home with calm, confidence, and clarity? Here's how I help parents navigate real-life parenting moments. ⁠printable guides (free & for purchase)⁠⁠video courses⁠ (✨ Podcast listeners get 15% off my signature Mastering High Structure High Nurture Parenting course by using this exclusive promo code: PODCAST15 at checkout ✨)⁠1:1 coaching⁠⁠free, practical daily tools on IG ⁠(230K+ followers) ⁠free, practical daily tools on FB⁠ (300K+ followers) 💡 Discover even more tools, strategies, and support at ⁠www.transformingparenthood.com⁠ I am so very grateful you're here. Thanks for being a part of the TP Community. See you back here next week!

    17 min

  8. FEB 2

    Navigating a Tough Sibling Moment

    In today’s episode of The Parent Coaching Chair, I sit down with a mom of two and let you in on our real-time coaching session as we navigate a common sibling challenge: what to do when one child wants to play independently and the other insists on joining in. We break down practical, high-structure, high-nurture strategies for protecting boundaries, redirecting attention, and helping siblings build trust and cooperation—without yelling or forcing anyone to share. 💡 Want to be on the podcast? Fill out this application to receive a free 20-minute coaching session with me (anonymous and audio-only). I hope we can work together soon and continue helping the Transforming Parenthood community grow and thrive. 💡 Looking for more ways to lead your home with calm, confidence, and clarity? Here's how I help parents navigate real-life parenting moments. printable guides (free & for purchase)video courses (✨ Podcast listeners get 15% off my signature Mastering High Structure High Nurture Parenting course by using this exclusive promo code: PODCAST15 at checkout ✨)1:1 coachingfree, practical daily tools on IG (230K+ followers) free, practical daily tools on FB (300K+ followers) 💡 Discover even more tools, strategies, and support at www.transformingparenthood.com I am so very grateful you're here. Thanks for being a part of the TP Community. See you back here next week!

    17 min
  • 8 Episodes

4.9
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16 Ratings

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The Parent Coaching Chair is a podcast where real parents bring real questions — and get live, focused coaching in real time. Each episode features a 20-minute audio-only coaching session centered around one specific parenting moment. No names. No judgment. No fluff. Just practical support, emotional insight, and grounded strategies parents can actually use. Hosted by Julie, certified parent coach, educator, and mother. This podcast exists to help parents feel less alone, more confident, and more connected — both to their children and to themselves.

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