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Transforming Parenthood | The Parent Coaching Chair hosted by Julie Fragnito, MS Ed. · March 2 · 18 min

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 coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠free, 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!

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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.

  • ⁠⁠⁠⁠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 ✨)


💡 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!

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