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EPISODE · Feb 9, 2026 · 17 MIN

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

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

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.com⁠I am so very grateful you're here. Thanks for being a part of the TP Community. See you back here next week!

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.com⁠I 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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