88: Manipulative? Attention-Seeking? What's Going On With Misbehaving, Naughty Kids.

Ever caught yourself saying, “They’re just being manipulative” or “They only act out for attention”? (I have!!)

I'm gonna pause you right there. Because what if that so-called “bad” behaviour… isn’t bad at all?

I know, sounds ridiculous... hear me out.

👇 In this video, I’m flipping the parenting script 👇

You’ll learn why your child’s challenging behaviour isn’t a power play—it’s communication. And when we stop labeling kids as naughty or difficult and start getting curious, everything changes!!

🎯 Here’s what I'm talking about:

✅ What your child’s behaviour is really trying to tell you

✅ Why labeling kids as “manipulative” shuts down connection

✅ How to replace yelling and punishment with emotional intelligence

✅ What to do instead when your child is melting down, hitting, or pushing your buttons

✅ How to set firm, kind, shame-free boundaries that actually work

✨ Spoiler alert: You CAN be the calm, confident parent your child needs—without being a pushover and without losing your cool.

If you’re tired of duct-tape-style parenting strategies (you know the ones… threats, bribes, punishments) and want to build a connected, emotionally intelligent family, this one’s for you.

💬 Drop a comment and tell me, what’s the one behaviour that’s been driving you wild lately? Let’s unpack it together.

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Hi, I'm Stephanie Pinto. I'm an Emotional Intelligence best-selling author, award-winning coach and international speaker. I'm also a paediatric anxiety therapist (and previous speech language pathologist!) and I love helping people use emotional intelligence to become calmer, more connected and live happier lives.

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