Emotionally Intelligent Parenting with Stephanie Pinto

🧠 Think emotional intelligence is just about journaling, naming emotions or deep breathing? Think again.In this episode, I’m sharing 10 underrated, unknown and even unexpected, science-backed ways to develop your emotional intelligence.Strategies most people NEVER talk about, but that genuinely rewire your brain, calm your nervous system, and transform how you show up in everyday life.We’re talking about practical ways to build self-awareness, regulate emotions, quiet the amygdala, and strengthen your relationships (without needing to sit on a meditation pillow for hours 😉You might be a parent, a leader, or just someone who’s tired of overreacting, shutting down, or staying stuck in old emotional patterns, this episode is full of insights and inspiration that I really know you'll love. (I spent way too long prepping for this episode!!)🔔 PLUS: Keep your ears open! I’ll be announcing a brand new offer very soon that’s going to take this work to the next level. Think connection, support, and seriously life-changing growth! Be on my mailing list, or watch my socials as next week we'll launch and doors will open! xx Steph.🎁 Don't forget - one of my most POPULAR online self-paced courses is available to YOU guys for only $17 (normally $97!). Learn how to bring emotional intelligence into your parenting today. Head to the website here, find 'From Reactive to Responsive Parenting' Course and enter the code PODCAST17.If you're like me and like to WATCH as well as listen - you can see this episode over on YouTube.🌟 Follow me on Insta @emotionally.intelligent.parentHave you joined my Facebook Group for parents? There are 140,000+ parents in the community! 🎉JOIN US HERE!Hi! I’m an award-winning Emotional Intelligence parenting consultant, best-selling author and international speaker. I’m also a paediatric anxiety therapist and I love helping kids, parents and educators use emotional intelligence to become calmer, more connected and live happier lives!Book a FREE 30 min consult with me to discuss coaching, support, collaborations or speaking engagements.💡 Head to www.stephaniepinto.comOr stalk me on the socials...Insta: https://www.instagram.com/emotionally.intelligent.parent/FB: fb.com/stephpinto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Calling all unicorns who never get frustrated or angry! This episode isn't for you 😉Ok, let's be real. The true statistic is 100% of parents have those moments where they snap, shout, or shut down... and then feel awful.You want to stay calm. You want to be patient. But sometimes it just… takes over.In this episode, we’re talking about anger from a completely new perspective - your nervous system's point of view.Because underneath the yelling or frustration is something really important: a nervous system doing its best to protect you.We’ll unpack what’s actually going on when you’re triggered, why logic alone doesn’t help in the heat of the moment, and how to start building emotional safety — not just for your kids, but for you too.You’ll learn:✅ Why anger isn’t the enemy, it’s an intelligent body signal✅ What your nervous system is trying to protect you from✅ Real tools to regulate (the experts know and use these)This isn’t about getting it perfect. It’s about getting curious.Because when you understand your own triggers, you parent from a place of power, not pressure.This is only for people ready to learn the deep wisdom and understanding of the body, we're not talking quick fixes or mantas like "my child isn't giving me a hard time, they're having one". These are nice but not effective in the heat of the moment.🎁 Don't forget - one of my most POPULAR online self-paced courses is available to YOU guys for only $17 (normally $97!). Learn how to bring emotional intelligence into your parenting today. Head to the website here, find 'From Reactive to Responsive Parenting' Course and enter the code PODCAST17.If you're like me and like to WATCH as well as listen - you can see this episode over on YouTube.🌟 Follow me on Insta @emotionally.intelligent.parentHave you joined my Facebook Group for parents? There are 140,000+ parents in the community! 🎉JOIN US HERE!Hi! I’m an award-winning Emotional Intelligence parenting consultant, best-selling author and international speaker. I’m also a paediatric anxiety therapist and I love helping kids, parents and educators use emotional intelligence to become calmer, more connected and live happier lives!Book a FREE 30 min consult with me to discuss coaching, support, collaborations or speaking engagements.💡 Head to www.stephaniepinto.comOr stalk me on the socials...Insta: https://www.instagram.com/emotionally.intelligent.parent/FB: fb.com/stephpinto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we share a real-life moment when our child heard SUPER inappropriate language online. We talk about how we responded, how we used emotional intelligence to stay connected, and how to set boundaries without shame. If you're navigating tricky online influences with your kids, this is a must-listen.Ever had one of those blindsiding parenting moments where your child’s world collides with the internet’s wilder side, right in your living room?In this episode, my husband (yep, he’s back!) and I unpack last night’s heart-pounding scene: an innocent game, a friend’s shock-value words no ten-year-old should hear, and the split-second choice between clamping down or leaning in.We walk you through the raw, real-time conversation we had with our kids, how we drew a firm new boundary without losing trust, and why emotional intelligence (not punishment) turned a potential meltdown into a masterclass in connection.You’ll hear two perspectives (one mum, one dad, two different upbringings) and leave with practical scripts, nervous-system-savvy tips, and a fresh lens on raising kids who come to you, rather than hide from you, when things get messy.This conversation might just rewrite the way you handle the next “Wait… they said WHAT?!” moment.If you're like me and like to WATCH as well as listen - you can see this episode over on Youtube here.🎁 Don't forget - one of my most POPULAR online self-paced courses is available to YOU guys for only $17 (normally $97!). Learn how to bring emotional intelligence into your parenting today. Head to the website here, find 'From Reactive to Responsive Parenting' Course and enter the code PODCAST17._________________________________________________________________________________Follow me on Insta @emotionally.intelligent.parentHave you joined my Facebook Group for parents? There are 140,000+ parents in the community! 🎉JOIN US HERE!Hi! I’m an award-winning Emotional Intelligence parenting consultant, best-selling author and international speaker. I’m also a paediatric anxiety therapist and I love helping kids, parents and educators use emotional intelligence to become calmer, more connected and live happier lives!Book a FREE 30 min consult with me to discuss coaching, support, collaborations or speaking engagements.💡 Head to www.stephaniepinto.comOr stalk me on the socials...Insta: https://www.instagram.com/emotionally.intelligent.parent/FB: fb.com/stephpintoFB Business: fb.com/stephaniepintoeqcoach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Power struggles: we’ve all been there! Sometimes daily. This was us a few years back - but no more.Your kid digs their heels in, you dig yours in deeper—and suddenly you're in a full-blown standoff over socks, screen time, or sandwiches. 🙃In this juicy and very real episode, my husband Alex is finally back on the podcast! 🎉And we’re getting into it:🔥 How he handles power struggles as a dad🔥 What he thinks of how I handle them (gulp!)🔥 Where we clash, where we align, and what we’ve learned from doing things differentlyYou’ll hear the honest, behind-the-scenes stories (yes, even the messy ones), how culture and upbringing shape our reactions, and the surprising moments we’ve actually switched roles in a power struggle.Whether you're parenting solo or as a team, this episode is full of relatable moments, real strategies, and lots of laughs.🎧 Hit play if you want to feel seen, supported, and a little less alone in the chaos.If you're like me and like to WATCH as well as listen - you can see this episode over on YouTube here._________________________________________________________________________________Follow me on Insta @emotionally.intelligent.parentHave you joined my Facebook Group for parents? There are 140,000+ parents in the community! 🎉JOIN US HERE!Hi! I’m an award-winning Emotional Intelligence parenting consultant, best-selling author and international speaker. I’m also a paediatric anxiety therapist and I love helping kids, parents and educators use emotional intelligence to become calmer, more connected and live happier lives!Book a FREE 30 min consult with me to discuss coaching, support, collaborations or speaking engagements.💡 Head to www.stephaniepinto.comOr stalk me on the socials...Insta: https://www.instagram.com/emotionally.intelligent.parent/FB: fb.com/stephpintoFB Business: fb.com/stephaniepintoeqcoach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guys, this weekend I did the impossible: got the kids and my husband to do a giant tidy-up, without bribes, threats, nagging, or anyone fake-crying in the laundry.And all I used? Half a sheet of paper and a pencil.No yelling, no sticker charts, no power struggles, just emotional intelligence, a simple plan, and a calm, confident vibe.In this episode, I’m sharing exactly how I pulled it off so you can too. Use my hack! If you’re over being the household manager, maid, and motivational speaker all rolled into one… this one’s for you.xx Steph.(Btw the course I mentioned is From Reactive to Responsive Parenting, and is basically my how-to for overcoming the shouty, snappy habit and becoming calmer and more in control as a parent. It's usually $97, but I'd love you to have it for $17! Find it at www.stephaniepinto.com/courses and use code PODCAST17If you prefer to watch this episode on YT, here it is!_________________________________________________________________________________Follow me on Insta @emotionally.intelligent.parentHave you joined my Facebook Group for parents? There are 140,000+ parents in the community! 🎉JOIN US HERE!Hi! I’m an award-winning Emotional Intelligence parenting consultant, best-selling author and international speaker. I’m also a paediatric anxiety therapist and I love helping kids, parents and educators use emotional intelligence to become calmer, more connected and live happier lives!Book a FREE 30 min consult with me to discuss coaching, support, collaborations or speaking engagements.💡 Head to https://www.stephaniepinto.com/Or stalk me on the socials...Insta: https://www.instagram.com/emotionally.intelligent.parent/FB: fb.com/stephpintoFB Business: fb.com/stephaniepintoeqcoach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s here — Episode 100! 🎉In this special milestone episode, I take you behind the scenes of my journey from anxious, overwhelmed mum to founder of a global movement for emotionally intelligent parenting.From starting with just 10 people in a Facebook group to writing a bestselling book and speaking on international stages, it’s been a wild ride!I’m sharing the highs, the vulnerable moments, the lessons I’ve learned, and why emotional intelligence is NOT a soft skill — it’s essential for raising kind, confident, resilient kids.PLUS: A special giveaway to celebrate this incredible community! 💛Listen out if you're one of the 10 names I call out for the prize draw!! Winners will also be emailed in 24 hours. Woo hoo!Thanks for being here. It means more than you'll know.xx Steph.Prefer to watch? Find this episode on Youtube HERE!_________________________________________________________________________________Follow me on Insta @emotionally.intelligent.parentHave you joined my Facebook Group for parents? There are 130,000+ parents in the community! 🎉JOIN US HERE!Hi! I’m an award-winning Emotional Intelligence parenting consultant, best-selling author and international speaker. I’m also a paediatric anxiety therapist and I love helping kids, parents and educators use emotional intelligence to become calmer, more connected and live happier lives!Book a FREE 30 min consult with me to discuss coaching, support, collaborations or speaking engagements.💡 Head to https://www.stephaniepinto.com/Or stalk me on the socials...Insta: https://www.instagram.com/emotionally.intelligent.parent/FB: fb.com/stephpintoFB Business: fb.com/stephaniepintoeqcoach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Talking to kids about emotions is only going to make them soft snowflakes. Letting kids show their emotions opens them up to bullying or means they're going to walk all over us when they're mad. Right?Think again.In this episode, I’m calling out one of the biggest parenting myths around emotional intelligence, and breaking down why raising emotionally intelligent kids is the OPPOSITE of raising weak ones.I'm talking about:What real resilience actually looks like (and why “toughening up” is outdated)How emotional intelligence builds grit, problem-solving, and self-regulationThe dangerous behaviours that come from not teaching kids how to handle emotionsAnd how to raise kids who bounce back, think clearly under pressure, and own their emotions—instead of being ruled by them.Whether you’re new to the EI approach or still battling a skeptical partner or in-law, this one’s for you.PLUS — I’ll share my own story, practical examples, and a crazy-simple analogy that’ll reframe everything you thought you knew about “soft parenting.”👉 Ready to ditch the shouting and raise calm, confident, emotionally resilient kids?🎁🎁🎁 Grab my Reactive to Responsive Parenting Course for just $17 using the code PODCAST17 (normally $97!)Find it here!🎧 Pleeease take a sec to subscribe, review, and share this episode if it hit home. Let’s rewrite the parenting script, one emotionally intelligent kid at a time.Prefer to watch? I upload my episodes to YouTube too, find this one here.You’re not alone, and you don’t have to parent the way the everyone tells you.Steph xx_________________________________________________________________________________Follow me on Insta @emotionally.intelligent.parentHave you joined my Facebook Group for parents? There are 130,000+ parents in the community! 🎉JOIN US HERE!Hi! I’m an award-winning Emotional Intelligence parenting consultant, best-selling author and international speaker. I’m also a paediatric anxiety therapist and I love helping kids, parents and educators use emotional intelligence to become calmer, more connected and live happier lives!Book a FREE 30 min consult with me to discuss coaching, support, collaborations or speaking engagements.💡 Head to https://www.stephaniepinto.com/Or stalk me on the socials...Insta: https://www.instagram.com/emotionally.intelligent.parent/FB: fb.com/stephpintoFB Business: fb.com/stephaniepintoeqcoach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(🎁 Scroll down for my gift!! 🎁)When a mum shared online that she blew up at her 10-year-old daughter, who then jumped out of the car in a crowded carpark, the comments went WILD.Everyone flooded in with BAD ADVICE.“Take her devices!” “Be stricter!” “Punish her for being disrespectful!”Are we still in the 80's? Seems so.In this video, I break down why that advice is not only unhelpful — but actually incredibly harmful for kids who are already struggling.And it doesn't help the parent at all either!This isn’t just about disrespect or screen time… it’s about what’s going on beneath the behaviour.I’ll walk you through:🧠 Why punishment-based advice (aka behaviourism) NEVER works — especially with neurodivergent kids🧠 What your child’s “bad behaviour” is really telling you🧠 How you can stay calm and connected when your child pushes your buttons🧠 What I would have said to this mum if we were sitting down together over coffee🎁 🎁 🎁 If you’re feeling reactive, overwhelmed or stuck in power struggles, check out my course From Reactive to Responsive Parenting — it’s made exactly for moments like these.😇 Right now I'm gifting it to you for $17 instead of $97!!! Use code: PODCAST17👉 ACCESS IT HEREOr if you want 1:1 personalised support, I offer private coaching where we dive deep into your parenting patterns and create real change.👉 Find out more here.Prefer to watch? I upload my episodes to YouTube too, find this one here.You’re not alone, and you don’t have to parent the way the internet tells you to.Steph xx_________________________________________________________________________________Follow me on Insta @emotionally.intelligent.parentHave you joined my Facebook Group for parents? There are 130,000+ parents in the community! 🎉JOIN US HERE!Hi! I’m an award-winning Emotional Intelligence parenting consultant, best-selling author and international speaker. I’m also a paediatric anxiety therapist and I love helping kids, parents and educators use emotional intelligence to become calmer, more connected and live happier lives!Book a FREE 30 min consult with me to discuss coaching, support, collaborations or speaking engagements.💡 Head to https://www.stephaniepinto.com/Or stalk me on the socials...Insta: https://www.instagram.com/emotionally.intelligent.parent/FB: fb.com/stephpintoFB Business: fb.com/stephaniepintoeqcoach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If people knew this... it would supercharge their patience!! 🤯 #triggersYou know that moment!! Your child slams a door, rolls their eyes, or talks back, and you SNAP.And later you’re like: “Why did that hit me so hard??”(Psst, scroll down for your GIFT! 🎁 🎁 🎁)You’re not crazy. You’re actually not even overreacting. (Trust me on this).Your ✨ subconscious ✨ is triggered.And often… it’s not about the door. Or the tone. Or the words.If it WAS, we'd all be able to reduce our triggered behaviour in a few days, not a few years.In this video, I’m unpacking the real reason behind common parenting triggers like:🌋 Kids “disrespecting” you🌋 Chaos and loud noise🌋 Seeing your kids do things you were neverrr allowed to doWe’ll explore what’s really going on beneath the surface—and how you can begin to parent with emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and more peace (for you and your child).👉 PS. If you were the “well-behaved kid” growing up (like me!) this one’s going to resonate deeply. 🩷🩷🩷💬 Let’s talk about the double standards, unspoken wounds, and how you actually break the cycle.🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more emotionally intelligent parenting, honesty, and heart.🎁🎁🎁 I'VE GOT A GIFT FOR YOU!Want to learn how to parent this way with confidence?Take my most popular Emotional Intelligence course, From Reactive to Responsive Parenting — it’s online, accessible worldwide, and built for parents who don’t want to be left behind.🎁 And the gift? A huge discount from $97 to $17US!!!Use code PODCAST17, find it here:✅ https://stephaniepinto.systeme.io/fromreactivetoresponsivecheckoutPrefer to watch this episode? Find it here on YouTube!_________________________________________________________________________________Follow me on Insta @emotionally.intelligent.parentHave you joined my Facebook Group for parents? There are 130,000+ parents in the community! 🎉https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsraiseemotionallyintelligentkidsHi! I’m an award-winning Emotional Intelligence parenting consultant, best-selling author and international speaker. I’m also a paediatric anxiety therapist and I love helping kids, parents and educators use emotional intelligence to become calmer, more connected and live happier lives!Book a FREE 30 min consult with me to discuss coaching, support, collaborations or speaking engagements.💡 Head to https://www.stephaniepinto.com/Or stalk me on the socials...Insta: https://www.instagram.com/emotionally.intelligent.parent/FB: fb.com/stephpintoFB Business: fb.com/stephaniepintoeqcoach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A parent called me out in front of everyone at a live parenting workshop in Sydney recently!! EEK.(🎁 Scroll down for my gift!!!)Basically they said: "Why bother with emotional intelligence? Isn’t it faster to just punish and move on?"He’s right about one thing. This kind of parenting does take more time and effort. It’s inconvenient. It’s slower. It requires more of us.But it also builds something punishment never can: connection, trust, and long-term emotional resilience.So in this video, I share why I choose the harder way — the emotionally intelligent way — even when life is busy, messy, and overwhelming.Because our kids don’t need more control. They need more coaching.And the world they’re growing up in is going to demand "soft skills" like empathy, self-regulation, and communication more than EVER before.This is for the parents who want to raise emotionally intelligent humans in a fast, AI-driven world — and who are ready to lead that revolution.🎁🎁🎁 I'VE GOT A GIFT FOR YOU!Want to learn how to parent this way with confidence?Take my most popular Emotional Intelligence course, From Reactive to Responsive Parenting — it’s online, accessible worldwide, and built for parents who don’t want to be left behind.🎁 And the gift? A huge discount from $97 to $17US!!!Use code PODCAST17, link is below.✅ https://stephaniepinto.systeme.io/fromreactivetoresponsivecheckoutPrefer to watch this episode over on YT? Here's the link.Steph xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.