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Emotionally Intelligent Parenting with Stephanie Pinto

Stephanie Pinto

"In order to raise emotionally intelligent kids, we must first become emotionally intelligent parents." - Stephanie Pinto.I hope you love this podcast and find the episodes entertaining and educational - we"re going to cover all things emotional intelligence, parenting, kids, behaviour, emotions, school and more!If you have a question you"d like support, advice and ideas on - send them through and I"ll answer them on the podcast! Email us at hello@stephaniepinto.com💐 Have you joined my Facebook

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81: 11 Hidden Triggers Your Child Has - How to Spot...

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2025/03/30

Hi all, today on the Emotionally Intelligent Parenting podcast I'm diving deep into a game-changing topic that will profoundly shift the way you view your child's behaviour: HIDDEN TRIGGERS.Have you ever had a moment when your child or teen suddenly melts down over what seems like nothing? One moment they're fine, but the next, it's chaos over the "wrong" snack, the innocent question you asked, or a change in plans. You're left wondering, "What the heck just happened?!" Yep. I've been there too.So

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29:42

80: Dr. Mona Delahooke On What's REALLY Driving Your...

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2025/03/23

Ever hear people throw around terms like “fight, flight, freeze,” “nervous system,” or “relational safety” and think… what are they actually talking about? Yep, me too.As a parent (and someone who works with families), I didn’t really understand what those phrases meant... until I came across Mona Delahooke’s work. And let me tell you, once I did, everything about my kids’ behaviour suddenly made a LOT more sense!In this special re-release of our 2022 interview, Mona - who’s a clinical psychologist

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45:23

79: Your Kid Isn’t the Problem - The Power Struggle...

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2025/03/16

What if parenting didn’t have to be a battle of wills? And wouldn't it be nice to welcome your child's "no!" instead of it igniting a power struggle?! I feel you.Today on the Emotionally Intelligent Parenting Podcast, I sit down with Vivek Patel, founder of Meaningful Ideas, to explore what some call a radical yet deeply effective approach—Noncoercive Collaborative Parenting.Vivek shares why kids resist us more when they trust us less - and how the common fallback to coercion damages that trust.But

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30:29

78: Why Your Child Lies (and How All The Parenting...

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2025/03/10

🚨 Your child just lied. STOP. Ignore all the advice you’ve ever been given! 🚨Have you ever caught your child in a lie and thought, “Why would they lie about something so small??” Or maybe you worry about your teen lying about the big stuff, vaping, sneaking out, or who they’re really with at night? You’re not alone.Here’s the truth (lol, pun intended): Lying isn’t just a ‘kid problem’, it’s human nature.You’ve done it, I’ve done it, we all have. But the way we react when our kids lie will shape

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77: Parenting Neurodivergent Kids Without Punishment...

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2025/03/05

This week, I’m joined by the incredible Marissa Taylor, an Aussie, a passionate advocate for neurodivergent children and a mum to five neurodivergent kiddos.She shares how emotional intelligence has completely changed her parenting and why so many neurodivergent children are being missed, dismissed, or even punished in schools - simply for being themselves.We also dive into:✨ The lens shift parents and teachers need to truly support neurodivergent kids (hello, Dr. Ross Greene!)✨ Why the mainstream

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34:09

76: The Legendary Alfie Kohn on Time-Outs, Accidental...

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2025/02/23

Ok - big moment you guys. I’m excited (and somewhat embarrassed!) to share this special conversation with you—one that originally aired back in 2022 in my Facebook community Let's Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids.Looking back, I can’t help but cringe! I was SO nervous and excited to be speaking with the universal expert on parenting, education, and human behaviour: Alfie Kohn.Let’s just say I wasn’t as polished or professional as I am now… but the insights and wisdom? They’re just as powerful

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52:21

75: The Truth About Rewards, Stars, Stickers, and...

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2025/02/16

Are We Training Kids to Perform? The Truth About Rewards, Behaviour & Connection with Megg Thompson.We’ve all used them—sticker charts, gold stars, rewards for good behaviour. But what if these systems aren’t actually helping kids grow? What if they’re just training them to comply? (And then when we're not around, they stop "performing" because the motivation was never really theirs to begin with...)In this episode, I sit down with Megg Thompson, a former Kindergarten teacher turned

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74: A Little Rant (The Double Standards in Emotional...

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2025/02/13

We all want our kids to be emotionally intelligent, right? Buuut are we actually teaching it in a way that helps them thrive?In this episode, I let loose a mini-rant (sorry not sorry) about some common myths and misconceptions that are sending mixed messages about emotions to our kids - without us even realising it.🤔 We tell kids to “calm down” when they’re upset, but do we always model calmness when everything goes wrong?🤔 We expect them to “use their words,” but are we showing them how?🤔 The

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38:35

73: Soulful Single Parenting: How to Thrive as a Solo...

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2025/02/10

Parenting is always challenging, but doing it solo comes with its own set of unique hurdles that can feel utterly overwhelming at times.In this episode, I chat with the amazing Dr. Gila - a single parent coach, psychologist, neuropsychologist, and a single mum who’s been through it all.We dig into why single parents need supportive spaces (no one should have to do this alone) and explore the unique challenges and unexpected joys of raising kids solo.Dr. Gila gets real about the pressure to be

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41:46

72: Stop Being Hijacked By Your Emotions: 10 Lessons...

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2025/02/02

Most of us were never taught how to handle our emotions... we were just told to "calm down" or "stop overreacting."But here’s the truth: all emotions are okay, not all behaviour is. And as parents, the way we handle our emotions directly shapes how our kids learn to manage theirs.Today on the Emotionally Intelligent Parenting podcast, I’m sharing 10 powerful lessons about emotions:How to work with them instead of against them, how to stop stress from taking over, and how to develop the emotional

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43:23

71: Tough Kids vs. Snowflakes: The Science of Raising...

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2025/01/26

💪 Are some people just naturally more resilient? Or is resilience something we can actually build? And what if we’ve been thinking about stress and adversity all wrong when it comes to raising kids?Today on the Emotionally Intelligent Parenting Podcast, I’m joined by Tim Curtis—former Aussie SAS Squadron Commander, resilience expert, and co-author of The Resilience Shield. Tim has spent years leading high-stakes military operations, consulting for the UN, and now helping people understand what

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32:21

70: Permission to Feel: Busting the Biggest Myths...

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2025/01/19

Is emotional intelligence making kids “soft”? Or is it actually the secret to raising strong, resilient humans?🤔And here’s another big question — are some emotions “bad,” or do they all serve a purpose? Today’s guest is here to set the record straight— and he does it with brains, humour, and a whole lot of real talk!In this wildly insightful (and surprisingly hilarious) conversation, I chat with Professor Marc Brackett, the founding director of Yale’s Centre for Emotional Intelligence and author of

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30:54

69: Fast-Track Your Emotional Intelligence: Lessons I...

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2025/01/12

Today I’m sharing the hard-earned lessons that have completely transformed my parenting, marriage, and overall outlook on life. If you’ve ever felt like emotional intelligence is valuable but complicated or time-consuming to master, this episode is for you!I share with you some pretty personal (and profound) shifts:✅ The things I’ve stopped stressing over—like perfectionism, guilt, and control—and how this shift has freed up my energy for what truly matters.✅ How I’ve tackled my anxiety head-on and

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36:11

68: Early Warning Signs: How to Spot Dysregulation in...

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2025/01/07

Today I'm sharing about the fascinating (and sometimes baffling) world of early warning signs of dysregulation in kids. Have you ever noticed your child getting overly silly, suddenly antagonizing their sibling, or making strange noises like growling or hissing? These little quirks aren’t random. They’re often signs that your child is beginning to feel emotionally overwhelmed or out of sync. When you learn to recognise these subtle cues, you can step in with calm and supportive strategies that help

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38:28

67: Meltdowns and Shutdowns: The Neuroscience Behind...

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2025/01/01

Does your child or teen ever lash out, shut down, or completely refuse to listen? Maybe you’ve tried timeouts, threats, or punishments, but they just don’t work—or worse, they seem to make things even harder. Sound familiar?Here’s the thing: those big emotional outbursts are NOT about being “naughty” or “willful.” There’s so much more happening under the surface, in their brain and body, and that’s exactly what we’re diving into today.Today I’ll help you understand what’s *really* going on when your

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24:11

66: Help! My Kids Are Bored: Surviving the School...

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2024/12/22

YAY! The kids are home for 6 WEEKS STRAIGHT for the summer school holidays! (For us in the southern hemisphere at least) 😩If you've heard "I’m bored!" 5000 times already, you're in the right place. But this is still very much relevant if you're not on vacation but maybe you're heading on a road trip, or just home with the kids but you need to get some work done!Today I'm talking about the challenge of managing kids’ boredom head-on. You’ll learn practical strategies to help your kids embrace

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65: Good Enough Parenting: Letting Go of Perfection...

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2024/12/15

In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Dr. Catherine Kizana—doctor, parent coach, and advocate for helping parents thrive—to talk about what it truly means to be a “good enough” parent. Drawing on attachment research and her coaching experience, Catherine reminds us that parenting isn’t about being flawless. It’s about being present, embracing the power of repair when we make mistakes, and meeting our children’s real needs—not the ones we think we should meet.We also tackle one of the biggest

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64: When Meltdowns Turn Physical: How to Handle...

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2024/12/08

This episode is inspired by a really thoughtful comment from a listener on our last episode over on YouTube.They asked about one of the toughest parenting challenges: how to handle meltdowns when your child gets physically aggressive—hitting, kicking, or even breaking things.Parenting through aggression and meltdowns is arguably the hardest thing we face.Alex (the husband's back!) and I dive into the question from a listener: How do you handle it when a child melts down and gets physically

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21:15

63: Out of Spoons: Your Key to Finally Understand...

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2024/12/04

The one idea that was REVOLUTIONARY in my marriage and parenting - how to not take behaviour personally, how to avoid conflict and resentment, how to let go of feeling like your partner is being lazy... and so much more.If you've ever felt like you’re running on empty, or wonder why your kids hit a wall in the afternoons... tune into this episode of The Emotionally Intelligent Parenting Podcast. I'm digging into Spoon Theory - a simple yet powerful way to understand and manage our energy and

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42:27

62: From Self-Esteem to Self-Care: Parenting Tweens...

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2024/11/28

In this episode, I’m joined by parenting expert and author Michelle Mitchell to talk all things parenting tweens and teens!! 🥰Michelle shares why self-esteem is so crucial, and often lacking in tweens, and we explore ways parents can support kids as they navigate big changes.🩷 From building a self-care kit to understanding the unique and powerful role dads play, this conversation is packed with practical advice.Whether you’re a parent of tweens or teens, you’ll find fresh insights to help your

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