Emotionally Intelligent Parenting with Stephanie Pinto

In this episode of the Emotionally Intelligent Parenting Podcast, I’m sharing a personal story from my own home - a REALLY challenging situation with my kids and a new “friend” in our neighbourhood who hasn’t been the best influence. It started out innocently but went from dishonesty and aggressive behaviour to stealing... eek! So we recently faced some difficult moments as a family and had to fig...

In today’s episode, I dive deep into the world of online safety with Fareedah Shaheed, an award-winning Internet Safety Expert and Forbes 30 Under 30 Honoree. Fareedah, whose work has been featured in NBC, CNN, The Wall Street Journal, and more, brings her expertise in cybersecurity awareness, threat intelligence, and online gaming to help parents keep their kids safe online - without needing to b...

In this solo episode, I’m talking about Kids and Big Emotions: How to Dial Up Your Emotional Intelligence and Respond Calmly. Here’s the thing—before we can help our kids manage their emotions, we have to accept that they HAVE emotions. Emotions that are normal. Healthy. Natural. Supposed to be. Remember when your child was learning to walk, read, or ride a bike? Did you step in and do it for them...

Talking to our kids about sex and sexuality can feel really uncomfortable, but it’s a conversation we need to have (especially in this age of the INTERNET). Eek. In this episode of the Emotionally Intelligent Parenting Podcast , I’m joined by Vanessa Hamilton, a sexuality educator with over 25 years of experience and founder of Talking the Talk Sexuality Education. We dive into all the tricky topi...

What would you do if your child accidentally damaged something precious to you? In this solo episode of the Emotionally Intelligent Parenting podcast, I share a recent incident where one of my kids messed up big time - and my unexpected response. Spoiler: there was no yelling, arguing or punishment. I reveal how I turned this moment into an opportunity for teaching life-long skills like honesty, r...

In this episode, I sit down with Sarah and Kyle from The Art of Raising Humans to dive into one of the biggest challenges parents face - being on the same page with your partner. Do you and your partner ever disagree about how to handle situations with the kids? Ever feel undermined or unsure how to stay aligned? We explore real solutions to these struggles and share practical steps to create a mo...

In this fascinating episode, join me and ADHD expert Rebecca Challoner for a conversation packed with eye-opening insights into neurodivergence, big emotions and particularly ADHD. Rebecca reveals why teaching kids “not to hit” doesn’t work - and what truly does. She also sheds light on Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, explaining how parents can support their kids who experience this. From managing...

Get ready! Today we sit down with Eli Harwood, the brilliant mind (and heart) behind Instagram’s hugely popular Attachment Nerd account. Ever wondered if you are doing this parenting thing right? If you're too soft or permissive, too harsh and controlling, or doing okay? Even I swing between these like a pendulum sometimes! Eli and I break down the different attachment styles and discuss how they...

In this heart-warming and insightful episode of the Emotionally Intelligent Parenting podcast, I welcome Kristina Manning from Calm Minds Parenting. We dive deep into a topic every parent can relate to -YELLING. Ugh! Why do we often find ourselves raising our voices at our kids? And what impact does it really have on them? Kristina shares practical strategies to stop yelling and find more effectiv...

In this solo episode of the Emotionally Intelligent Parenting Podcast, I dive into a recent bedtime meltdown with one of our kids that could have gone COMPLETELY off the rails. And a few years ago, it totally would have. But, instead of losing my cool or resorting to punishing her for yelling and being "rude", I chose a different approach - one rooted in patience, empathy, and emotional intelligen...

This week I had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Noble Gibbens: the founder of EQ Boss, an Emotional Intelligence (EI) executive coach, devoted dad, loving husband, and all-around great guy. Together, we delved into what it means to be an emotionally intelligent father and husband, and Noble shared heartfelt stories and transformative insights for both mums and dads. Noble, having lived...

Get ready to uncover the secrets behind Executive Function skills in this eye-opening episode! Seth Perler, Executive Function Guru (ok I just made that up, but he's top level in the EF world) is my guest today, and we dive into what EF skills are and why they're crucial for kids (and adults) in navigating daily life. We discover how these hidden challenges impact kids' social skills, emotional re...

Ever catch yourself thinking, "My kids NEVER listen," or "I’m ALWAYS the one tidying up around here"? Statements like these share a common thread that, once recognized, can TRANSFORM your family life. Welcome to an enlightening episode of the Emotionally Intelligent Parenting Podcast, where I delve into the brain habit known as Confirmation Bias. I share with you how understanding this concept can...

Join me in this week's episode of the Emotionally Intelligent Parenting Podcast, as we dive into the transformative concept of "Respond, Don't React" for parents (and couples!). In this episode, I’ll guide you through the simple ideas of this concept: using thoughtful and measured actions over impulsive (and often damaging) ones. Like when you feel like yelling or spanking but instead you problem-...

Ever tried to empathise when your child is upset and it completely backfires? Today I dive deep into the power - and downsides - of validating your children's emotions. Here's what I share about in this episode: Why Validating Emotions Matters: Understanding why acknowledging your children's feelings is vital for their emotional development and overall wellbeing. When Validation Doesn't Seem to Wo...

In another solo episode, I answer a parent's question about their child not listening when riding outside near the road. This mum shared her fear and frustration over her son's habit of riding close to the road despite repeated warnings, in a message on my social media. Do you know why young children struggle to listen, and for that matter, is it even listening that is the problem? I share how to...

Solo episode today! Do you know the immense power of using clear, conscious, and respectful communication with your kids? As a former paediatric speech pathologist and communication specialist, I'm sharing super practical tips to help you avoid the traps of using vague, reactive, and authoritarian language. (Seriously, it's landing you in more power struggles and arguments than you'll ever realise...

Are you raising teens or tweens? In this episode of Emotionally Intelligent Parenting, join me for a heartfelt conversation with our guest, teen parent coach Kirsten Cobabe. Kirsten emphasizes the power of connection, explaining how having someone who truly sees and supports a teen can help them avoid or escape risky situations. She also shared her own story of navigating a dangerous relationship...

You may be in burnout and not even realize it. Or maybe you're unwittingly teetering on the edge. I'm so glad you clicked on this episode. Today's guest is Krysten Taprell, the brilliant mind behind The Therapist Parent accounts on Instagram and Facebook and a renowned Australian psychologist. Krysten explains the big differences between parental burnout and everyday stress, (you won't have realis...

Welcome back to our raw and enlightening conversation with the incredible Daniel Franco! In this second part of our chat, we dive deep into the evolving world of fatherhood, focusing on emotional intelligence and the art of gentle parenting. In this episode, we explore how today's dads can rise to the occasion, embracing fatherhood like never before—because our kids are counting on it. We tackle t...

Today on Emotionally Intelligent Parenting with Stephanie Pinto, I sit down with Daniel Franco, the insightful host of Dads Lifting Dads podcast, for part one of a compelling two-part interview. Dan shares his experiences and wisdom on navigating the challenges of fatherhood from a modern perspective. No "suck it up buttercup" or "emotions make you weak" from him! We delve into some big topics lik...

In this episode, I chat with Sarah R. Moore and discuss why disciplining, not punishing, children is crucial for their development. Sarah explains how positive, natural, and logical consequences are WAY more helpful and much less damaging. She emphasizes that discipline can be constructive, fostering respectful and peaceful relationships. We tackle the question of whether parental unity (both pare...

Get ready to dive into "Honour Your Child's Sensory System To Reduce Meltdowns, Stress, and Conflict" with me, Stephanie Pinto, and the amazing Laura Petix, OT extraordinaire. Laura, the brains behind The OT Butterfly and the author of "A Kids book about neurodiversity," spills the beans from her podcast, The Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Podcast. We're chatting about the nervous system budget (that'...

After removing YouTube from our home about 4 months ago (see previous episode on this in Dec 2023), we had a huge setback this past week. This is a pretty vulnerable episode, I wish I handled myself and the situation better... but, lesson learnt. I know you'll take a lot away from this episode - I speak about boundaries, safety, dealing with big emotions, dysregulation, anxiety and even laughing i...

What can we do when all the usual emotional regulation techniques and strategies fall short for our child? If you've wondered this, you're in the right place. Alice is an ‘energy plumber’. She unblocks the blocks that people have when nothing else seems to 'work'. In this episode, she speaks about what happens when problems in the body, such as primitive (baby) reflexes don’t integrate into purpos...