Emotionally Intelligent Parenting with Stephanie Pinto

If you're going through a separation or divorce, and experiencing co-parenting battles, this episode is right up your alley. The challenges are quite possibly one of the hardest thing you'll ever navigate, BUT there are solutions. We discuss cutting emotional cables, dealing with poor communication, competitive parenting, emotional transition days, triggers and more. Aurisha Smolarki, LMFT and cer...

Today we're diving into the world of parenting alongside the fabulous parent/life coach, Crystal Haitsma. She shares her invaluable wisdom as a mother of four, a parent coach, and a life coach currently exploring the world with her entire family. We chat about uncovering the blocks that hinder our dream parenting styles and dig into parenting anger and shame. With Crystal's lived experience and pr...

Kelly Wiseman is the founder of Autisic Gem, an Aussie-based business that support neurodivergent families to go from surviving to thriving. We spoke about parenting as an ND mum, supporting multiple ND kids (in her own home and her clients), tips and tricks to help their executive function challenges and parenting each child in front of you as the individual they are. So much going on in this con...

Becoming 'triggered' simply means your emotions have gotten the better of you. Ok, yes that's a tad simplistic. But my logic is that the tools that emotional intelligence give you the capacity to overcome those reactive, knee-jerk moments, and instead come from a place of calm, confidence and conviction. I mentioned my upcoming Taming Your Triggers Masterclass in this episode, live on Zoom during...

Stop doing everything for your kids! (I'm guilty too). Sometimes as parents we become overwhelmed and drained, as we do so much for our kids. Parenting is a full time job, right? Leslie Josel gets this - and she came on the podcast today to share what she knows works for parents and kids (esp those with ADHD as that's her jam). Leslie Josel is the founder of Order Out Of Chaos, an award-winning bu...

Meet Jen and Carrie, the OT Parent Coaches! Do you know the deep connection between emotional intelligence and sensory preferences? Most parents have no clue about this, or about the fact that there are EIGHT senses (and likely more), not just the 5 we were taught at school?! This is truly an eye-opening conversation and you'll leave feeling much more knowledgable about WHY your child sometimes er...

Sarah is one of the expert guest-speakers on my parenting summit on now! Grab your free ticket to my 5 day virtual parenting summit: Raising A Resilient Child (March 2024) at www.bit.ly/4bAUa17 Join me in a heartwarming chat with the amazing Sarah Rosensweet from The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, as we navigate the wild ride of parenting. From the common struggle of parents not being on the same pag...

Do you have a boy with big emotions, who lashes out, screams, hits, melts down, or uses aggressive behaviours? If you haven't encountered Tosha Schore from Parenting Boys Peacefully - you are meant to have found this episode today! Tosha is a visionary for changing how we see and parent our boys, particularly those who are described as disruptive, difficult or challenging. She shares the 3 things...

I'm proud to announce that our first-ever guest on this podcast is Dr Vanessa Lapointe! She really needs no introduction; her work spans the globe. Dr Vanessa is full of heart, kindness and compassion for parents, yet gives us a kick up the butt when we need. In this episode, we talked about what kids REALLY need from us, how to transition out of the old parenting paradigm, and even touched on the...

Are you baffled or triggered by your child's behaviour sometimes? Many of us parents are reaaally challenged by our children's decisions and actions; things like disrespectful language, lashing out physically, ignoring or not doing what they've been asked... it can be so stressful! In this episode I utilise emotional intelligence (of course) plus what we now know about the developing brain to show...

A while ago I took our youngest on a day out canoeing... and it was a NEAR disaster. I only say that because 'old me' would have lost it when she became emotional. Getting mad, yelling and maybe even threatening her. Not this time. Learning emotional intelligence has allowed me to evolve so much since those days. Follow me in my story today of what happened when things started going south, how I r...

In this episode, I explore tantrums and meltdowns (are there the nuanced differences we need to know?) and uncover the secrets behind our children's stressful, dysregulated behaviours. Join me as we delve into the topic, touching briefly on the realms of neuroscience and child development research, and gaining insights into the true nature of those heated moments. I'll share practical tips for nav...

Get ready for a heart-to-heart on parenting in this episode. You know I love tackling the everyday challenges of raising little humans with a dose of humour and self-reflection. Well, today I'm shining the light on our parental habits that are somewhat... hypocritical (eek!). Ever caught yourself telling your child or teen to be patient while rushing them out the door? Telling them to communicate...

Ever felt like your child is being utterly unreasonable? Their emotions take over and they start being completely ridiculous? Join me in this episode as I delve into the emotional rollercoaster of parenting. Drawing from personal experiences, I share two stories from my own home that shed light on handling those challenging moments. Discover why reacting with anger, yelling, or shame is counterpro...

In this episode I dive a bit deeper into the world of Emotional Intelligence, and why it encompasses so much more than you think. It's not only empathy, it's not simply understanding feelings, but in fact, 26 individual competencies make EI what it truly is. Clear communication, self-awareness, resilience, integrity, teamwork, and more. It's fascinating! So in this mini masterclass, I'll walk you...

A Punishment-Free Home With Emotional Intelligence - Ooh, is it possible?? I posted a 10-second reel on my Instagram recently about this, and it's just hit 733k views. So this was a big one that resonated with a LOT of people (for good and bad reasons). I'll post the link to the reel below so you can check it out, but I describe it in this episode and break down some of the messages behind emotion...

So your husband's doing it all wrong? (Sorry, couldn't help it!!) Having different approaches at home can be hard. But I'm about to shift your perspective in a big way. In this episode, I share about the challenges and frustrations of parenting with emotional intelligence when your co-parent isn't on board. Perhaps they parent differently or are actively going against your method. Who's right? How...

How do you feel about your kids watching YouTube? If you're unsure and really don't know whether it's safe or good quality viewing for them, then you need to listen to this episode! If you're also really concerned about YouTube and the content your kids are watching, but don't feel confident removing it from your home, and how to speak to your kids about it, then this really is a must-listen. I am...

Okay, proud mum (and parent coach) moment! Let me share a story with you about how we VERY nearly had a Christmas meltdown when packing away the tree with our youngest. Emotional Intelligence and communication skills are an UNSTOPPABLE combo, trust me. These two skills have genuinely saved my bacon countless times, and my kids and I are better for it. (And actually so is my marriage!) We aren't pe...

Ok this is a heart-strings pulling kind of conversation. Many of us don't have a TONNE of memories from our childhood, and some of us feel like we've forgotten 95% of it. But you know what? You'll still know - if you think about it - what you wish you did or didn't have to experience. And guess what, that's very likely exactly what your kids want to be hearing from you right now. Amazing right? Wh...

Welcome to a powerful episode of Emotionally Intelligent Parenting with Stephanie Pinto. 🌟 Dive into the (messy) heart of parenthood with our latest instalment, where I share 10 practical emotional intelligence strategies to combat burnout. Simple shifts in perspective and empathetic connections can help you re-discover the joy in your parenting journey that you're looking for. From mindful commu...

Meltdowns are a part of life. Not only for kids, but us adults too! It's emotional dysregulation and humanness at its finest and although they're not something to fix, it's so valuable to know how to support your child through them, whilst keeping yourself in check. I love that learning Emotional Intelligence has helped me personally both anticipate challenging moments with my kids and navigate th...

In this episode, I delve into the fascinating world of emotions and how often we misunderstand them. You might think you're good at reading how others feel, but actually you very often get it wrong. For example, a simple smile can signify a range of emotions, from happiness to anxiety or even anger. These misunderstandings can lead to conflicts, disagreements, breakdowns and even breakups. To impr...

Should you make your child say sorry when they hurt another? Or do it later on when the 'action' has died down? Is it really necessary to explicitly teach apologising? So many questions! Teaching your child to reconcile things when they've hurt someone's feelings or done the wrong thing, is a crucial part of their social and emotional development. Yes, we do need to encourage kids to take responsi...

Beginning your emotionally intelligent parenting journey starts here. In this episode I'm inviting you to take a look at your emotional landscape and in particular whether or not you ACCEPT all of your emotions. It's true that the vast majority of people believe we have positive and negative emotions. We categorise them into one bucket or the other. The good and the bad. I'm here to tell you that...