Emotionally Intelligent Parenting with Stephanie Pinto

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


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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 with over 30 years of experience - breaks down the science behind those frustrating, baffling behaviours our kids send our way.


But this isn’t just theory—Mona shares practical, real-life strategies to help you stay calm and support your child when they’re overwhelmed.


This conversation feels even more meaningful today because, in 2023, Mona survived a brain aneurysm—an experience that’s led her to slow down and prioritize her health. I feel so lucky we still have her voice and wisdom to learn from, and I’m beyond grateful to share this life-changing conversation with you.


In this episode, we dive into:

✅ Why your child’s “bad behaviour” is often a sign their nervous system is in distress

✅ How understanding the brain makes parenting so much easier (and less stressful!)

✅ Simple, effective ways to respond without yelling, punishing, or losing your cool


If you’re ready to stop feeling frustrated and start feeling empowered, this one’s for you.


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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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