Ever caught yourself saying, “They’re just being manipulative” or “They only act out for attention”? (I have!!)

I'm gonna pause you right there. Because what if that so-called “bad” behaviour… isn’t bad at all?

I know, sounds ridiculous... hear me out.

👇 In this video, I’m flipping the parenting script 👇

You’ll learn why your child’s challenging behaviour isn’t a power play—it’s communication. And when we stop labeling kids as naughty or difficult and start getting curious, everything changes!!

🎯 Here’s what I'm talking about:

✅ What your child’s behaviour is really trying to tell you

✅ Why labeling kids as “manipulative” shuts down connection

✅ How to replace yelling and punishment with emotional intelligence

✅ What to do instead when your child is melting down, hitting, or pushing your buttons

✅ How to set firm, kind, shame-free boundaries that actually work

✨ Spoiler alert: You CAN be the calm, confident parent your child needs—without being a pushover and without losing your cool.

If you’re tired of duct-tape-style parenting strategies (you know the ones… threats, bribes, punishments) and want to build a connected, emotionally intelligent family, this one’s for you.

💬 Drop a comment and tell me, what’s the one behaviour that’s been driving you wild lately? Let’s unpack it together.

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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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