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 the tools I use to stay calm in high-stress moments.

✅ The conflicts I no longer have in parenting and marriage, thanks to replacing blame with curiosity and knowing when to pick my battles.

✅ A fresh perspective on parenting—seeing big emotions as opportunities to connect, not punish, and embracing the messy, imperfect moments.

✅ How I see my husband through a new lens, respecting his "blueprint" and working as a team without forcing change or taking things personally.

Plus, I’ll share the mindset shifts and practical strategies that have fast-tracked my emotional intelligence, so you can skip the trial-and-error and start building stronger, more connected relationships today.

Whether you’re navigating tantrums, tackling disagreements, or trying to stop spiraling into guilt, this episode is packed with insights and tools to help you thrive.

📱 Tune in now to learn how to fast-track your emotional intelligence journey—without all the stress and second-guessing!

If you are ready to take the next small step in your journey, JOIN ME in an online course! Here's why:

🌟 Flexible Access: You can learn anytime, anywhere, whether at home or on the go.

🌟 Self-Paced Learning: Complete courses at your own speed, fitting lessons into your schedule.

🌟 Stop and Start: Pause lessons when life gets busy and pick up where you left off.

🌟 Cost-Effective: Always more affordable than private coaching, saving time and costs.

🌟 Wide Variety of Resources: Access videos, worksheets, and interactive content to suit your learning style.

💻 Find my emotionally intelligent parenting courses at https://www.stephaniepinto.com/courses

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Hi! I am 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!

Book a consult with me to discuss coaching, support, collaborations or speaking engagements.

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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 aggressive?

We’re sharing our own experiences with this, including how we’ve navigated hitting, kicking, and even destructive behaviour using emotional intelligence and compassion.

We go through step-by-step strategies for handling those tough moments—like during transitions or when switching off a device—while holding firm boundaries around unsafe or hurtful actions.

We also clear up some big confusion around consequences: when they’re helpful, when they’re not, and why punishments and holding a grudge can actually backfire.

If you’ve ever struggled to keep your cool during your child’s meltdowns, this episode is full of relatable insights and practical tips to help you feel more calm and in control.

Have you seen my 5 new online self-paced courses on Emotional Intelligence and parenting?! They're all 50-89% off right now!!!

1. Introduction to Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids
2. From Reactive To Responsive Parenting: End The Yelling With Emotional Intelligence
3. Supporting Anxious and Sensitive Kids
4. Decoding and Defusing Challenging Behaviour
5. EFT Tapping (Emotional Freedom Techniques)

Find them at stephaniepinto.com

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If this resonates with you, I'd love to hear from you. Email us at [email protected] and send me your thoughts, feedback or questions!

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Hi! I am 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!

Book a consult with me to discuss coaching, support, collaborations or speaking engagements.

💡 Head to www.stephaniepinto.com

Or stalk me on the socials...

Insta: www.instagram.com/emotionally.intelligent.parent

FB: fb.com/stephpinto

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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 capacity.

We’ll talk about how you and your partner can support each other on those low-energy days, how to help your kids recognise their limits, and why this metaphor can make a big difference in your family’s day-to-day life. If you’ve ever wished for a better way to explain why everyone needs a break sometimes, this one’s for you!

Psst! Looking for more tools to thrive as a parent?

My self-paced online courses are here to help! From raising emotionally intelligent kids to decoding challenging behaviours, they’re packed with practical strategies to make parenting easier.

Courses include:

1. Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids
2. Decoding and Defusing Challenging Behaviours
3. Supporting Anxious and Sensitive Kids
4. EFT Tapping (Emotional Freedom Techniques)
5. From Reactive to Responsive Parenting (aka How to Stop Shouting at Your Kids)

Right now they’re a massive 50–89% off, so grab them while they’re hot!

Check them out on the Course page at www.stephaniepinto.com

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If this resonates with you, I'd love to hear from you. Email us at [email protected] and send me your thoughts, feedback or questions!

Have you joined my Facebook Group for parents? There are over 130,000 parents in the community! 🎉

➡️ www.facebook.com/groups/letsraiseemotionallyintelligentkids

Hi! I am 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!

Book a consult with me to discuss coaching, support, collaborations or speaking engagements.

💡 Head to www.stephaniepinto.com

Or stalk me on the socials...

Insta: www.instagram.com/emotionally.intelligent.parent

FB: fb.com/stephpinto

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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 child thrive through these formative years.

We also discuss her new book, Tweens: What Kids Need Now Before the Teenage Years which is out NOW! 📚

Follow her work at:

Web: https://michellemitchell.org/

Socials...

FB: https://www.facebook.com/michellemitchellspeaker/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/michellemitchell.author/

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-mitchell-34b72118a/

YT: https://www.youtube.com/@michellemitchellauthor/featured

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If this resonates with you, I'd love to hear from you. Email us at [email protected] and send me your thoughts, feedback or questions!

Have you joined my Facebook Group for parents? There are over 125,000 parents in the community! 🎉

➡️ www.facebook.com/groups/letsraiseemotionallyintelligentkids

Hi! I am 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!

Book a consult with me to discuss coaching, support, collaborations or speaking engagements.

💡 Head to www.stephaniepinto.com

Or stalk me on the socials...

Insta: www.instagram.com/emotionally.intelligent.parent

FB: fb.com/stephpinto

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Welcome back, everyone! This week, we're diving into a topic that hits home for so many of us: how we talk about food with our kids (and perhaps even around them when we think they’re not listening).

I’m joined by the fabulous Fiona Kane, an award-winning Nutritional Medicine Practitioner and Mind Body Eating Coach, and we explored how our words and attitudes around food can set the stage for our kids’ relationship with eating (and emotions!) - and yes, how we can keep it healthy too.

We’ll chat about the accidental ways we nudge our kids toward emotional eating (who knew?), how our own beliefs about food can rub off on them, and why asking open-ended questions can be a game-changer for a more mindful approach.

Fiona, who’s been all over Sky News Australia, 9 News, and ABC Radio, brings her practical tips on breaking habits like boredom eating and finding joy outside of food—for both us and the kids.

So, if you’re looking to raise happy, healthy eaters (or tackle a few food habits of your own), plug in!

This episode is packed with aha moments and doable steps to help the whole family enjoy a balanced relationship with food. I loved our conversation and I know you will too.

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If this resonates with you, I'd love to hear from you. Email us at [email protected] and send me your thoughts, feedback or questions!

Have you joined my Facebook Group for parents? There are over 120,000 parents in the community! 🎉

➡️ www.facebook.com/groups/letsraiseemotionallyintelligentkids

Hi! I am 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!

Book a consult with me to discuss coaching, support, collaborations or speaking engagements.

💡 Head to www.stephaniepinto.com

Or stalk me on the socials...

Insta: www.instagram.com/emotionally.intelligent.parent

FB: fb.com/stephpinto

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