Kids talking back, being stubborn or seemingly rude can flip a switch in us, FAST!

You’re doing your best, then BAM, you're hit with a “You’re not the boss of me!” or “Ugh, I don’t care!” and suddenly, your calm goes out the window.

If you’ve ever found yourself yelling, threatening, or feeling totally triggered when your child talks back… this video is for you.

In this episode, we’ll talk about:

✔️ Why backtalk feels so triggering—and what’s really going on under the surface

✔️ How emotional intelligence helps you pause, breathe, and respond instead of react

✔️ What your child might be trying to tell you (even if they say it with an attitude)

✔️ The ONE grounding question that can stop you from exploding

✔️ Why backtalk is actually an opportunity to strengthen emotional connection

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Inside, you’ll get science-backed tools to regulate your emotions, defuse power struggles, and show up as the emotionally intelligent parent your child needs, even on tough days.

👉 Listen or watch over on YouTube here... and breathe easier tonight, and start turning those explosive moments into teachable ones.

You’ve got this 💛

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😩 "WHY is bedtime so hard?!"

If you’ve ever ended the night totally frazzled, snapping at your kids, and crashing on the couch in defeat—you are NOT alone.

Our bedtime routine used to feel like a battlefield too. I was controlling, exhausted, and low-key blaming my husband (sorry babe!).

But the truth? I was adding fuel to the fire without even realising it.

In this video, I'm breaking down why bedtime is really so stressful, and it’s not just about your kids stalling or refusing to brush their teeth!

Here’s what we’ll dive into:

✔️ Why bedtime hits exactly when your nervous system is already DONE

✔️ What your child’s wild bedtime behavior is actually trying to tell you

✔️ How emotional intelligence helps you stay calm and in control—even when you’re running on empty

✔️ Practical ways to manage your stress in the moment (yes, even when they say “I’m thirsty” for the 12th time)

✔️ The 5-minute quick tweak that will help your child wind down AND feel emotionally connected

✔️ What to do instead of yelling or bribing, and how to rebuild calmer nights that actually feel good.

💡 Bedtime is more than sleep. It’s a mirror showing us how we handle pressure, chaos, and disconnection. This is your chance to make a real shift.

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🎧 Hit play and change your bedtime dynamic from chaos to calm, starting tonight.

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Hi! I’m an award-winning Emotional Intelligence parenting consultant, best-selling author and international speaker. I’m also a paediatric anxiety therapist and I love helping kids, parents and educators use emotional intelligence to become calmer, more connected and live happier lives!

Book a FREE 30 min consult with me to discuss coaching, support, collaborations or speaking engagements.

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What if I told you there’s a powerful parenting tool that almost no one is using... BUT it could completely change how you handle stress, overwhelm, and chaos with your kids?

Today, we’re diving into a lesser-known but incredibly powerful emotional intelligence strategy called heart coherence.

Most people have no idea that your heart’s energy directly impacts your brain, your stress hormones, and even how you show up when your kids are melting down.

Joining me is Jackie Black, certified Results Coach and HeartMath Mentor, who’s here to share the science, the strategy, and the simple daily shifts that can help you stay calm, present, and connected, especially when your kids push everyyy single button.

In this episode, we explore:

🩷 What heart coherence actually is—and how it resets your stress response in real time

🩷 The mind-body-heart connection that’s affecting your parenting more than you know

🩷 How your emotional state impacts your child’s nervous system (yes, really!)

🩷 A simple, eyes-open exercise to shift from reactive to grounded in under a minute

🩷 Why heart coherence could be the missing link in your parenting toolbox

This isn’t woo woo. It’s real, it’s science-based, and it’s transforming parents’ lives.

So if you’ve ever thought “I wish I could just stay calm when it all hits the fan”, this episode is your starting point.

🎧 Tune in, take a breath, and discover the emotional intelligence practice that could finally help you parent from a place of peace.

Find Jackie and her work at:

www.instagram.com/burnoutcoachforteachers/

www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-black-burnout-coach-for-teachers

www.facebook.com/BurnoutandResilienceCoach

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Prefer to watch? This episode is live over on Youtube here.

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Hi! I’m an award-winning Emotional Intelligence parenting consultant, best-selling author and international speaker. I’m also a paediatric anxiety therapist and I love helping kids, parents and educators use emotional intelligence to become calmer, more connected and live happier lives!

Book a FREE 30 min consult with me to discuss coaching, support, collaborations or speaking engagements.

💡 Head to https://www.stephaniepinto.com/

Or stalk me on the socials...

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Ever been trapped in the car with kids screaming, fighting, and pushing every single one of your buttons... while you’re just trying to drive safely and not lose your mind?!

Yep, same.

In this video, I share how I handled a real-life backseat meltdown using emotional intelligence (instead of threats, yelling, or bribes).

You’ll hear the exact mindset shifts that kept me calm, what I said (and didn’t say), and why moments like this are actually golden opportunities to teach your kids emotional skills that last a lifetime.

Buckle up (couldn't resist sorry), this one’s real, raw, and totally doable!!

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Prefer to watch? This episode is live over on Youtube here.

🩷 Follow me on Insta @emotionally.intelligent.parent

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https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsraiseemotionallyintelligentkids

Hi! I’m an award-winning Emotional Intelligence parenting consultant, best-selling author and international speaker. I’m also a paediatric anxiety therapist and I love helping kids, parents and educators use emotional intelligence to become calmer, more connected and live happier lives!

Book a FREE 30 min consult with me to discuss coaching, support, collaborations or speaking engagements.

💡 Head to https://www.stephaniepinto.com/

Or stalk me on the socials...

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Are you constantly jumping in to rescue your child from big feelings, tantrums, or tough moments?

You’re not alone!! So many of us were raised to believe that love means fixing, rescuing, or distracting.

But what if there’s a better way? (Spoiler alert. There is.)

Today I explore how emotional intelligence helps you shift from “make it stop” to “help them understand it.”

You’ll learn how to hold space without rushing in, why discomfort isn’t dangerous, and how your calm presence actually builds your child’s resilience — for life.

❤️ Discover why not fixing is the most loving thing you can do.

🧠 Learn practical tips for supporting — not rescuing — your child through hard feelings.

🚫 Stop over-validating, over-explaining, and over-helping… and start raising emotionally strong, grounded kids.

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Prefer to watch? This episode is live over on Youtube here.

🩷 Follow me on Insta @emotionally.intelligent.parent

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

https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsraiseemotionallyintelligentkids

Hi! I’m an award-winning Emotional Intelligence parenting consultant, best-selling author and international speaker. I’m also a paediatric anxiety therapist and I love helping kids, parents and educators use emotional intelligence to become calmer, more connected and live happier lives!

Book a FREE 30 min consult with me to discuss coaching, support, collaborations or speaking engagements.

💡 Head to https://www.stephaniepinto.com/

Or stalk me on the socials...

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Emotional intelligence isn’t about being calm, Zen, or turning into some emotionless monk who never gets triggered.

It’s about knowing exactly what’s going on inside you before things blow up—and using that intel to stop fights before they even start.

You know those moments when someone says that thing, and you instantly feel yourself getting defensive, angry, or ready to snap back with a killer comeback?

Yeah. Been there. A lot.

But here’s what I’ve learned: when you’ve got emotional intelligence on your side, you stop reacting on autopilot.

You stop taking everything so personally. And instead you choose how to respond.

In this video, I’m breaking down how emotional intelligence helps you in arguments, disagreements, and everyday drama, and how it can actually bring more calm, connection, and (let’s be real) fewer screaming matches into your life.

So if you’re tired of being dragged into unnecessary arguments, feeling misunderstood, or just wish you could stay chill when everyone else is losing it—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.

✅ Want me to speak to the staff your school/preschool, team or organisation on Emotional Intelligence? Email us and we'll make it happen!

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!

🩷Join over 130,000 people in my online community! ➡️ www.facebook.com/groups/letsraiseemotionallyintelligentkids

💡 Head to www.stephaniepinto.com for free resources, courses, coaching, collaborations or speaking engagements.

🥳 Find me on the socials...

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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.

#emotionallyintelligentparenting #misbehavior #gentleparenting #naughtykids #parentingtips #emotionalintelligence

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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.

✅ Want me to speak to the staff your school/preschool, team or organisation on Emotional Intelligence? Email us and we'll make it happen!

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!

🩷Join over 130,000 people in my online community! ➡️ www.facebook.com/groups/letsraiseemotionallyintelligentkids

💡 Head to www.stephaniepinto.com for free resources, courses, coaching, collaborations or speaking engagements.

🥳 Find me on the socials...

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Have you ever been around someone who’s like, “Emotional intelligence is being all soft, sweet, and floating around in a cloud of feelings all day…” and you’re like, “Aww, that’s cute. NO.”

Emotional intelligence is not about being calm all the time.

It’s not about never getting angry, or letting your kids walk all over you.

And it’s definitely not about sitting in a circle holding hands and talking about your feelings 24/7.

It is about knowing yourself, managing your reactions, showing up with empathy, and staying motivated—even when everything’s a hot mess.

And honestly? There’s still so much misconception around EI, especially in the parenting world.

“You're raising snowflakes!”, “You must talk about emotions all day!” Umm. Who even has time for that?!

So here’s the truth: emotional intelligence helps you make smarter, more efficient, more connected, more productive… like, everything you actually want.

And it has nothing to do with floating on clouds or never saying no to your kids lol.

If you’ve ever thought, “Am I just too emotional,” or “Everyone says I need to toughen up,” take a seat!!

Emotional intelligence isn’t weakness—it’s power.

Enjoy!

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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.

✅ Want me to speak to the staff your school/preschool, team or organisation on Emotional Intelligence? Email us and we'll make it happen!

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!

🩷Join over 130,000 people in my online community! ➡️ www.facebook.com/groups/letsraiseemotionallyintelligentkids

💡 Head to www.stephaniepinto.com for free resources, courses, coaching, collaborations or speaking engagements.

🥳 Find me on the socials...

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

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YT: www.youtube.com/c/StephaniePinto

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I’m coming in hot with a truth bomb that might just flip your parenting, your self-awareness, and your whole emotional vibe on its head.

Who's heard that we must learn to “control our emotions”? ME. A million times...

Newsflash: This is TERRIBLE advice.

Yep, I said it. So if you've ever gritted your teeth, stuffed your feelings down, or told your kid to “just calm down”, you’re not alone.

We’ve all been fed this myth that emotional intelligence means being cool, calm, and collected 24/7. Like some sort of emotionless robot with a gratitude journal?! Ok then.

But here's the thing: emotions aren’t meant to be controlled, they’re meant to be understood.

Every feeling you have is like a little post-it note from your inner world.

Anger? “Hey, your boundary just got steamrolled.”

Anxiety? “Something feels off, look closer.”

Disappointment? “You were hoping for something, and it didn’t land.”

Emotions aren’t interruptions. They’re INTEL.

So today, I’m diving into how emotional intelligence is actually about tuning in, not shutting down. I’ll show you how to listen to your emotions (without getting stuck in them), use them to guide better decisions, and teach your kids to do the same.

Because once you stop shoving emotions aside and start decoding what they’re telling you?

Everything. Gets. Easier.

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Parent Guide: "Beating Anxiety in Kids" (Evidence based strategies to support anxious, sensitive kids)

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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.

✅ Want me to speak to the staff your school/preschool, team or organisation on Emotional Intelligence? Email us and we'll make it happen!

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!

🩷Join over 130,000 people in my online community! ➡️ www.facebook.com/groups/letsraiseemotionallyintelligentkids

💡 Head to www.stephaniepinto.com for free resources, courses, coaching, collaborations or speaking engagements.

🥳 Find me on the socials...

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

FB: www.fb.com/stephpinto

YT: www.youtube.com/c/StephaniePinto

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Ever been told that "kids just need some good ol' fashioned discipline" to learn their lesson?

Yeah... let’s talk about why that advice needs to go straight to the recycling bin.

I'm pulling back the curtain on the real difference between discipline and punishment — and why confusing the two can seriously mess with your child's emotional growth (and your relationship with them).

Spoiler: Discipline isn’t about being "soft." It’s about being SMART.

You’ll learn:

✨ Why discipline teaches and punishment backfires

✨ How discipline builds future behaviour, while punishment keeps kids stuck in shame

✨ Why connection and guidance will always beat blame and fear

✨ How real discipline actually boosts emotional intelligence (and no, yelling doesn’t count)

👉 Ever wondered why your punishments aren’t "working" — no matter how many times you threaten, lecture, or take away the iPad?

👉 Curious why some kids grow into sneaky, secretive teens — and how it has everything to do with how we handle mistakes when they’re little?

If you’re serious about raising emotionally resilient kids, trust me — the next 25 minutes are going to be a total game-changer.

Let’s change the way we parent — one empowered conversation at a time. 🎙️

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1. Parent Guide: "3 Steps From Chaos to Connection" (How to raise emotionally intelligent kids)
2. Parent Guide: "Beating Anxiety in Kids" (Evidence based strategies to support anxious, sensitive kids)

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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.

✅ Want me to speak to the staff your school/preschool, team or organisation on Emotional Intelligence? Email us and we'll make it happen!

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!

🩷Join over 130,000 people in my online community! ➡️ www.facebook.com/groups/letsraiseemotionallyintelligentkids

💡 Head to www.stephaniepinto.com for free resources, courses, coaching, collaborations or speaking engagements.

🥳 Find me on the socials...

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

FB: www.fb.com/stephpinto

YT: www.youtube.com/c/StephaniePinto

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