In this heart-warming and insightful episode of the Emotionally Intelligent Parenting podcast, I welcome Kristina Manning from Calm Minds Parenting. We dive deep into a topic every parent can relate to -YELLING. Ugh! Why do we often find ourselves raising our voices at our kids? And what impact does it really have on them? Kristina shares practical strategies to stop yelling and find more effective ways to gain cooperation. We also talked on the power of celebrating mistakes to prevent perfectionism, plus learn how to take a "mom-pause" when emotions run high. Mindfulness isn't just for meditation—it's a powerful tool for parenting too. Kristina and I also explored the importance of understanding kids' brain development and how staying calm and regulated can transform your parenting. Tune in to gain practical tips, enjoy a few laughs, and feel empowered on your parenting journey. Find Kristina Manning and Calm Minds Parenting on Insta under @calm__minds (two underscores!) and her links: https://linktr.ee/calm__minds *** 📚 I mentioned I'm writing my second book now... eek! If you missed my first one, it's an Amazon Best-Seller and is called From Chaos to Connection: How parenting with emotional intelligence raises kind, confident, resilient kids. Check it out or grab your copy now on your Amazon app! If this resonates with you, I'd love to hear from you. Email us at hello@stephaniepinto.com 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this solo episode of the Emotionally Intelligent Parenting Podcast, I dive into a recent bedtime meltdown with one of our kids that could have gone COMPLETELY off the rails. And a few years ago, it totally would have. But, instead of losing my cool or resorting to punishing her for yelling and being "rude", I chose a different approach - one rooted in patience, empathy, and emotional intelligence. I take you through exactly how I managed to stay calm (wasn't easy), change my perspective on her behaviour (super helpful), and co-regulate with her until we both found our way back to peace.... and her into bed! I also share practical tips and strategies you can use when your child is having a tough, emotionally charged moment. I like to think this episode is a heartfelt reminder that even in the most challenging times, we have the power to be the parents our children need. Enjoy! Steph. *** If this resonates with you, I'd love to hear from you. Email us at hello@stephaniepinto.com 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Noble Gibbens: the founder of EQ Boss, an Emotional Intelligence (EI) executive coach, devoted dad, loving husband, and all-around great guy. Together, we delved into what it means to be an emotionally intelligent father and husband, and Noble shared heartfelt stories and transformative insights for both mums and dads. Noble, having lived many years as an "emotionally unintelligent" dad and West Point grad, opened up about an earth-shattering moment with his wife that set him on his emotional intelligence journey. He shared how he compassionately handles his daughter's emotions while maintaining boundaries, offering invaluable advice for all parents. One of the thought-provoking quotes he left me with was, "What you DO speaks so loudly I can’t hear what you SAY". Plus, Noble introduced a powerful EI exercise for parents, perfect for getting started on shifting your family culture right away. Ready to elevate your parenting game? Tune in now and transform your family's emotional landscape. Follow Noble on all the places online... LinkedIn: Noble Gibbens Facebook: Noble Gibbens Instagram: @eqgangster7840 YouTube: youtube.com/@NobleG *** If this resonates with you, I'd love to hear from you. Email us at hello@stephaniepinto.com 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready to uncover the secrets behind Executive Function skills in this eye-opening episode! Seth Perler, Executive Function Guru (ok I just made that up, but he's top level in the EF world) is my guest today, and we dive into what EF skills are and why they're crucial for kids (and adults) in navigating daily life. We discover how these hidden challenges impact kids' social skills, emotional regulation, organization, and motivation. We spoke about why neurodivergent children in particular often struggle with executive function and Seth shared powerful, practical tips to support your child right away. Plus, he revealed his top secret tip for managing executive function difficulties. Don't miss out on these game-changing insights that can transform your parenting and your child's life. I mentioned Seth's global Executive Function Summit, TEFOS, in which I'm one of the guest speakers! It's Aug 9-12, 2024 and tickets are completely free. Grab your spot at https://executivefunctionsummit.com/?affiliate=steph3 *** If this resonates with you, I'd love to hear from you. Email us at hello@stephaniepinto.com 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever catch yourself thinking, "My kids NEVER listen," or "I’m ALWAYS the one tidying up around here"? Statements like these share a common thread that, once recognized, can TRANSFORM your family life. Welcome to an enlightening episode of the Emotionally Intelligent Parenting Podcast, where I delve into the brain habit known as Confirmation Bias. I share with you how understanding this concept can instantly reduce conflicts with your kids and partner, leading to a smoother, more joyful household. Yassss. Learn how this simple shift in perspective has calmed the chaos in my own life (get ready for embarrassing stories) and can do the same for you. Curious about how to notice and overcome this habit we all have? Tune in and find out how it can make home life a lot calmer today. DON'T FORGET! My Second Annual Chaos to Connection Parenting Conference is happening online, starting July 22, 2024. This free event is designed to equip parents just like you with tools and insights to strengthen family bonds and nurture your children's mental health. Tickets are now available at www.chaos2connectionconference.com (If you listen to this after the conference week ends, email my team and we can give you access! Ask us: hello@stephaniepinto.com) *** If this resonates with you, I'd love to hear from you. Email us at hello@stephaniepinto.com 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join me in this week's episode of the Emotionally Intelligent Parenting Podcast, as we dive into the transformative concept of "Respond, Don't React" for parents (and couples!). In this episode, I’ll guide you through the simple ideas of this concept: using thoughtful and measured actions over impulsive (and often damaging) ones. Like when you feel like yelling or spanking but instead you problem-solve and communicate clearly so the behaviour is NOT acceptable. I share about the importance of recognizing emotions, identifying triggers, and taking a moment to pause and reflect. Learn how to choose a constructive response, communicate effectively, and practice empathy for smoother, more cooperative interactions. Whether it's parenting or marital challenges, by starting to focus on responding, you'll be able to manage emotions better, improve relationships, and make wiser decisions in the heat of the moment. Yesss! DON'T FORGET! My Second Annual Chaos to Connection Parenting Conference is happening online, starting July 22, 2024. This free event is designed to equip parents just like you with tools and insights to strengthen family bonds and nurture your children's mental health. Tickets are now available at www.chaos2connectionconference.com *** If this resonates with you, I'd love to hear from you. Email us at hello@stephaniepinto.com 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever tried to empathise when your child is upset and it completely backfires? Today I dive deep into the power - and downsides - of validating your children's emotions. Here's what I share about in this episode: Why Validating Emotions Matters: Understanding why acknowledging your children's feelings is vital for their emotional development and overall wellbeing. When Validation Doesn't Seem to Work: Exploring why some children really don't respond well to emotional validation! What to Do Instead: Practical tips and phrases to use when traditional validation methods aren't effective, so you can still support your child in the best way possible. Real-Life Examples: I share relatable scenarios and simple adjustments you can make to help your child feel understood and calm. And don’t forget! My Second Annual Chaos to Connection Parenting Conference is happening online, starting July 22, 2024. This free event is designed to equip parents just like you with tools and insights to strengthen family bonds and nurture your children's mental health. Tickets are now available at www.chaos2connectionconference.com *** If this resonates with you, I'd love to hear from you. Email us at hello@stephaniepinto.com 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In another solo episode, I answer a parent's question about their child not listening when riding outside near the road. This mum shared her fear and frustration over her son's habit of riding close to the road despite repeated warnings, in a message on my social media. Do you know why young children struggle to listen, and for that matter, is it even listening that is the problem? I share how to hold boundaries calmly yet firmly, and effective communication techniques, no matter your child's age. I also hone in on the struggle this parent had to keep calm and manage their emotions, to stop things from escalating. Tune in for practical advice to help your kids cooperate with your requests whilst maintaining your calm. If this resonates with you, I'd love to hear from you. Email us at hello@stephaniepinto.com and send me your thoughts, feedback or questions! Have you joined my Facebook Group for parents? There are almost 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Solo episode today! Do you know the immense power of using clear, conscious, and respectful communication with your kids? As a former paediatric speech pathologist and communication specialist, I'm sharing super practical tips to help you avoid the traps of using vague, reactive, and authoritarian language. (Seriously, it's landing you in more power struggles and arguments than you'll ever realise!) I cover handling the dreaded bedtime routine, toy cleanup, and meltdowns/tantrums way more effectively by making two simple shifts in your communication: explaining the situation and setting boundaries. Not rocket science, right?! But I'm betting you're not doing it 95% of the time. This is almost a bit of a private coaching session with me! I get you to reflect on your habits, learn from specific scenarios, and discover how improved communication can create smoother, easier interactions with your kids. Tune in to make your words work wonders and strengthen your connection with your kids. To access the free and low cost resources I mentioned in the episode, head to www.stephaniepinto.com/resources Can I ask a favour? I love putting time and energy into this podcast, and if you've found some tips and stories helpful can you please share it with your parent friends?! Directly send it to them in a message or share it on your socials - it all helps more than you know! Thank you in advance 🩷 Steph. *** If this resonates with you, I'd love to hear from you. Email us at hello@stephaniepinto.com and send me your thoughts, feedback or questions! Have you joined my Facebook Group for parents? There are 110,000+ 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you raising teens or tweens? In this episode of Emotionally Intelligent Parenting, join me for a heartfelt conversation with our guest, teen parent coach Kirsten Cobabe. Kirsten emphasizes the power of connection, explaining how having someone who truly sees and supports a teen can help them avoid or escape risky situations. She also shared her own story of navigating a dangerous relationship as a teen. We delve into understanding rebellious and strong-willed teens, the importance of getting curious rather than furious, and why parents mustn't jump to conclusions or punish immediately. (Come on we know that never works, right!!) Kirsten also highlights the value of allowing teens to take safe risks and the critical role of truly listening. "Parents are not supposed to do this alone," she reminds us, as we learn practical strategies for staying connected with our teens amidst the challenges of vaping, smartphones, and the TikTok lifestyle. I know you will take so much away from this chat, even if you're like me and don't yet have teens! We gotta be prepared, right? Enjoy - and follow Kirsten. Links below. Web: https://www.kirstencobabe.com/ Insta: @kirstencobabe *** If this resonates with you, I'd love to hear from you. Email us at hello@stephaniepinto.com and send me your thoughts, feedback or questions! Have you joined my Facebook Group for parents? There are 110,000+ 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You may be in burnout and not even realize it. Or maybe you're unwittingly teetering on the edge. I'm so glad you clicked on this episode. Today's guest is Krysten Taprell, the brilliant mind behind The Therapist Parent accounts on Instagram and Facebook and a renowned Australian psychologist. Krysten explains the big differences between parental burnout and everyday stress, (you won't have realised this, I didn't!) and helps us spot the telltale signs. We dive into the causes, like the frustratingly sky-high expectations we put on ourselves, our partners, and our kids. Krysten shares easy-to-follow tips for uncovering your triggers and gives practical advice on how to bounce back when burnout hits. Give me 30 minutes of your time and I promise to leave you a little more motivated, balanced, and on the way back to the parent you want to be. You deserve it. Find out more about Krysten Taprell and her work at The Therapist Parent below. Also if you're feeling called to, I'd love to invite you to take her course on Parental Burnout. Course: https://www.thetherapistparent.com/online-store/Revive-and-Thrive-Overcoming-Parental-Burnout-p640718515 Website https://www.thetherapistparent.com/ Insta/FB: @thetherapistparent *** If this resonates with you, I'd love to hear from you. Email us at hello@stephaniepinto.com and send me your thoughts, feedback or questions! Have you joined my Facebook Group for parents? There are 100,000+ 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to our raw and enlightening conversation with the incredible Daniel Franco! In this second part of our chat, we dive deep into the evolving world of fatherhood, focusing on emotional intelligence and the art of gentle parenting. In this episode, we explore how today's dads can rise to the occasion, embracing fatherhood like never before—because our kids are counting on it. We tackle the challenge many women face when their husbands seem to be on a different wavelength and discuss why forcing a change in their parenting approach is rarely effective. Daniel and I also address a common misconception: that gentle parenting creates overly sensitive "snowflakes." We break down why this stereotype misses the mark and reveal the real secret to raising strong, resilient kids—and it's NOT what most dads think! Join us for an uplifting, eye-opening discussion that will inspire and empower both mums and dads on their parenting journey. Find out more about Dan and the Hibernation Challenge at: Instagram: @adadliftingdads and @hibernationchallenge https://hibernationchallenge.com/ *** If this resonates with you, I'd love to hear from you. Email us at hello@stephaniepinto.com and send me your thoughts, feedback or questions! Have you joined my Facebook Group for parents? There are 100,000+ 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Emotionally Intelligent Parenting with Stephanie Pinto, I sit down with Daniel Franco, the insightful host of Dads Lifting Dads podcast, for part one of a compelling two-part interview. Dan shares his experiences and wisdom on navigating the challenges of fatherhood from a modern perspective. No "suck it up buttercup" or "emotions make you weak" from him! We delve into some big topics like aligning parenting styles with your partner - can it be done?, mothers' concerns about fathers causing emotional trauma with their harsh tactics, and the debate around gentle parenting and permissiveness. Our conversation about how to raise boys who are both resilient and emotionally intelligent was one of the most powerful I've had. Dan offers practical advice and heartfelt insights and calls on fathers to step up to be more present and supportive in their families. Keep an ear out for Part 2 next week! Find out more about Dan on Instagram @adadliftingdads And more information about his Hibernation Challenge at www.hibernationchallenge.com or @hibernationchallenge on Instagram. *** If this resonates with you, I'd love to hear from you. Email us at hello@stephaniepinto.com and send me your thoughts, feedback or questions! Have you joined my Facebook Group for parents? There are 100,000+ parents in the community! 🎉 ➡️ www.facebook.com/groups/letsraiseemotionallyintelligentkids Hi! I am a certified 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 kids, parents and educators 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I chat with Sarah R. Moore and discuss why disciplining, not punishing, children is crucial for their development. Sarah explains how positive, natural, and logical consequences are WAY more helpful and much less damaging. She emphasizes that discipline can be constructive, fostering respectful and peaceful relationships. We tackle the question of whether parental unity (both parents being on the "same page") is that important and debunk the myth that harshness prepares kids for a tough world, revealing instead that it leads to unhealthy relationships. Sarah passionately advocates for raising children in ways that encourage them to seek supportive, collaborative, and healthy connections. Join us to learn how we can transform the world, family by family. A bit about Sarah R. Moore: She's the author of "Peaceful Discipline: Story Teaching, Brain Science & Better Behavior" and founder of Dandelion Seeds Positive Parenting. As a certified Master Trainer in conscious parenting and Chairperson of the Board for the American Society for the Positive Care of Children, she’s also a public speaker, parent coach, armchair neuroscientist, and most importantly, a Mama. Her work has been featured on NBC, CBS, and SiriusXM, and in countless international parenting magazines. With training in child development, trauma recovery, interpersonal neurobiology, improv comedy and play, her work supports parents and caregivers around the globe. Follow her on the links here: https://dandelion-seeds.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dandelionseedspositiveliving/ https://www.facebook.com/DandelionSeedsPositiveParenting/ https://www.threads.net/@dandelionseedspositiveliving https://www.youtube.com/c/DandelionSeedsPositiveParenting/featured *** If this resonates with you, I'd love to hear from you. Email us at hello@stephaniepinto.com and send me your thoughts, feedback or questions! Have you joined my Facebook Group for parents? There are 100,000+ parents in the community! 🎉 ➡️ www.facebook.com/groups/letsraiseemotionallyintelligentkids Hi! I am a certified 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 kids, parents and educators 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready to dive into "Honour Your Child's Sensory System To Reduce Meltdowns, Stress, and Conflict" with me, Stephanie Pinto, and the amazing Laura Petix, OT extraordinaire. Laura, the brains behind The OT Butterfly and the author of "A Kids book about neurodiversity," spills the beans from her podcast, The Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Podcast. We're chatting about the nervous system budget (that's your child's unique capacity to tackle life's hurdles). Learn how tailoring to individual needs is the secret sauce to household zen. Laura is all about respecting different neurotypes and serving up body-based regulation tips. Also, your child isn't trying to drive you bonkers—it's just brains and bodies doing their thing! Laura helps explain the sweet spot between coddling and accommodating. Psst... Laura has an amazing free sensory profile waiting for you on her website. Don't miss out on this uplifting conversation. Find out more about Laura and follow her work at: www.theotbutterfly.com Insta: @theotbutterfly Freebie: www.theotbutterfly.com/sensoryprofiles101 *** If this resonates with you, I'd love to hear from you. Email us at hello@stephaniepinto.com and send me your thoughts, feedback or questions! Have you joined my Facebook Group for parents? There are 100,000+ parents in the community! 🎉 ➡️ www.facebook.com/groups/letsraiseemotionallyintelligentkids Hi! I am a certified 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 kids, parents and educators 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After removing YouTube from our home about 4 months ago (see previous episode on this in Dec 2023), we had a huge setback this past week. This is a pretty vulnerable episode, I wish I handled myself and the situation better... but, lesson learnt. I know you'll take a lot away from this episode - I speak about boundaries, safety, dealing with big emotions, dysregulation, anxiety and even laughing in the face of a crying child (yep, that was me. Told you I'm not perfect!). Do your kids access YouTube in your home? How does you find it - fine, worrying or downright stressful? I'd love to know. *** If this resonates with you, I'd love to hear from you. Email us at hello@stephaniepinto.com and send me your thoughts, feedback or questions! Have you joined my Facebook Group for parents? There are 100,000+ parents in the community! 🎉 ➡️ www.facebook.com/groups/letsraiseemotionallyintelligentkids Hi! I am a certified 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 kids, parents and educators 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What can we do when all the usual emotional regulation techniques and strategies fall short for our child? If you've wondered this, you're in the right place. Alice is an ‘energy plumber’. She unblocks the blocks that people have when nothing else seems to 'work'. In this episode, she speaks about what happens when problems in the body, such as primitive (baby) reflexes don’t integrate into purposeful, functional behaviours. Behavioural challenges, disorganisation, learning difficulties and even anxiety (like with my own child!) can come up. And so when all the usual “tools” don’t work – it can be life-changing to be open to taking another route. Alice was captured by kinesiology when her son was unhappy, angry, impulsive, yet very bright, within 5 sessions of kinesiology she had a “different child”. Alice shared a powerful story about a client, a boy she worked with who after receiving kinesiology with her, no longer needed a whole load of supports and plans at school to get through a day, his after-school meltdowns reduced significantly, and he was no longer stuck in a pattern of strict organisation in his bedroom (a coping mechanism of anxiety). I hope you enjoy this episode and if you’re wondering whether kinesiology might help you and your child, please get in touch with Alice, here are her links: www.kinesialice.com.au All social media: @kinesialice *** If this resonates with you, I'd love to hear from you. Email us at hello@stephaniepinto.com and send me your thoughts, feedback or questions! Have you joined my Facebook Group for parents? There are 100,000+ parents in the community! 🎉 ➡️ www.facebook.com/groups/letsraiseemotionallyintelligentkids Hi! I am a certified 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 kids, parents and educators 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 certified co-parent coach is here to explain what's underneath the triggers, the anger, the battles and the heart-wrenching pull of being a loving parent to a child whose other parent you are no longer romantically connected to. Aurisha's book is Cooperative Coparenting: The Attachment Theory Guide to Raising Kids in Two Homes. Aurisha Smolarski is a licensed marriage and family therapist, certified co-parenting coach, certified mediator, and mother, with a clinical practice in Los Angeles, CA. She specializes in working with co-parents, couples, and individuals. As a co-parent herself, she is very familiar with the challenges faced by parents raising kids in two households. For fifteen years, she has drawn on attachment theory and other modalities to help clients move from conflict to cooperation, make child-centered agreements, and create a secure co-parenting two-home family system. Find more about Aurisha's work or get in touch with her here: Instagram: @cooperativecoparenting Website: www.aurishasmolarski.com *** If this resonates with you, I'd love to hear from you. Email us at hello@stephaniepinto.com and send me your thoughts, feedback or questions! Have you joined my Facebook Group for parents? There are 100,000+ parents in the community! 🎉 ➡️ www.facebook.com/groups/letsraiseemotionallyintelligentkids Hi! I am a certified 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 kids, parents and educators 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 professional insights, you'll learn about connection-based parenting vs. those all-too-common-but-outdated parenting practices. And, did you know that confronting your triggers and unpacking the roots of shame can pave the way for profound transformation in your relationships with your children?! Huge. Ok, let's do this. Enjoy! Find more of Crystal's work and follow her here: Web: www.coachcrystal.ca Podcast: www.coachcrystal.ca/blog IG: www.instagram.com/the.parenting.coach *** If this resonates with you, I'd love to hear from you. Email us at hello@stephaniepinto.com and send me your thoughts, feedback or questions! Have you joined my Facebook Group for parents? There are 100,000+ parents in the community! 🎉 ➡️ www.facebook.com/groups/letsraiseemotionallyintelligentkids Hi! I am a certified 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 kids, parents and educators 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 conversation, I absolutely loved it. Kelly is full of heart and a wealth of information and insight into ND families. Find her work and get in touch here: https://www.autisticgem.au https://www.facebook.com/AutisticGEM https://www.instagram.com/autisticgemau/ *** If this resonates with you, I'd love to hear from you. Email us at hello@stephaniepinto.com and send me your thoughts, feedback or questions! Have you joined my Facebook Group for parents? There are 100,000+ parents in the community! 🎉 ➡️ www.facebook.com/groups/letsraiseemotionallyintelligentkids Hi! I am a certified 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 kids, parents and educators 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.