A parent called me out in front of everyone at a live parenting workshop in Sydney recently!! EEK.

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Basically they said: "Why bother with emotional intelligence? Isn’t it faster to just punish and move on?"

He’s right about one thing. This kind of parenting does take more time and effort. It’s inconvenient. It’s slower. It requires more of us.

But it also builds something punishment never can: connection, trust, and long-term emotional resilience.

So in this video, I share why I choose the harder way — the emotionally intelligent way — even when life is busy, messy, and overwhelming.

Because our kids don’t need more control. They need more coaching.

And the world they’re growing up in is going to demand "soft skills" like empathy, self-regulation, and communication more than EVER before.

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Tired of yelling, bribing, or threatening your kids just to get them to clean up?

I was. And I was at my wits' end.

Until, I found this thing called Emotional Intelligence.

In this video, I share simple yet powerful emotional intelligence strategies to help you get both younger and older kids to tidy up—without the drama.

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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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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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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:

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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/

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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 hello@stephaniepinto.com and send me your thoughts, feedback or questions!

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