🧠 Think emotional intelligence is just about journaling, naming emotions or deep breathing? Think again.

In this episode, I’m sharing 10 underrated, unknown and even unexpected, science-backed ways to develop your emotional intelligence.

Strategies most people NEVER talk about, but that genuinely rewire your brain, calm your nervous system, and transform how you show up in everyday life.

We’re talking about practical ways to build self-awareness, regulate emotions, quiet the amygdala, and strengthen your relationships (without needing to sit on a meditation pillow for hours 😉

You might be a parent, a leader, or just someone who’s tired of overreacting, shutting down, or staying stuck in old emotional patterns, this episode is full of insights and inspiration that I really know you'll love. (I spent way too long prepping for this episode!!)

🔔 PLUS: Keep your ears open! I’ll be announcing a brand new offer very soon that’s going to take this work to the next level. Think connection, support, and seriously life-changing growth! Be on my mailing list, or watch my socials as next week we'll launch and doors will open! xx Steph.

🎁 Don't forget - one of my most POPULAR online self-paced courses is available to YOU guys for only $17 (normally $97!). Learn how to bring emotional intelligence into your parenting today. Head to the website here, find 'From Reactive to Responsive Parenting' Course and enter the code PODCAST17.

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

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Calling all unicorns who never get frustrated or angry! This episode isn't for you 😉

Ok, let's be real. The true statistic is 100% of parents have those moments where they snap, shout, or shut down... and then feel awful.

You want to stay calm. You want to be patient. But sometimes it just… takes over.

In this episode, we’re talking about anger from a completely new perspective - your nervous system's point of view.

Because underneath the yelling or frustration is something really important: a nervous system doing its best to protect you.

We’ll unpack what’s actually going on when you’re triggered, why logic alone doesn’t help in the heat of the moment, and how to start building emotional safety — not just for your kids, but for you too.

You’ll learn:

✅ Why anger isn’t the enemy, it’s an intelligent body signal

✅ What your nervous system is trying to protect you from

✅ Real tools to regulate (the experts know and use these)

This isn’t about getting it perfect. It’s about getting curious.

Because when you understand your own triggers, you parent from a place of power, not pressure.

This is only for people ready to learn the deep wisdom and understanding of the body, we're not talking quick fixes or mantas like "my child isn't giving me a hard time, they're having one". These are nice but not effective in the heat of the moment.

🎁 Don't forget - one of my most POPULAR online self-paced courses is available to YOU guys for only $17 (normally $97!). Learn how to bring emotional intelligence into your parenting today. Head to the website here, find 'From Reactive to Responsive Parenting' Course and enter the code PODCAST17.

If you're like me and like to WATCH as well as listen - you can see this episode over on YouTube.

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

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Today we share a real-life moment when our child heard SUPER inappropriate language online. We talk about how we responded, how we used emotional intelligence to stay connected, and how to set boundaries without shame. If you're navigating tricky online influences with your kids, this is a must-listen.

Ever had one of those blindsiding parenting moments where your child’s world collides with the internet’s wilder side, right in your living room?

In this episode, my husband (yep, he’s back!) and I unpack last night’s heart-pounding scene: an innocent game, a friend’s shock-value words no ten-year-old should hear, and the split-second choice between clamping down or leaning in.

We walk you through the raw, real-time conversation we had with our kids, how we drew a firm new boundary without losing trust, and why emotional intelligence (not punishment) turned a potential meltdown into a masterclass in connection.

You’ll hear two perspectives (one mum, one dad, two different upbringings) and leave with practical scripts, nervous-system-savvy tips, and a fresh lens on raising kids who come to you, rather than hide from you, when things get messy.

This conversation might just rewrite the way you handle the next “Wait… they said WHAT?!” moment.

If you're like me and like to WATCH as well as listen - you can see this episode over on Youtube here.

🎁 Don't forget - one of my most POPULAR online self-paced courses is available to YOU guys for only $17 (normally $97!). Learn how to bring emotional intelligence into your parenting today. Head to the website here, find 'From Reactive to Responsive Parenting' Course and enter the code PODCAST17.

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Power struggles: we’ve all been there! Sometimes daily. This was us a few years back - but no more.

Your kid digs their heels in, you dig yours in deeper—and suddenly you're in a full-blown standoff over socks, screen time, or sandwiches. 🙃

In this juicy and very real episode, my husband Alex is finally back on the podcast! 🎉

And we’re getting into it:

🔥 How he handles power struggles as a dad

🔥 What he thinks of how I handle them (gulp!)

🔥 Where we clash, where we align, and what we’ve learned from doing things differently

You’ll hear the honest, behind-the-scenes stories (yes, even the messy ones), how culture and upbringing shape our reactions, and the surprising moments we’ve actually switched roles in a power struggle.

Whether you're parenting solo or as a team, this episode is full of relatable moments, real strategies, and lots of laughs.

🎧 Hit play if you want to feel seen, supported, and a little less alone in the chaos.

If you're like me and like to WATCH as well as listen - you can see this episode over on YouTube here.

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

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Guys, this weekend I did the impossible: got the kids and my husband to do a giant tidy-up, without bribes, threats, nagging, or anyone fake-crying in the laundry.

And all I used? Half a sheet of paper and a pencil.

No yelling, no sticker charts, no power struggles, just emotional intelligence, a simple plan, and a calm, confident vibe.

In this episode, I’m sharing exactly how I pulled it off so you can too. Use my hack! If you’re over being the household manager, maid, and motivational speaker all rolled into one… this one’s for you.

xx Steph.

(Btw the course I mentioned is From Reactive to Responsive Parenting, and is basically my how-to for overcoming the shouty, snappy habit and becoming calmer and more in control as a parent. It's usually $97, but I'd love you to have it for $17! Find it at www.stephaniepinto.com/courses and use code PODCAST17

If you prefer to watch this episode on YT, here it is!

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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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It’s here — Episode 100! 🎉

In this special milestone episode, I take you behind the scenes of my journey from anxious, overwhelmed mum to founder of a global movement for emotionally intelligent parenting.

From starting with just 10 people in a Facebook group to writing a bestselling book and speaking on international stages, it’s been a wild ride!

I’m sharing the highs, the vulnerable moments, the lessons I’ve learned, and why emotional intelligence is NOT a soft skill — it’s essential for raising kind, confident, resilient kids.

PLUS: A special giveaway to celebrate this incredible community! 💛

Listen out if you're one of the 10 names I call out for the prize draw!! Winners will also be emailed in 24 hours. Woo hoo!

Thanks for being here. It means more than you'll know.

xx Steph.

Prefer to watch? Find this episode on Youtube HERE!

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Talking to kids about emotions is only going to make them soft snowflakes. Letting kids show their emotions opens them up to bullying or means they're going to walk all over us when they're mad. Right?

Think again.

In this episode, I’m calling out one of the biggest parenting myths around emotional intelligence, and breaking down why raising emotionally intelligent kids is the OPPOSITE of raising weak ones.

I'm talking about:

• What real resilience actually looks like (and why “toughening up” is outdated)
• How emotional intelligence builds grit, problem-solving, and self-regulation
• The dangerous behaviours that come from not teaching kids how to handle emotions
• And how to raise kids who bounce back, think clearly under pressure, and own their emotions—instead of being ruled by them.

Whether you’re new to the EI approach or still battling a skeptical partner or in-law, this one’s for you.

PLUS — I’ll share my own story, practical examples, and a crazy-simple analogy that’ll reframe everything you thought you knew about “soft parenting.”

👉 Ready to ditch the shouting and raise calm, confident, emotionally resilient kids?

🎁🎁🎁 Grab my Reactive to Responsive Parenting Course for just $17 using the code PODCAST17 (normally $97!)

Find it here!

🎧 Pleeease take a sec to subscribe, review, and share this episode if it hit home. Let’s rewrite the parenting script, one emotionally intelligent kid at a time.

Prefer to watch? I upload my episodes to YouTube too, find this one here.

You’re not alone, and you don’t have to parent the way the everyone tells you.

Steph xx

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When a mum shared online that she blew up at her 10-year-old daughter, who then jumped out of the car in a crowded carpark, the comments went WILD.

Everyone flooded in with BAD ADVICE.

“Take her devices!” “Be stricter!” “Punish her for being disrespectful!”

Are we still in the 80's? Seems so.

In this video, I break down why that advice is not only unhelpful — but actually incredibly harmful for kids who are already struggling.

And it doesn't help the parent at all either!

This isn’t just about disrespect or screen time… it’s about what’s going on beneath the behaviour.

I’ll walk you through:

🧠 Why punishment-based advice (aka behaviourism) NEVER works — especially with neurodivergent kids

🧠 What your child’s “bad behaviour” is really telling you

🧠 How you can stay calm and connected when your child pushes your buttons

🧠 What I would have said to this mum if we were sitting down together over coffee

🎁 🎁 🎁 If you’re feeling reactive, overwhelmed or stuck in power struggles, check out my course From Reactive to Responsive Parenting — it’s made exactly for moments like these.

😇 Right now I'm gifting it to you for $17 instead of $97!!! Use code: PODCAST17

👉 ACCESS IT HERE

Or if you want 1:1 personalised support, I offer private coaching where we dive deep into your parenting patterns and create real change.

👉 Find out more here.

Prefer to watch? I upload my episodes to YouTube too, find this one here.

You’re not alone, and you don’t have to parent the way the internet tells you to.

Steph xx

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If people knew this... it would supercharge their patience!! 🤯 #triggers

You know that moment!! Your child slams a door, rolls their eyes, or talks back, and you SNAP.

And later you’re like: “Why did that hit me so hard??”

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You’re not crazy. You’re actually not even overreacting. (Trust me on this).

Your ✨ subconscious ✨ is triggered.

And often… it’s not about the door. Or the tone. Or the words.

If it WAS, we'd all be able to reduce our triggered behaviour in a few days, not a few years.

In this video, I’m unpacking the real reason behind common parenting triggers like:

🌋 Kids “disrespecting” you

🌋 Chaos and loud noise

🌋 Seeing your kids do things you were neverrr allowed to do

We’ll explore what’s really going on beneath the surface—and how you can begin to parent with emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and more peace (for you and your child).

👉 PS. If you were the “well-behaved kid” growing up (like me!) this one’s going to resonate deeply. 🩷🩷🩷

💬 Let’s talk about the double standards, unspoken wounds, and how you actually break the cycle.

🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more emotionally intelligent parenting, honesty, and heart.

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Prefer to watch this episode? Find it here on YouTube!

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

(🎁 Scroll down for my gift!!!)

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.

This is for the parents who want to raise emotionally intelligent humans in a fast, AI-driven world — and who are ready to lead that revolution.

🎁🎁🎁 I'VE GOT A GIFT FOR YOU!

Want to learn how to parent this way with confidence?

Take my most popular Emotional Intelligence course, From Reactive to Responsive Parenting — it’s online, accessible worldwide, and built for parents who don’t want to be left behind.

🎁 And the gift? A huge discount from $97 to $17US!!!

Use code PODCAST17, link is below.

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Prefer to watch this episode over on YT? Here's the link.

Steph xx

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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.

Discover how to use connection, calm leadership, and clever communication to get your kids cooperating quickly and smoothly (yes, it’s possible!).

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🌟 "From Reactive to Responsive Parenting" is all about overcoming triggers using Emotional Intelligence. Absolute game-changer!

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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

✨ Want to go deeper?

If you’ve been stuck in reactive patterns and you’re ready to feel calm, in control, and connected again… I’ve got you!

🎉 My popular course "From Reactive to Responsive Parenting" is on sale for just $17 (normally $97!)

Use code PODCAST17 at checkout!

Find it here!

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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My new podcast is Emotionally Intelligent Parenting, check it out now at: https://www.stephaniepinto.com/podcast (or just search on your fav app).

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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.

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

🎁🎁🎁 BONUS for you guys!

If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of yelling, guilt, and reactive parenting, I’ve got you.

My course From Reactive to Responsive Parenting is currently just $17 (normally $97!!!) with code PODCAST17 (whilst it's still available!)

It’s packed with science-backed tools to help you stay calm, set loving boundaries, and stop the spiral of stress—for good.

Find it here!

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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!

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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.

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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!

🩷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.

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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 hello@stephaniepinto.com 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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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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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!

🩷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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