Tim Curtis spent his first career in the elite SAS, but somehow, parenting remains his toughest mission yet. A self-confessed “average father” and not an expert in much related to kids, he’s on a quest to answer a question that parents, teachers, coaches, and pretty much every adult has asked him:
”How do we build resilience in kids?”
From the bestselling co-author of The Resilience Shield and co-host of The Unforgiving60, this podcast dives into the science and stories behind resilience—minus the fluff. Tim brings in world-class experts, unpacks practical tools, and shares real-life insights to help the whole village (that’s you!) raise kids who can handle life’s curveballs.
If you’ve ever wondered how to help your kids bounce back, stress less, and grow into kind, confident young adults—without the usual parenting clichés—this is the podcast for you.
Buckle up, it’s time to Build Resilient Kids!
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Tim Curtis spent his first career in the elite SAS, but somehow, parenting remains his toughest mission yet. A self-confessed “average father” and not an expert in much related to kids, he’s on a quest to answer a question that parents, teachers, coaches, and pretty much every adult has asked him:
”How do we build resilience in kids?”
From the bestselling co-author of The Resilience Shield and co-host of The Unforgiving60, this podcast dives into the science and stories behind resilience—minus the fluff. Tim brings in world-class experts, unpacks practical tools, and shares real-life insights to help the whole village (that’s you!) raise kids who can handle life’s curveballs.
If you’ve ever wondered how to help your kids bounce back, stress less, and grow into kind, confident young adults—without the usual parenting clichés—this is the podcast for you.
Buckle up, it’s time to Build Resilient Kids!
Stephanie Pinto – Emotional Intelligence Expert, Mother of 2, Raising Neurodivergent and Neurotypical Kids
The Building Resilient Kids Podcast
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3 months ago
Stephanie Pinto – Emotional Intelligence Expert, Mother of 2, Raising Neurodivergent and Neurotypical Kids
Episode Sub Title: “The Undercurrent: Steph Pinto’s Superpower for Building Resilient, Emotionally Strong Kids”
In this thoughtful and practical episode, host Tim Curtis speaks with Steph Pinto, emotional intelligence expert, mum of two, and champion for raising emotionally strong and self-aware kids. Steph opens up about her own journey with anxiety, what she’s learned as a parent in a neurodiverse household (ADHD in the mix), and how emotional intelligence can help kids and adults alike manage big feelings, build resilience, and strengthen relationships.
Key themes and takeaways:
How Steph’s childhood and anxiety experiences shaped her passion for emotional intelligence
Why emotional self-awareness and regulation are at the heart of resilience
The power of modelling — what parents do matters more than what they say
Parenting neurodiverse kids with patience, curiosity, and empathy
Letting go of “resilience as stoicism” and embracing vulnerability
Why co-regulation, presence, and small actions (like breathing or EFT tapping) make a difference
Practical tools: seeing the iceberg beneath behaviours, using “get curious not furious”
This episode is a powerful reminder that resilience grows through connection, self-compassion, and emotional honesty.
👉 Learn more at: resilienceshield.com/kids
(Even) More About Steph:
Steph Pinto is an emotional intelligence coach, accredited anxiety therapist for kids and teens (Cool Kids program), and an advocate for building emotionally healthy families. She draws from personal experience as a parent of a neurodiverse child, as well as professional expertise in emotional regulation and resilience tools.
Resources:
Cool Kids Program – Macquarie University— Evidence-based anxiety program for children and teens
Peter Stapleton – The Science of Tapping— Leading researcher on EFT tapping and its benefits for anxiety, stress, and emotional regulation
Tapping Solution (general EFT info)— Resource hub on how to get started with EFT
Raising Children Network – Emotional Intelligence— Trusted Australian parenting resource on building emotional intelligence
ADDitude Magazine – Parenting ADHD— Articles and tools for parents raising kids with ADHD
org— A resource for supporting neurodivergent children (ADHD, learning differences)
The Stoic Parent (Modern Stoicism)— Articles on resilience, authenticity, and emotional strength in parenting
The Building Resilient Kids Podcast
Tim Curtis spent his first career in the elite SAS, but somehow, parenting remains his toughest mission yet. A self-confessed “average father” and not an expert in much related to kids, he’s on a quest to answer a question that parents, teachers, coaches, and pretty much every adult has asked him:
”How do we build resilience in kids?”
From the bestselling co-author of The Resilience Shield and co-host of The Unforgiving60, this podcast dives into the science and stories behind resilience—minus the fluff. Tim brings in world-class experts, unpacks practical tools, and shares real-life insights to help the whole village (that’s you!) raise kids who can handle life’s curveballs.
If you’ve ever wondered how to help your kids bounce back, stress less, and grow into kind, confident young adults—without the usual parenting clichés—this is the podcast for you.
Buckle up, it’s time to Build Resilient Kids!
