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Emotionally Intelligent Parenting with Stephanie Pinto
Emotionally Intelligent Parenting with Stephanie Pinto
Stephanie Pinto

Emotionally Intelligent Parenting with Stephanie Pinto

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"In order to raise emotionally intelligent kids, we must first become emotionally intelligent parents." - Stephanie Pinto.


I hope you love this podcast and find the episodes entertaining and educational - we're going to cover all things emotional intelligence, parenting, kids, behaviour, emotions, school and more!


If you have a question you'd like support, advice and ideas on - send them through and I'll answer them on the podcast! Email us at hello@stephaniepinto.com


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Hi! I'm an award-winning Emotional Intelligence coach, best-selling author, 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.


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Episodes

127: The Validation Trap: What the Research Actually Says
04 September 2026

127: The Validation Trap: What the Research Actually Says

Ever caught yourself doing "all the right things" emotionally with your kid only to watch it somehow make things worse? In this episode, I'm breaking down something most parenting content won't tell you: the research on why constant emotional narration can backfire, and where the real line is between validating your child and accidentally teaching them to get stuck in a feeling instead of moving...
126: Six Steps to De-Escalating Big Emotions (And the Meltdown at Taronga Zoo)
30 April 2026

126: Six Steps to De-Escalating Big Emotions (And the Meltdown at Taronga Zoo)

Imagine standing in the middle of a zoo (or a supermarket, or a school pickup line) watching your child completely fall apart and feeling completely frozen... This is what I'm talking about today!This episode right here is your turning point. I'm walking you through my six-step de-escalation framework that goes way beyond the usual "get down to their level" advice you've heard a hundred times —...
125: Tummy Aches, Tears, and Panic: Anxiety in Kids.
12 March 2026

125: Tummy Aches, Tears, and Panic: Anxiety in Kids.

Anxiety Masterclass tickets here: www.stephaniepinto.com/anxious-masterclassEver stood in the school car park while your child clings to you, pleading they can’t go in, and thought… is this ever going to get easier?Or your teen is shutting themselves away in their room, refusing to go to social gatherings or other activities (that you know they’d probably LOVE)?I’ve been there. My youngest has,...
124: What to Do When Your Child Is Overwhelmed: The ABCs of Co-Regulation
06 March 2026

124: What to Do When Your Child Is Overwhelmed: The ABCs of Co-Regulation

Ever had a moment where your child’s reaction felt way bigger than the situation? 🌋A small thing turns into a huge meltdown. Logic doesn’t land. Consequences do NOT work. And you’re thinking "what am I supposed to do right now?" This is for you!Today I’m joined by Elizabeth Sautter, a speech-language pathologist and author who has spent nearly 30 years supporting neurodivergent kids, families...
123: My 10 Most Underrated Ways To Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids
22 February 2026

123: My 10 Most Underrated Ways To Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids

Everyone talks about rules, consequences, and behaviour, but emotional intelligence? That’s the piece almost no one talks about!!And yet it’s the thing that actually shapes how kids handle life, relationships, and themselves.Today I’m sharing 10 of the most underrated ways to raise emotionally intelligent kids. The strategies most parents never hear about (and the ones I always share with private...
122: A Mini Masterclass on Cooperation (Without Yelling)
15 February 2026

122: A Mini Masterclass on Cooperation (Without Yelling)

Freebie Gift: Resource Bundle link is below!Ever feel like getting your kids to cooperate is like negotiating with dictators who happen to share your DNA? 🤣Last episode (on a similar topic) was so popular that this week I made a mini masterclass on cooperation! I'm sharing 20 emotionally intelligent tips to get your kids working with you not against you. No yelling, no bribing, no punishments....
121: The Secret to Raising Cooperative, Emotionally Resilient Kids
06 February 2026

121: The Secret to Raising Cooperative, Emotionally Resilient Kids

Psst... Scroll for the link to my book on emotionally intelligent parenting! What if parenting didn’t have to rely on punishment, guilt, or constant power struggles? Yep. Really.Today I'm actually the one being interviewed! My friend Amy Nesbitt had me on her podcast, Whole Wellness Mamas, and we unpacked what emotional intelligence parenting really means, and why it’s so different from the...
120: Emotional Intelligence and the Art of Getting Kids to Open Up
25 January 2026

120: Emotional Intelligence and the Art of Getting Kids to Open Up

Talking about feelings can be hard, for kids AND parents. Some kids talk freely, others shut down, and many sit somewhere in between. If you’ve ever felt unsure how to help your child open up, or worried about what’s going on beneath the surface, this episode is for you.Silence isn’t defiance — it’s a signal. Kids can shut down when they don’t feel emotionally safe, even when the environment is...
119: When Your Child is The Bully: This Parent Was in Shock.
18 January 2026

119: When Your Child is The Bully: This Parent Was in Shock.

This one’s an eye-opener. An 11-year-old boy is suspended from school for bullying. His parent is devastated, confused, and in shock.They turned to my parenting community online for help and ask a question so many parents would ask in that moment: “Besides taking away electronics, what else can I do?” What followed was a flood of responses. Some were deeply supportive, insightful, and grounded in...
118: Triggers, Tantrums, and Techniques That Work
11 January 2026

118: Triggers, Tantrums, and Techniques That Work

You promise yourself you won’t yell… and then suddenly, you have. Maybe your child’s tantrum isn’t even that big, but something in YOU snaps.If you’ve ever wondered why you react the way you do, even when you know better, this episode is for you.Today I’m not talking about how to “fix” your child, stop tantrums, or get quick compliance. I’m talking about the missing piece most parents were never...