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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Becoming 'triggered' simply means your emotions have gotten the better of you. Ok, yes that's a tad simplistic. But my logic is that the tools that emotional intelligence give you the capacity to overcome those reactive, knee-jerk moments, and instead come from a place of calm, confidence and conviction. I mentioned my upcoming Taming Your Triggers Masterclass in this episode, live on Zoom during March 2024. If you want to check out the details and grab a ticket, head to bit.ly/3TqV7Sp or if...

Stop doing everything for your kids! (I'm guilty too). Sometimes as parents we become overwhelmed and drained, as we do so much for our kids. Parenting is a full time job, right? Leslie Josel gets this - and she came on the podcast today to share what she knows works for parents and kids (esp those with ADHD as that's her jam). Leslie Josel is the founder of Order Out Of Chaos, an award-winning business that supports parents and kids with executive function (planning, organising, time...

Meet Jen and Carrie, the OT Parent Coaches! Do you know the deep connection between emotional intelligence and sensory preferences? Most parents have no clue about this, or about the fact that there are EIGHT senses (and likely more), not just the 5 we were taught at school?! This is truly an eye-opening conversation and you'll leave feeling much more knowledgable about WHY your child sometimes erupts or digs their heels in, becomes resistant or just plain uncooperative. Jen and Carrie are...

Sarah is one of the expert guest-speakers on my parenting summit on now! Grab your free ticket to my 5 day virtual parenting summit: Raising A Resilient Child (March 2024) at www.bit.ly/4bAUa17Join me in a heartwarming chat with the amazing Sarah Rosensweet from The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, as we navigate the wild ride of parenting. From the common struggle of parents not being on the same page to the art of developing emotional intelligence, we cover it all. Learn about peaceful parenting...

Do you have a boy with big emotions, who lashes out, screams, hits, melts down, or uses aggressive behaviours? If you haven't encountered Tosha Schore from Parenting Boys Peacefully - you are meant to have found this episode today! Tosha is a visionary for changing how we see and parent our boys, particularly those who are described as disruptive, difficult or challenging.She shares the 3 things you NEED to understand if your child is struggling with aggression. We spoke about how aggression...

I'm proud to announce that our first-ever guest on this podcast is Dr Vanessa Lapointe! She really needs no introduction; her work spans the globe. Dr Vanessa is full of heart, kindness and compassion for parents, yet gives us a kick up the butt when we need. In this episode, we talked about what kids REALLY need from us, how to transition out of the old parenting paradigm, and even touched on the differences between discipline and punishment. Such a great conversation!***If this resonates...

Are you baffled or triggered by your child's behaviour sometimes? Many of us parents are reaaally challenged by our children's decisions and actions; things like disrespectful language, lashing out physically, ignoring or not doing what they've been asked... it can be so stressful! In this episode I utilise emotional intelligence (of course) plus what we now know about the developing brain to show you exactly what's going on underneath the surface of your child's behaviour. Ahh it all makes...

A while ago I took our youngest on a day out canoeing... and it was a NEAR disaster. I only say that because 'old me' would have lost it when she became emotional. Getting mad, yelling and maybe even threatening her. Not this time. Learning emotional intelligence has allowed me to evolve so much since those days. Follow me in my story today of what happened when things started going south, how I responded - exactly what I said and did - and the absolute MAGIC that came from it! What I didn't...

In this episode, I explore tantrums and meltdowns (are there the nuanced differences we need to know?) and uncover the secrets behind our children's stressful, dysregulated behaviours. Join me as we delve into the topic, touching briefly on the realms of neuroscience and child development research, and gaining insights into the true nature of those heated moments. I'll share practical tips for navigating challenging interactions with confidence, warmth, empathy, strength, and emotional...

Get ready for a heart-to-heart on parenting in this episode. You know I love tackling the everyday challenges of raising little humans with a dose of humour and self-reflection. Well, today I'm shining the light on our parental habits that are somewhat... hypocritical (eek!). Ever caught yourself telling your child or teen to be patient while rushing them out the door? Telling them to communicate properly although you shut down or bottle feelings up? And sometimes we punish our kids'...

Ever felt like your child is being utterly unreasonable? Their emotions take over and they start being completely ridiculous?Join me in this episode as I delve into the emotional rollercoaster of parenting. Drawing from personal experiences, I share two stories from my own home that shed light on handling those challenging moments. Discover why reacting with anger, yelling, or shame is counterproductive, and instead, learn the power of staying calm and dialling up your emotional intelligence....

In this episode I dive a bit deeper into the world of Emotional Intelligence, and why it encompasses so much more than you think. It's not only empathy, it's not simply understanding feelings, but in fact, 26 individual competencies make EI what it truly is. Clear communication, self-awareness, resilience, integrity, teamwork, and more. It's fascinating! So in this mini masterclass, I'll walk you through the deeper layers of EI, what it looks like to have strong EI and lack EI, the difference...

A Punishment-Free Home With Emotional Intelligence - Ooh, is it possible?? I posted a 10-second reel on my Instagram recently about this, and it's just hit 733k views. So this was a big one that resonated with a LOT of people (for good and bad reasons). I'll post the link to the reel below so you can check it out, but I describe it in this episode and break down some of the messages behind emotionally intelligent parenting, punishment-free home, discipline, and more. I also speak about the...

So your husband's doing it all wrong? (Sorry, couldn't help it!!) Having different approaches at home can be hard. But I'm about to shift your perspective in a big way. In this episode, I share about the challenges and frustrations of parenting with emotional intelligence when your co-parent isn't on board. Perhaps they parent differently or are actively going against your method. Who's right? How do we get them to see our way? Is that even fair? The powerful quote I mentioned in the episode...

How do you feel about your kids watching YouTube? If you're unsure and really don't know whether it's safe or good quality viewing for them, then you need to listen to this episode! If you're also really concerned about YouTube and the content your kids are watching, but don't feel confident removing it from your home, and how to speak to your kids about it, then this really is a must-listen. I am certainly not advocating for every family to ban YouTube from their family - you may feel...

Okay, proud mum (and parent coach) moment! Let me share a story with you about how we VERY nearly had a Christmas meltdown when packing away the tree with our youngest. Emotional Intelligence and communication skills are an UNSTOPPABLE combo, trust me. These two skills have genuinely saved my bacon countless times, and my kids and I are better for it. (And actually so is my marriage!) We aren't perfect but we have speed bumps as opposed to car crashes throughout our days. And some days we...

Ok this is a heart-strings pulling kind of conversation. Many of us don't have a TONNE of memories from our childhood, and some of us feel like we've forgotten 95% of it. But you know what? You'll still know - if you think about it - what you wish you did or didn't have to experience. And guess what, that's very likely exactly what your kids want to be hearing from you right now. Amazing right? Why do we overthink it?! I share a number of messages that people in my Facebook community (Let's...

Welcome to a powerful episode of Emotionally Intelligent Parenting with Stephanie Pinto. 🌟 Dive into the (messy) heart of parenthood with our latest instalment, where I share 10 practical emotional intelligence strategies to combat burnout. Simple shifts in perspective and empathetic connections can help you re-discover the joy in your parenting journey that you're looking for. From mindful communication to self-compassion exercises, I've got you covered. Grab your notebook, tune in and let...