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