{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/651250ce5e38910011b174b8/673d213efb161236f80af9f1?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"60: How We Failed As New Parents with Steph and Alex.","description":"<h3>Today, we're pulling back the curtain on our parenting - and let’s just say, it wasn’t all sunshine and Instagram-worthy moments. </h3><h3><br></h3><h3>This is a bunch of things we wish we knew when we first became parents...</h3><h3><br></h3><h3>With Alex's childhood blueprint and programming the *polar opposite* of mine, we had a lot to unlearn (and re-learn) when it came to navigating the chaos of parenthood together.  </h3><h3><br></h3><h3>We talk about:  </h3><h3>- How giving each other space saved us from spiralling arguments.  </h3><h3>- Why you should never take your kids’ words, or your partner’s emotions, personally.  </h3><h3>- Alex’s journey to taking accountability and breaking the cycle of reactive behaviour.  </h3><h3>- My struggle to ask for help and express my feelings (spoiler: it wasn’t pretty).  </h3><h3>- The power of understanding emotional hijacks and knowing when to step out of the situation</h3><h3>- How to “strike when the iron is cold.” to prevent shame, blame and basically more conflict.</h3><h3><br></h3><h3>We’ll also explore how his upbringing (where emotions basically didn't exist) impacted our dynamic and how we’ve worked to defuse problems before they explode into snapping and snowballing.  </h3><h3><br></h3><h3>It’s real, raw, and maybe even a little uncomfortable—but if you’ve ever felt like you’re failing as a parent or partner, trust us, you’re not alone. Tune in for honest lessons, practical tips, and a whole lot of heart.</h3><h3><br></h3><h3>Hope you guys enjoy.</h3><h3><br></h3><h3>(Please ask us questions! Send us your feedback! We need more content 😉)</h3><h3><br></h3><h3>_________________________________________________________________________________</h3><h3><br></h3><h3>My new podcast is Emotionally Intelligent Parenting, check it out now at: https://www.stephaniepinto.com/podcast  (or just search on your fav app).</h3><h3><br></h3><h3>Follow me on Insta @emotionally.intelligent.parent</h3><h3><br></h3><h3>Have you joined my Facebook Group for parents? There are 130,000+ parents in the community! 🎉 </h3><h3>https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsraiseemotionallyintelligentkids </h3><h3><br></h3><h3>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!</h3><h3><br></h3><h3>Book a FREE 30 min consult with me to discuss coaching, support, collaborations or speaking engagements.</h3><h3><br></h3><h3>💡 Head to https://www.stephaniepinto.com/ </h3><h3>Or stalk me on the socials...</h3><h3>Insta: https://www.instagram.com/emotionally.intelligent.parent/</h3><h3>FB: fb.com/stephpinto</h3><h3>FB Business: fb.com/stephaniepintoeqcoach</h3>","author_name":"Stephanie Pinto"}