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EPISODE · Jun 18, 2025 · 34 MIN

102: Mum vs Dad: The Best Way to Handle Power Struggles (Hubby is back on the podcast!)

from Emotionally Intelligent Parenting with Stephanie Pinto

Power struggles: we’ve all been there! Sometimes daily. This was us a few years back - but no more.Your kid digs their heels in, you dig yours in deeper—and suddenly you're in a full-blown standoff over socks, screen time, or sandwiches. 🙃In this juicy and very real episode, my husband Alex is finally back on the podcast! 🎉And we’re getting into it:🔥 How he handles power struggles as a dad🔥 What he thinks of how I handle them (gulp!)🔥 Where we clash, where we align, and what we’ve learned from doing things differentlyYou’ll hear the honest, behind-the-scenes stories (yes, even the messy ones), how culture and upbringing shape our reactions, and the surprising moments we’ve actually switched roles in a power struggle.Whether you're parenting solo or as a team, this episode is full of relatable moments, real strategies, and lots of laughs.🎧 Hit play if you want to feel seen, supported, and a little less alone in the chaos.If you're like me and like to WATCH as well as listen - you can see this episode over on YouTube here._________________________________________________________________________________Follow me on Insta @emotionally.intelligent.parentHave you joined my Facebook Group for parents? There are 140,000+ parents in the community! 🎉JOIN US HERE!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!Book a FREE 30 min consult with me to discuss coaching, support, collaborations or speaking engagements.💡 Head to www.stephaniepinto.comOr stalk me on the socials...Insta: https://www.instagram.com/emotionally.intelligent.parent/FB: fb.com/stephpintoFB Business: fb.com/stephaniepintoeqcoach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Power struggles: we’ve all been there! Sometimes daily. This was us a few years back - but no more.Your kid digs their heels in, you dig yours in deeper—and suddenly you're in a full-blown standoff over socks, screen time, or sandwiches. 🙃In this juicy and very real episode, my husband Alex is finally back on the podcast! 🎉And we’re getting into it:🔥 How he handles power struggles as a dad🔥 What he thinks of how I handle them (gulp!)🔥 Where we clash, where we align, and what we’ve learned from doing things differentlyYou’ll hear the honest, behind-the-scenes stories (yes, even the messy ones), how culture and upbringing shape our reactions, and the surprising moments we’ve actually switched roles in a power struggle.Whether you're parenting solo or as a team, this episode is full of relatable moments, real strategies, and lots of laughs.🎧 Hit play if you want to feel seen, supported, and a little less alone in the chaos.If you're like me and like to WATCH as well as listen - you can see this episode over on YouTube here._________________________________________________________________________________Follow me on Insta @emotionally.intelligent.parentHave you joined my Facebook Group for parents? There are 140,000+ parents in the community! 🎉JOIN US HERE!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!Book a FREE 30 min consult with me to discuss coaching, support, collaborations or speaking engagements.💡 Head to www.stephaniepinto.comOr stalk me on the socials...Insta: https://www.instagram.com/emotionally.intelligent.parent/FB: fb.com/stephpintoFB Business: fb.com/stephaniepintoeqcoach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Power struggles: we’ve all been there! Sometimes daily. This was us a few years back - but no more.Your kid digs their heels in, you dig yours in deeper—and suddenly you're in a full-blown standoff over socks, screen time, or sandwiches. 🙃In this...

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