103: When Your Child Sees or Hears Explicit Content: How We Explained Inappropriate Content using Emotional Intelligence.

Today we share a real-life moment when our child heard SUPER inappropriate language online. We talk about how we responded, how we used emotional intelligence to stay connected, and how to set boundaries without shame. If you're navigating tricky online influences with your kids, this is a must-listen.

Ever had one of those blindsiding parenting moments where your child’s world collides with the internet’s wilder side, right in your living room?

In this episode, my husband (yep, he’s back!) and I unpack last night’s heart-pounding scene: an innocent game, a friend’s shock-value words no ten-year-old should hear, and the split-second choice between clamping down or leaning in.

We walk you through the raw, real-time conversation we had with our kids, how we drew a firm new boundary without losing trust, and why emotional intelligence (not punishment) turned a potential meltdown into a masterclass in connection.

You’ll hear two perspectives (one mum, one dad, two different upbringings) and leave with practical scripts, nervous-system-savvy tips, and a fresh lens on raising kids who come to you, rather than hide from you, when things get messy.

This conversation might just rewrite the way you handle the next “Wait… they said WHAT?!” moment.

If you're like me and like to WATCH as well as listen - you can see this episode over on Youtube here.

🎁 Don't forget - one of my most POPULAR online self-paced courses is available to YOU guys for only $17 (normally $97!). Learn how to bring emotional intelligence into your parenting today. Head to the website here, find 'From Reactive to Responsive Parenting' Course and enter the code PODCAST17.

_________________________________________________________________________________

Follow me on Insta @emotionally.intelligent.parent

Have 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.com Or stalk me on the socials... Insta: https://www.instagram.com/emotionally.intelligent.parent/ FB: fb.com/stephpinto FB Business: fb.com/stephaniepintoeqcoach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.