Project Parenthood

688.7 steps to take that can help you build confidence and self-esteem as a parent. 7 steps to take that can help you build confidence and self-esteem as a parent. Striving for perfection as a parent means you’re constantly falling short of your own expectations. That often comes with harsh self-criticism, overwhelm, and sometimes even hopelessness or helplessness. It’s that much harder to be the...

691.Don’t you just love that time of evening when you’re counting down the minutes until your “adult time” starts? You’re wiped out from the day and so is your child. Maybe teeth got brushed, maybe someone was wrangled into pajamas, maybe the lights are even out—and yet, bedtime seems to drag on and on. And on. Dr. Nanika Coor offers tips for troubleshooting your kiddo’s pesky bedtime shenanigans....

657.Gaining your child's cooperation can be challenging, to say the least. It's no wonder that parents try to control their children's behavior using rewards, threats, and punishments. But while these strategies may seem to work in the short term, they're not the most effective way to teach your child the values and rules of your home and your community. In this episode, Dr. Nanika Coor gives you...

709.When you’re hoping your child will change their behavior for the better, it can be easy to double down on nagging, pleading, and lecturing your child in an effort to convince your child to see things the way you see things. Unfortunately, you might notice that this doesn’t get you very far. The more you push, the more resistant and defensive your child becomes! Dr. Nanika Coor offers some tips...

716.Temperament is believed to be innate, meaning it is present at birth and remains relatively stable throughout a person's life. Understanding how your particular child’s temperament interacts with their environment—and you are your child’s environment—helps you set them up for success and increases opportunities for positive interactions. In this episode, Dr. Nanika Coor explains how leaning in...

698. Are you wondering how to instill in your toddler or young child the importance of being responsible for some household chores when they’re older? Or are you at your wit's end trying to get your tween or teen to pitch in around the house? In this episode, Dr. Nanika Coor gives tips for helping your child learn to contribute to the upkeep of the family home. Project Parenthood is a Quick and Di...

634. Parenting can challenge even the most patient of us. Psychologist Dr. Nanika Coor gives parents and caregivers valuable tips on how to improve our daily experience with raising children (and give ourselves a break). Project Parenthood is a Quick and Dirty Tips  podcast, hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor.  Have a question for Project Parenthood? Email: parenthood@quickanddirtytips.com Discov...

695. Are you a parent who spends a lot of time criticizing yourself because you’re falling short of being a “perfect” parent? In this episode, Dr. Nanika Coor describes “good enough” parenting and how being perfect as a parent is not at all what your child needs from you. Project Parenthood is a Quick and Dirty Tips  podcast, hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor.  Have a question for Project Parent...

704. Do you ever feel like you go from "zero to sixty" with your kids before you even realize you're angry? If you find yourself in a constant state of parental stress and "fight-or-flight," you aren't alone—and it isn't your fault. In this episode from March 2024, Dr. Nanika Coor explains why so many of us have underdeveloped "noticing" skills and how that leads to automatic, reactive parenting....

678. Does your child have an extreme, almost involuntary need for control? If everyday requests—like putting on shoes or eating breakfast—trigger an immediate fight-or-flight response, you might be parenting a child with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). In this episode that first ran in June of 2022, Dr. Nanika Coor dives deep into the PDA profile, a specific symptom profile often associated w...

The pending arrival of a second child means life is about to change in a major way. In this episode from July 2023, Dr. Nanika Coor offers tips for helping you and your eldest child adjust to this new reality. Project Parenthood is a Quick and Dirty Tips  podcast, hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor.  Have a question for Project Parenthood? Email: parenthood@quickanddirtytips.com Discover more fro...

674. Tired of the frustration and angst that can come with raising siblings who are often at each other’s throats? In this episode that originally ran in May 2022, Dr. Nanika Coor explains how to de-escalate sibling conflict and increase sibling collaboration. Project Parenthood is a Quick and Dirty Tips  podcast, hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor.  Have a question for Project Parenthood? Email:...

684. They’re here—the teen years. The old close relationship you once had might now feel bumpy, and you’re not feeling as confident as a parent as you once did. You’re overwhelmed sometimes at how critical, sullen, or withdrawn your teen can sometimes be. Dr. Nanika Coor offers ideas for hanging on to your sanity when dealing with the ups and downs of raising teens.  Find a transcript here. Have a...

650. Parenting kids with ADHD can be a challenge. In this episode, which aired originally in October 2021, Dr. Nanika Coor explains ways that focusing on the quality of the parent-child relationship can not only improve your relationship with your child, but also help them develop the emotional and cognitive skills they’re missing.  Find a transcript here. Have a parenting question? Email Dr. Coor...

673. Getting separated or divorced is stressful enough in itself, but telling the kids about it is a whole other stress ball of wax! In this episode from April 2022, Dr. Nanika Coor offers suggestions for communicating this difficult information to your children. Find a transcript here. Have a parenting question? Email Dr. Coor at parenthood@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 646-926-32...

676. Feel like cringing every time you witness another adult waiting in awkward silence for your child to say “Please” or “Thank you”—and it doesn’t happen? Dr. Nanika Coor explains how to handle these unsettling situations and how to help your child develop the ability to use appropriate social behavior at the appropriate times. Find a transcript here. Have a parenting question? Email Dr. Coor at...

706. Should multiracial children have to "choose a side"? Many feel pressured to pick just one identity, but it doesn't have to be that way. Dr. Nanika Coor and psychologist Dr. Jennifer Noble share essential strategies for parents to help their children embrace their full heritage and build a confident, inclusive racial identity. Find a transcript here. Have a parenting question? Email Dr. Coor a...

670. Accurately understanding what your child thinks, from their point of view, means putting yourself in their shoes and looking at the world through their eyes. Dr. Nanika Coor explains how the skill of active listening, when practiced, can bolster your child’s well being and deepen the bond between you. Find a transcript here. Have a parenting question? Email Dr. Coor at parenthood@quickanddirt...

705. Are you a White parent raising a Black child? Wondering how to talk with them about the realities of race and what that means in the world? Dr. Nanika Coor talks with therapist Abby Hasberry to hear what White parents need to know about raising a Black child to have a healthy racial identity. Find Abby Hasberry on the web: https://www.greenhouseindy.com/abby-hasberry https://www.instagram.com...

758. Instead of reacting with fight, flight, or freeze, some parents respond with fawning, a pattern of people-pleasing and appeasement in the face of conflict. As a fawning parent, you might prioritize maintaining harmony and avoid confrontation, even if it means sacrificing your own needs or values. This can make it difficult to assert boundaries, collaborate, or hold space for your child's emot...

712. Is your child a picky eater or are you dealing with something more serious? Dr. Nanika Coor explains four common eating disorders and how parents can help kids who are struggling with eating disturbances.  Find a transcript here. Have a parenting question? Email Dr. Coor at parenthood@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 646-926-3243. Find Project Parenthood on Facebook and Twitter ,...

656. In parenting and in life, you will experience countless challenging and upsetting situations that you just can't change. Radical acceptance can help you cope. Dr. Nanika Coor explains what radical acceptance is, how it can help when parenting gets hard, and 7 steps to putting it into action. Find a transcript here. Have a parenting question? Email Dr. Coor at parenthood@quickanddirtytips.com...

701. Hoping to make some positive change in your parent-child relationship in the new year? Dr. Nanika Coor offers some ways to move toward becoming a more connected parent this year!  Find a transcript here. Have a parenting question? Email Dr. Coor at parenthood@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 646-926-3243. Find Project Parenthood on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the Quick...

816. Should you help your family set New Year’s resolutions, or does that pressure do more harm than good? In this episode, Dr. Nanika Coor explores how to approach the new year through the idea of right relationship, offering parents grounded ways to reflect, reset, and grow together without shame, coercion, or perfectionism. Links:  www.brooklynparenttherapy.com https://www.instagram.com/bkparen...

728. Nonviolent communication, or NVC, is a communication strategy—and also a lens through which you can look at life—that can be used to connect with others and resolve conflict in a respectful and compassionate way. Find a transcript here. Have a parenting question? Email Dr. Coor at parenthood@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 646-926-3243. Find Project Parenthood on Facebook and Tw...