Project Parenthood

As kids are growing up and learning to be social beings, they’ll encounter both joyful and challenging situations. There will be misunderstandings and hurt feelings right alongside super fun, warm and fuzzy kid to kid interactions. All of this is just normal kid stuff! But things can become more complicated and more serious when bullying is involved. On today’s episode Dr. Nanika Coor gives tips f...

Do you ever feel like your conversations with your child are hitting a dead end? That no matter what you say, the message just isn't getting through? In this episode, Dr. Nanika Coor explores common communication roadblocks that parents often fall prey to and offers tips for building stronger connections with your children by listening more deeply. Project Parenthood is hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor....

Pilayne Franklin joins the show to discuss ways parents can teach their children basic financial practices. Project Parenthood is hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor. A transcript is available at Simplecast. 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 and Dirty...

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. Project Parenthood is hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a parenting...

Folks practicing respectful parenting often want their kids to attend non-punitive schools. But due to the slim pickings, kids can end up at a school where threats, punishments and other coercive methods to control children into obedience are commonplace. Today I’m talking about alternatives to the kinds of punitive measures that are often used in traditional school communities. Project Parenthood...

Does spending time with family at the holidays fill you with the warm and fuzzies or pure dread? Navigating family get-togethers with your kids make a holiday reunion feel like something you can't wait to escape. In this episode, Dr. Nanika Coor offers tips for handling your family's holiday stress. Project Parenthood is hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a pa...

Filling a child’s proverbial “empty emotional cup” with connection can feel extremely difficult when your child is experiencing big feelings or displaying concerning behaviors. Parents are often advised to impose a “time out” in moments like these - but traditional time-outs don’t actually reduce concerning behaviors or help kids modulate their emotions. In this episode Dr. Coor offers non-punitiv...

Parents often feel adrift after their child gets an ADHD diagnosis. In today’s episode, Dr. Coor speaks with Dr. Nekeshia Hammond, author of the book: “ADHD Explained: What Every Parent Needs to Know,” about how parents can better understand ADHD and set up their ADHD youngsters for success. Links: www.brooklynparenttherapy.com https://www.instagram.com/bkparents/ DrNekeshiaHammond.com instagram.c...

Today, I’m talking about the central and arguably the most challenging idea for many parents to accept in Ross Greene’s Collaborative and Proactive Solutions model, or CPS. That is, kids do well if they can do well, not if they want to do well. Come along as we look deeper and explore how to help our kids do better.  Links: www.brooklynparenttherapy.com https://www.instagram.com/bkparents/ Sources...

The anonymity of online spaces means that kids are coming across blatant racism while gaming and consuming social media. In today's episode, I'm talking with Dr. Rob Eschmann about how this impacts young people of color and what parents can do to support kids who experience online racism. Project Parenthood is hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor. A transcript is available at Simplecast . Have a parenting qu...

Project Parenthood is hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor. A transcript is available at Simplecast. 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 and Dirty Tips newsletter for more tips and advice. Project Parenthood is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links:  htt...

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 parent you want to be when you’re feeling very bad about yourself. In this episode, Dr. Nanika Coor offers ideas for boosting your confidence as a parent. Project P...

One of the most internally agitating experiences is to see your child struggling in their social relationships - which can lead to anxiety about your child’s future social life. Today, I’m talking about how to support your child when they come to you with their friendship problems.  Project Parenthood is hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a parenting question?...

When your child fully understands their own diagnoses it not only means they can more easily explain their challenges to friends and family, but it also empowers them to ask for what they need at school. Today I’m talking about helping your child build those self-advocacy skills while they're young so they have lots of opportunities to practice and gain self-confidence in asking for support once t...

Kids who are Black, Indigenous and People of Color—or BIPOC—can experience school culture very differently than white kids. These realities can negatively impact a BIPOC child’s sense of self-worth. Today I’m talking about ways to bolster your BIPOC child’s self-esteem and resiliency in the face of systemic educational disparities.  Project Parenthood is hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor. A transcript is...

Life with a child with underdeveloped impulse control can be frustrating, sometimes embarrassing, and consistently exhausting. Today, I’m talking about how parents can support their low-impulse-control child both at home and at school.  Project Parenthood is hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Related links: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/zones-of-regulation-...

When you are feeling frustrated, disappointed, or even perhaps dismayed by the relationship between you and your child, it’s common to see them and their behavior as the cause of your distress. Today I’m talking about improving your parent-child relationship by turning the spotlight on yourself .  Project Parenthood is hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Other episo...

In today’s episode, I’m offering some tips for those moments during playdates when you feel a little deer-in-the-headlights because limit setting or mediating between kids means having to manage the feelings and behaviors of kids who aren’t your own. Project Parenthood is hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a parenting question? Email Dr. Coor at parenthood@qui...

In today’s episode, I discuss the research on the efficacy of homework (spoiler alert—it’s not necessary) and tips for opting out. Project Parenthood is hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor. A transcript is available at Simplecast. 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...

In today’s episode, I give tips for supporting your highly sensitive child as they begin a new school year.   Project Parenthood is hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor. A transcript is available at Simplecast. 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 and Dirt...

In today’s episode, I give tips for using The Five Secrets of Effective Communication to increase connection and trust in your relationship with your child.  Project Parenthood is hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a parenting question? Email Dr. Coor at parenthood@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 646-926-3243. Find Project Parenthood on Facebook...

In today’s episode, I give tips for using Collaborative and Proactive Solutions to increase connection and trust in your relationship with your child.  Read more: How to reduce your child's challenging behavior Project Parenthood is hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a parenting question? Email Dr. Coor at parenthood@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail...

Today’s episode is about using Parent Effectiveness Training to increase connection and trust in your relationship with your child.  Project Parenthood is hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor. A transcript is available at Simplecast. 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 subscrib...

We all have good reasons for the things that we do—your kids included. Underneath every person’s actions, there are feelings and needs. In today’s episode, I’m talking about using non-violent communication to understand your child’s feelings and needs (and your own), manage conflict with your kids, between your kids, and simply to connect with your kids for connection’s sake.  Project Parenthood i...

July is Disability Pride Month, and in this episode, Dr. Coor talks about how to be intentional about the ways you talk to your kids about disabled people, about empathy, and learning from and celebrating individual differences. By having open conversations with your kids, you can play a crucial role in building an equitable and inclusive world for people living with disabilities. Project Parentho...