Feeling disconnected from your child after a fight? You're not alone! In this episode, Dr. Nanika Coor explores why repairing those ruptures is key, tackles the hidden hurdles parents face, and offers a step-by-step guide to reconnect and build a stronger bond with your child. This in an encore of an episode that originally aired on April 15, 2024, and hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor. Transcript: https://project-parenthood.simplecast.com/episodes/repairing-the-break-how-to-fix-things-with-your-kid-enc...
Jun 30, 2025•12 min•Ep. 759
In this episode, Dr. Nanika Coor shares ways that LGBTQIA+ parents can help their kids thrive while facing unique challenges. This in an encore of an episode that originally aired on June 12, 2023, and hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor. Transcript: https://project-parenthood.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-thrive-as-an-lgbtqia-parent-encore/transcript 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...
Jun 23, 2025•16 min•Ep. 721
In this encore episode of the podcast, we revisit an episode from 2023 where Dr. Nanika Coor shared tips for talking to kids about the ways that the Black Freedom Movement—from the abolitionist movement in the 1800s to the Black Power Movement in the 1960s and 1970s—inspired many future movements—including the LGBTQIA+ liberation movement. The theme for NYC Pride Month that year was “Strength in Solidarity,” reflecting the power and resiliency of the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies. Transcript...
Jun 16, 2025•13 min•Ep. 722
What can you do when you’re worried about your child’s weight? How does a parent avoid passing down intergenerational patterns of body shaming? In this episode, Dr. Nanika Coor responds to a parent who is struggling to support their child’s healthy body image. Transcript: https://project-parenthood.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-encourage-your-childs-healthy-body-image-encore/transcript Project Parenthood is hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor. Have a parenting question? Email Dr. Coor at parenthood@quick...
Jun 09, 2025•11 min•Ep. 725
Dr. Coor returns to live episodes next week! On today's show, 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 for helping your child when they’re bei...
Jun 02, 2025•14 min•Ep. 749
School’s just about out for the summer - now what? Many parents will have signed their kids up for numerous camps and enrichment experiences by now, making sure that they won’t have to hear the dreaded “I’m bored!” refrain repeated endlessly. That makes sense since kids are often passive receivers - of entertainment that both their technology and many toys that are made for children provide. They are also often passive recipients of education. Most are required to go to a formal school setting w...
May 26, 2025•14 min•Ep. 681
No matter how chill you or your child is, at some point you’re going to get very angry about something your child has said or done. Nanika explains how to manage everyday anger as a parent and how to know if your anger has become problematic. Have a parenting question? Email us 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 ...
May 19, 2025•10 min•Ep. 795
When you learn that your child has executive functioning deficits that need strengthening, it can feel confusing and overwhelming. How do you know when your child’s lagging EF skills are getting in the way? Nanika explains what executive functioning is and everyday fun and useful ways to help your child improve their capacities to think before acting. Have a parenting question? Email us at parenthood@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 646-926-3243. Find Project Parenthood on Facebook ...
May 12, 2025•11 min•Ep. 717
Have you become overly involved in your child’s sports participation to the point where it might be veering into being disruptive and unhealthy? In this episode, Nanika talks about healthy ways to support your child’s participation in sports. Have a parenting question? Email us 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 ...
May 05, 2025•9 min•Ep. 741
Happy Autism Acceptance Month! Did you know that many people’s idea of autism is that it only occurs in boys—who don’t make eye contact, who are obsessed with cars or trains, and who have superior intelligence? While that does describe some autistic people, it leaves out the wide range of experiences in the autism continuum. In this episode, Nanika talks about the regularity with which autism goes undetected in girls until adulthood. Have a parenting question? Email us at parenthood@quickanddirt...
Apr 28, 2025•13 min•Ep. 715
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. In this episode, Nanika talks about improving your parent-child relationship by turning the spotlight on yourself. Have a parenting question? Email us 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 D...
Apr 21, 2025•13 min•Ep. 735
Nanika gives tips for using The Five Secrets of Effective Communication to increase connection and trust in your relationship with your child. Have a parenting question? Email us 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: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddi...
Apr 14, 2025•10 min•Ep. 731
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! Nanika offers some tips for encouraging motivation for change in your child from a place of acceptance, compassion, and collaboration. H...
Apr 07, 2025•19 min•Ep. 709
Are you a parent dealing with an overwhelming fear of failure and not-good-enough-ness? If so, you might be struggling with perfectionism. In this episode, Nanika explores the challenges of being a perfectionist parent, how it can impact both you and your child, and ideas for creating a less perfectionistic environment within which your child can thrive. Have a parenting question? Email us at parenthood@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 646-926-3243. Find Project Parenthood on Facebo...
Mar 31, 2025•11 min•Ep. 718
In an effort to make sure your child understands that they need to be accountable for their behavior, you might be in the habit of telling your child that they must apologize to you or others. In this episode, Dr. Nanika Coor explains why forcing your child to parrot I’m-sorrys may not help them develop true remorse. Have a parenting question? Email us at parenthood@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 646-926-3243. Find Project Parenthood on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the Q...
Mar 24, 2025•10 min•Ep. 700
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 into your child’s temperament can help you lower resistance and increase calm and cooperation. Have a parenting question? Email us at parenthood@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 646-926-3243. Find Project Parenthood on F...
Mar 17, 2025•11 min•Ep. 716
Sometimes the things that you find difficult to do for your child are even harder to do for yourself. In this episode, Dr. Nanika Coor talks about ways to help your child develop emotional regulation by working on your own, using self-compassion. Have a parenting question? Email us 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 Parenth...
Mar 10, 2025•12 min•Ep. 726
Are you raising a child with neuro-differences? In this episode, Dr. Nanika Coor offers some ways to be a more neurodiversity-affirming parent. Have a parenting question? Email us 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: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickandd...
Mar 03, 2025•13 min•Ep. 702
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. Project Parenthood is hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor. A transcript is available at Simplecast . Find Project Parenthood on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the Quick and Di...
Feb 24, 2025•12 min•Ep. 676
Tired of the frustration and angst that can come with raising siblings who are often at each other’s throats? Dr. Nanika Coor explains how to de-escalate sibling conflict and increase sibling collaboration. Have a parenting question? Email us 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 . ...
Feb 17, 2025•11 min•Ep. 674
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 10 alternatives to punitive discipline. Have a parenting question? Email us at parenthood@quickanddirtyt...
Feb 10, 2025•17 min•Ep. 657
In her farewell episode, host Chelsea discusses the vital importance of self-care for parents. She shares personal insights about managing commitments, letting go of the "superhero parent" mindset, and setting realistic boundaries. Drawing from her own experience of stepping down from hosting duties, Chelsea emphasizes how prioritizing self-care not only benefits parents but also models healthy behavior for their children. Project Parenthood is hosted by Chelsea Dorcich. A transcript is availabl...
Feb 03, 2025•8 min•Ep. 794
Dr. Ana, pediatrician and co-founder of Pedi Pals, joins the show to talk about creating healthy hygiene routines for kids aged 3 to 7. From teaching independence to managing early body odor, she shares practical tips to help parents tackle common challenges. For more from Dr. Ana and The Pedi Pals, follow them using the links below! Instagram Facebook TikTok Website Project Parenthood is hosted by Chelsea Dorcich. A transcript is available as Simplecast . Have a parenting question? Email Chelse...
Jan 27, 2025•16 min•Ep. 793
Rob Price joins the show to share insights from his extensive experience with youth enrichment programs like School of Rock, i9 Sports, and Nike Sports Camps. They explores the vital balance between building confidence and competence in children, emphasizing the importance of creating supportive communities where kids can thrive. Project Parenthood is hosted by Chelsea Dorcich. A transcript is available as Simplecast . Have a parenting question? Email Chelsea at parenthood@quickanddirtytips.com ...
Jan 20, 2025•17 min•Ep. 792
Author Dominika Dvorzhak joins Chelsea to discuss her debut children's book, One and Only , inspired by her experiences as an only child and a mother to one. They dive into the societal stereotypes surrounding only children, the importance of representation in children's literature, and fostering empathy and understanding in family dynamics. Dominika shares her heartfelt mission to celebrate individuality and encourage conversations that honor every family's unique journey. Find Dominika's book ...
Jan 13, 2025•18 min•Ep. 791
Kick off the new year with intention and purpose! In this episode, Chelsea discusses how to shift away from traditional resolutions toward a more values-driven approach. She shares practical strategies for setting meaningful goals, breaking them into manageable actions, and cultivating daily intentions to foster growth in parenting, relationships, and personal well-being. Project Parenthood is hosted by Chelsea Dorcich. A transcript is available as Simplecast . Have a parenting question? Email C...
Jan 06, 2025•8 min•Ep. 790
Project Parenthood presents, a special audiobook excerpt from the upcoming book The Good Mother Myth, by Nancy Reddy. Timely and thought-provoking, Nancy Reddy unpacks and debunks the bad ideas that have for too long defined what it means to be a "good" mom. Pre-order the full audiobook no at Audible , Apple Books , the Libby App, or wherever else audiobooks are sold! Available January 21, 2025. Project Parenthood is hosted by Chelsea Dorcich. A transcript is available as Simplecast . Have a par...
Dec 30, 2024•24 min•Ep. 789
Project Parenthood presents, a special audiobook excerpt from the book You're Not Done Yet: Parenting Young Adults in an Age of Uncertainty , by B. Janet Hibbs, M.F.T., Ph.D. and Anthony Rostain, M.D., M.A. A clear-eyed, optimistic guide for parents with adult children who need help navigating the challenges to launching an independent life. You can listen to the full audiobook at Audible , Apple Books , the Libby App, or wherever else audiobooks are sold! Project Parenthood is hosted by Chelsea...
Dec 23, 2024•23 min•Ep. 788
Chelsea explains how mindfulness can help kids manage big feelings and build emotional resilience. She shares practical exercises like mindful breathing, grounding techniques, and positive affirmations to support your child's well-being. Project Parenthood is hosted by Chelsea Dorcich. A transcript is available as Simplecast. Have a parenting question? Email Chelsea at parenthood@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 646-926-3243. Find Project Parenthood on Facebook and Twitter , or subs...
Dec 16, 2024•11 min•Ep. 787
Dr. Mona Amin, pediatrician and host of The PedsDocTalk Podcast, joins the show to share expert tips on newborn skincare. They discuss cleansing, moisturizing, managing eczema, along with how to choose safe products for your child. Check out Dr. Amin's podcast The PedsDocTalk podcast here ! Project Parenthood is hosted by Chelsea Dorcich. A transcript is available as Simplecast . Have a parenting question? Email Chelsea at parenthood@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 646-926-3243. Fi...
Dec 09, 2024•24 min•Ep. 786
