Do you have a child who seems to worry about everything? Is your kid the type who’s afraid to try new things, convinced that it’s impossible for them to get through it? Are you wanting so much to help your anxious kiddo but you don’t know where to begin? Dr. Nanika Coor offers ideas for how to understand your child’s anxiety and how to help them live a less worried way of life. Project Parenthood is hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Find Project Parenthood on Fa...
Aug 08, 2022•17 min•Ep. 687
Siblings under the age of 7 can get into conflicts just like older siblings can, but it can feel more challenging to help them through squabbles when one or more of the siblings you’re raising is too young to use language to talk things through! Dr. Nanika Coor offers ideas for how to keep the relative peace in your home when you’re living with fighting little siblings.
Aug 01, 2022•16 min•Ep. 686
Sometimes your love for your child becomes so all-consuming that you lose yourself in parenting them. You lose sight of your own life and your own feelings, and you become increasingly involved in your child’s life—even taking on their feelings. In an effort to be a good parent, you find yourself profoundly preoccupied with and attached to your child’s happiness. In this episode, Dr. Nanika Coor offers ideas for pursuing your own life and giving your child the space to pursue their own life as w...
Jul 25, 2022•16 min•Ep. 685
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 You’re overwhelmed sometimes at how critical, sullen, or withdrawn your teen can sometimes be.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. Project Parenthood is hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Find Project Parenthood on Facebook and Twitte...
Jul 18, 2022•14 min•Ep. 684
Does your child’s bookshelf have many books featuring communities, identities, and abilities outside of their own? Do you know what kind of messaging to look out for when choosing books for kids? Dr. Nanika Coor interviews Sailaja Joshi, founder of a publishing house that focuses on South Asian stories, about the importance of diversity and inclusion in children’s literature. Project Parenthood is hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Find Mango and Marigold Press o...
Jul 11, 2022•23 min•Ep. 683
As schools become increasingly diverse, the challenge to meet the needs of youth across different sociopolitical contexts becomes that much more challenging. Dr. Nanika Coor talks with Dr. Decoteau J. Irby about creating racially and culturally equitable schools and what everyday parents can do to contribute to this cause. Project Parenthood is hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Connect with Dr. Irby: https://leadforequity.com/ https://twitter.com/stuckimproving ...
Jul 04, 2022•29 min•Ep. 682
School’s 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 whether or n...
Jun 27, 2022•14 min•Ep. 681
As a parent, what should you do when your child doesn’t conform to society’s gender binary of “boy” and “girl,” or their gender doesn’t match their assigned sex? How do you adapt to who your child is telling you that they are, rather than force your child to adapt to rigid societal norms? Dr. Nanika Coor offers suggestions for understanding and supporting your transgender or gender-diverse child. Project Parenthood is hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor. A transcript and additional resources are available...
Jun 20, 2022•15 min•Ep. 680
Juneteenth is a time to commemorate the end of the legal practice of the enslavement of African Americans in the United States. It’s also a time to reflect upon the perseverance, resilience, and collective strength of African Americans in the face of the ongoing struggle for equity and true freedom. Dr. Nanika Coor offers suggestions for observing Juneteenth—a pivotal moment in American history. Project Parenthood is hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Find Projec...
Jun 13, 2022•14 min•Ep. 679
Every child will resist or defy parental demands and requests from time to time. But when a child goes to extreme lengths to avoid any demand or expectation—even those they have of themselves—parents can be left feeling frustrated and overwhelmed. Dr. Nanika Coor offers suggestions for coping with life with a child who struggles with Pathological Demand Avoidance. Project Parenthood is hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor. A transcript and links to sources are available at Simplecast. Find Project Parentho...
Jun 06, 2022•15 min•Ep. 678
Parenting is hard on a regular day, but when your partner is often struggling with symptoms of a chronic illness, parenting can also feel overwhelming and lonely. Dr. Nanika Coor offers suggestions for coping with the unique challenges of parenting children while also trying to support your partner and make time to care for yourself. Project Parenthood is hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor. A transcript and sources are available at Simplecast. Find Project Parenthood on Facebook and Twitter , or subscrib...
May 30, 2022•12 min•Ep. 677
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 Dir...
May 23, 2022•12 min•Ep. 676
Worried about how to respond to your child’s war, weapon, and violent play? Should you ban it completely? Can play aggression turn into real aggression? Dr. Nanika Coor explains how to better understand your child’s need for aggressive play and how to help kids keep it safe and fun. Project Parenthood is hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor. A transcript and additional resources are available at Simplecast. Find Project Parenthood on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the Quick and Dirty Tips newslette...
May 16, 2022•13 min•Ep. 675
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. Hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor. Transcript available at Simplecast. Source: https://cafeconlibrosbooks.indielite.org/book/9780393342215 Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for more parenting tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https:/...
May 09, 2022•11 min•Ep. 674
Getting separated or divorced is stressful enough in itself, but telling the kids about it is a whole other stress ball of wax! Dr. Nanika Coor offers suggestions for communicating this difficult information to your children. Read the transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for more parenting tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podca...
May 01, 2022•13 min•Ep. 673
Did you know that understanding the natural sensations of your body can help you understand and regulate your emotions in times of conflict or stress? The same goes for helping to regulate your child's emotions, too. Dr. Nanika Coor interviews Karen Daley, LMFT about how the body-mind connection can help parents understand themselves and their children more deeply. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for more parenting tips. Join the conversation on Faceboo...
Apr 23, 2022•38 min•Ep. 672
This week, we're sharing an episode from Curious State, a brand new podcast from Quick and Dirty Tips. It's all about discovering the unexpected gems of knowledge that exist all around us. This episode features bestselling author and therapist Lori Gottlieb to help answer the question, Can we overcome our childhoods? If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to Curious State on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you're listening to Project Parenthood....
Apr 17, 2022•15 min
Want to foster more trust and cooperation with your child or co-parent? Feeling like you’re getting a lot of pushback when you try to tell your family what you need? Dr. Nanika Coor explains how you can improve mutual understanding and collaboration with your family by using Nonviolent Communication. Read the transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for more parenting tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links...
Apr 10, 2022•11 min•Ep. 672
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. Read the transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for more parenting tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Link...
Apr 03, 2022•12 min•Ep. 670
When your child is extremely distressed, do they act in ways that are threatening or aggressive? In this episode, Dr. Coor explains aspects of the Low Arousal Approach that can help parents use non-confrontational strategies for managing your child's behavior during a meltdown. Read the transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for more parenting tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickandd...
Mar 27, 2022•12 min•Ep. 669
When rewards and punishments only exacerbate your child's behavioral issues, you may feel like you're at the end of your rope. Dr. Nanika Coor explains the collaborative and proactive problem-solving process that can help parents reduce their child's challenging behavior. Read the transcript at Quick and Dirty Tips. Find the CPS paperwork needed for the 30-90 day challenge here: https://www.cpsconnection.com/paperwork Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for...
Mar 20, 2022•12 min•Ep. 668
How does the way you were parented affect the way you parent your child? Dr. Nanika Coor explains how to begin to break intergenerational cycles of misattunement so that you can be a more responsive and present parent for your own child. Read the transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for more parenting tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtyti...
Mar 13, 2022•14 min•Ep. 667
This week, I'm sharing an excerpt from Relationship Doctor, another great podcast here on Quick and Dirty Tips. This episode is all about how your relationship changes once you introduce a child to the mix, and how you can still support and care for your partner while you're busy caring for your baby. Find Relationship Doctor on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or whatever podcast app you're using to listen to Project Parenthood!...
Mar 06, 2022•12 min
Black History Month is a time for recognition, reflection, and inspiration as we acknowledge the contributions of African Americans to the progress of the United States. Dr. Nanika Coor offers 6 ways parents can share Black history with children beyond the month of February. Read the transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for more parenting tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickanddirt...
Feb 27, 2022•12 min•Ep. 666
Dr. Nanika Coor interviews Dr. Lucretia Carter Berry about how her new book, Hues of You , gives language and a framework for understanding skin tone, plus ways to keep the conversation with kids about race and racism open and ongoing. Find Dr. Berry online: Brownicity Instagram TED Talk Read the companion article on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for more parenting tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: http...
Feb 20, 2022•41 min•Ep. 665
Black History Month is a time for recognition, reflection, and inspiration as we acknowledge the contributions of African Americans to the progress of the United States. Dr. Nanika Coor introduces listeners to the landmark Supreme Court case Loving v. Virginia that gave interracial couples nationwide the right to be legally married. Read the transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for more parenting tips. Join the conversatio...
Feb 13, 2022•15 min•Ep. 664
Black History Month is a time for recognition, reflection, and inspiration as we acknowledge the contributions of African Americans to the progress of the United States. Dr. Nanika Coor introduces listeners to literary figures in African American history who led the charge to publish positive images of African Americans in children’s literature. Read the transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for more parenting tips. Join th...
Feb 06, 2022•13 min•Ep. 663
This week, I'm sharing an episode of Savvy Psychologist, another great podcast on the Quick and Dirty Tips network. Listen to Savvy Psychologist today! Read the full transcript of this episode. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for more parenting tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/QDTP...
Jan 23, 2022•13 min
Thanks to the pandemic, everyone is using screens more than they ever have before. Parents and kids alike are struggling with balancing healthy screen usage with IRL experiences. Dr. Nanika Coor gives parents some tips for decreasing screen time conflicts. Great audiobook alternatives to screen time: My Friend by Taye Diggs We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom What the Road Said by Cleo Wade Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Boy by Emmanuel Acho Read the companion article on Quick ...
Jan 15, 2022•11 min•Ep. 661
The Circle of Security is a way to understand how you as a parent need to attend to your child's needs. Dr. Nanika Coor explains the concept of the circle and what it means to be a secure base and a safe haven for your child. Read the companion article on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Subscribe to the newsletter for more parenting tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.co...
Jan 09, 2022•13 min•Ep. 660
