814. Is making sure your child isn’t a doormat feel fraught with worry about them being “too aggressive”? In this episode, Dr. Nanika Coor guides parents through the foundational skills of respectful self-advocacy and how to cultivate them in your child, helping your child move through social challenges with more self-understanding and ease.

Related Project Parenthood Episodes:

Navigating the "cringe": How to parent kids who hate emotions

Ditch Roadblocks, Build Connections: Unlocking Effective Communication with Your Child

Dr. Coor’s Related Blog:
Supporting Your Child’s Self-Worth: A Daily Practice of Acceptance

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