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Project Parenthood, hosted by clinical psychologist and respectful parenting advocate Dr. Nanika Coor, offers a refreshing alternative to traditional parenting advice. We believe raising the next generation involves fostering intentional, collaborative relationships with all children—whether you're a parent, teacher, mentor, or caregiver.
Each week, we dive into the depths of childhood, giving voice to young people and exploring their complex humanity. Through real conversations, expert insights, and a commitment to intergenerational healing, we'll learn how to empower children, approach them with curiosity, and build inclusive communities where every child, especially those from marginalized groups, feels seen, heard, and understood. Join us as we work together to create a world where children thrive and understand one another, breaking harmful cycles and building a future of empathy and respect. Because if trauma can be passed down, so can mental wellness and collective understanding.
Each week, we dive into the depths of childhood, giving voice to young people and exploring their complex humanity. Through real conversations, expert insights, and a commitment to intergenerational healing, we'll learn how to empower children, approach them with curiosity, and build inclusive communities where every child, especially those from marginalized groups, feels seen, heard, and understood. Join us as we work together to create a world where children thrive and understand one another, breaking harmful cycles and building a future of empathy and respect. Because if trauma can be passed down, so can mental wellness and collective understanding.
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Jan 23, 2022 • 13min
How to Communicate More Effectively
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Jan 15, 2022 • 11min
4 Ways Parents Can Decrease Screen Time Conflict
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
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Jan 9, 2022 • 13min
How to Understand and Fulfill Your Child’s Attachment Needs
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.
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Jan 3, 2022 • 11min
Parent the Child You Have, Not the One You Wish You Had
Parenting a child who is very different from you can feel beyond challenging. But is it a good use of your energy to try to get your child to be someone different than who they are? Dr. Nanika Coor offers tips for parenting the child you have rather than the child you'd hoped to have.
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Dec 26, 2021 • 18min
How to Make New Year's Resolutions Your Family Will Keep
To celebrate the new year, Project Parenthood host Dr. Nanika Coor joins Dr. Rachel Vanderbilt (the Relationship Doctor) and Dr. Monica Johnson (Savvy Psychologist) for a special panel episode to discuss New Year's resolutions and how families can set better goals.
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Dec 12, 2021 • 10min
Radically Accept Your Parenting Reality with These 7 Steps
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.
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Dec 4, 2021 • 35min
How To Resolve Parenting Conflicts with Dr. Aleja Parsons
It’s not easy when parents have very different ideas about raising the kids. Leaving these conflicts unresolved is a recipe for resentment and eroded relationships. Dr. Coor interviews Dr. Aleja Parsons to get some tips for improving communication with your co-parent.
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Nov 6, 2021 • 29min
Coach Naja Hall on How To Parent a Blended Family
It’s not easy being a stepparent. Stepping into a parenting role with your partner’s children can put a lot of strain on a blended family. Dr. Coor interviews Coach Naja Hall from Blended and Black and VIPStepmom to get some tips for reducing conflict and increasing connection with your stepchildren.
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Oct 31, 2021 • 13min
10 Tips for Parenting Kids with ADHD
Parenting kids with ADHD can be a challenge. 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.
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Oct 17, 2021 • 11min
The First Step to Solving Child Behavior Problems
Finding it difficult to use respectful parenting tools? If your relationship with your child is adversarial, you may need to repair your relationship first. Dr. Nanika Coor offers tips for repairing your bond to help lay the foundation for respectful parenting tools.
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