
How do you get your kid to take accountability for their mistakes?
15/12/2025 | 23min
815. Why do kids sometimes get defensive, shut down, or lash out after they’ve made a mistake, broken a rule or hurt someone’s feelings? In this episode, Dr. Nanika Coor explains how to compassionately help children notice their impact without shame, while helping them take meaningful steps toward repairing relationship ruptures through the action-based making of amends. Sources:McCloud, C. (2018). Buckets, dippers, and lids: Secrets to your happiness. Bucket Fillers.Sandland, B. (2025). Neurodivergent Experiences of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria Expose the Environmental Factors too Often Overlooked. Neurodiversity, 3. https://doi.org/10.1177/27546330251394516Related Project Parenthood Episodes:Stop forcing your child to apologizeRepairing the Break: How to Fix Things with Your KidThe First Step to Solve Child Behavior ProblemsDr. Coor’s Related Blog: A Stitch in Time Saves Nine: Relational Repair After Parent-Child ConflictsFind a transcript here.Have a parenting question? Email Dr. Coor at [email protected] 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.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/QDTProjectParenthoodhttps://twitter.com/qdtparenthoodhttps://brooklynparenttherapy.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How do you get your kid to speak up for themselves?
08/12/2025 | 12min
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 emotionsDitch Roadblocks, Build Connections: Unlocking Effective Communication with Your ChildDr. Coor’s Related Blog: Supporting Your Child’s Self-Worth: A Daily Practice of AcceptanceFind a transcript here.Have a parenting question? Email Dr. Coor at [email protected] 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.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/QDTProjectParenthoodhttps://twitter.com/qdtparenthoodhttps://brooklynparenttherapy.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

8 ways to help your child develop gratitude and thankfulness (Reissue)
01/12/2025 | 11min
Have you ever felt embarrassed because your child forgot to say "thank you"? This week, Dr. Nanika Coor answers a listener email and gives you 8 tips for helping your child develop gratitude. (Originally published November 21, 2021.)Project Parenthood is hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor.Find a transcript here. Have a parenting question? Email Dr. Coor at [email protected] 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.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/QDTProjectParenthoodhttps://twitter.com/qdtparenthoodhttps://brooklynparenttherapy.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Am I failing my child if they need a screen to cope at family gatherings?
24/11/2025 | 13min
813. Does your child’s screen use spark tension when you get together with extended family? In this episode, Dr. Nanika Coor unpacks why family gatherings can amplify digital-device disagreements and how understanding your child’s needs can help you set boundaries with more clarity and calm. Learn how to protect your child’s unique needs and stay connected when opinions collide.Related Project Parenthood Episodes:How to Handle Holiday Parenting Stress8 Ways to Help Your Child Develop Gratitude and Thankfulness Dr. Coor’s Related Blog: Crush Your Parenting Overwhelm: Better Communication With The People You LoveFind a transcript here.Have a parenting question? Email Dr. Coor at [email protected] 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.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/QDTProjectParenthoodhttps://twitter.com/qdtparenthoodhttps://brooklynparenttherapy.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why does my kid always push my buttons?
17/11/2025 | 18min
812. In this episode, Dr. Nanika Coor explains how unresolved relational trauma can fuel a parent's reactive anger, and how understanding your own nervous system can help you respond to your child in more connected, calm, and intentional ways.Sources:https://cptsdfoundation.org/what-is-complex-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-cptsd/ Related Project Parenthood Episodes:How to Manage Your Anger and Frustration as a Parent 5 Steps to Becoming a Cycle Breaking Parent What is Respectful Parenting? Dr. Coor’s Related Blog: Supporting Your Child’s Self-Worth: A Daily Practice of Acceptance Find a transcript here.Have a parenting question? Email Dr. Coor at [email protected] 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.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/QDTProjectParenthoodhttps://twitter.com/qdtparenthoodhttps://brooklynparenttherapy.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.



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