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Project Parenthood
by QuickAndDirtyTips.com
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.
Episodes
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Understanding neurodiversity and supporting your child’s unique strengths (Reissue)
702. Are you raising a child with neuro-differences? In this episode, Dr. Nanika Coor offers some ways to be a more neurodiversity-affirming parent. Project Parenthood is hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor. Find Project Parenthood on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the Quick and Dirty Tips…
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Ditch roadblocks, build connections: unlocking effective communication with your child (Reissue)
748.In this episode, Dr. Nanika Coor explores common communication roadblocks that parents often fall prey to and offers tips for building stronger connections with your children by listening more deeply. Project Parenthood is hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor. Find Project Parenthood on Facebook and...
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How To Live with Fighting (Little) Siblings (Reissue)
686.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…
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Manage back-to-school stress with this parenting hack (Reissue)
801.In this episode, Dr. Nanika Coor guides parents navigate back-to-school stressors with the Heard, Hugged, Helped framework. This episode offers parents a roadmap for decoding their child's needs to respond skillfully, not react regretfully. Discover how to use co-regulation and conscious...
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Parenting for collective healing and liberation (Reissue)
795.Learn how to have a deepened commitment to conversations that matter, centered on building a supportive community, promoting collective healing, and embracing liberation in parenting. Project Parenthood is hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor. Find Project Parenthood on Facebook and Twitter, or…
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7 ways to help your child build self-advocacy skills (Reissue)
738.When your child fully understands their own diagnoses it not only means they can more easily explain their challenges to friends and family, but it also empowers them to ask for what they need at school. Today I’m talking about helping your child build those self-advocacy skills while they're...
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4 Ways Parents Can Decrease Screen Time Conflict (Reissue)
661.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…
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5 ways to nurture your child's self-worth (Reissue)
638.Your child’s sense of self-worth will be impacted by many things throughout life that you can't control. However, you can control what you say and do. Dr. Nanika Coor explains how to prioritize love and acceptance, in moments of connection and conflict. Project Parenthood is hosted by Dr....
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Self-care for parents: How mindfulness helps you co-parent effectively (Reissue)
726.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. Project Parenthood is hosted by Dr. Nanika…
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Is my ADHD kid deliberately uncooperative and ungrateful? (Reissue)
On a road trip, tackling a summer cleanup, or just catching up on podcasts? QDT has you covered with Summer Saturday encores from your favorite shows. See the full Summer Saturday lineup on Spotify and enjoy this episode, which first aired in November 2025. When your ADHD child is struggling, do...
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How to set limits and hold boundaries (Reissue)
694.Boundaries and limits are a regular topic in the world of parenting. Parents want to know when and how to use them—and how to stick to them. Many parents struggle with identifying, setting, and holding boundaries and limits with kids. It can be hard to know where to draw those proverbial…
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Navigating the "cringe": How to parent kids who hate emotions (Reissue)
On a road trip, tackling a summer cleanup, or just catching up on podcasts? QDT has you covered with Summer Saturday encores from your favorite shows. See the full Summer Saturday lineup on Spotify and enjoy this episode, which first aired in August 2025. In this episode, Dr. Nanika Coor guides...
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Repairing the break: How to fix things with your kid (Reissue)
759.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. Project...
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How to talk so your family will listen to you
On a road trip, tackling a summer cleanup, or just catching up on podcasts? QDT has you covered with Summer Saturday encores from your favorite shows. See the full Summer Saturday lineup on Spotify and enjoy this episode, which first aired in April, 2022. Want to foster more trust and cooperation...
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How to support your child's neurodiversity (Reissue)
702.Are you raising a child with neuro-differences? As I delve deeper into working with parents whose children meet criteria for the PDA diagnostic label, I’m learning more and more about neurodiversity—and why it’s so important to not only support but affirm a person’s neurodiversity. Are you...
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How to handle sibling conflict & foster a peaceful home
On a road trip, tackling a summer cleanup, or just catching up on podcasts? QDT has you covered with Summer Saturday encores from your favorite shows. See the full Summer Saturday lineup on Spotify and enjoy this episode, which first aired in February 2025. Tired of the frustration and angst that...
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How to manage your anger and frustration as a parent (Reissue)
644.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. Dr. Nanika Coor explains how to manage everyday anger as a parent and how to know if your anger has become problematic. Find Project Parenthood on Facebook and...
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Why is playing with your child so hard?
806. Why does playing with your child sometimes feel more draining than delightful? In this episode, Dr. Nanika Coor unpacks why shared play can stir up old wounds from your own upbringing—and how noticing those tender spots can help you respond with more connection, presence, and ease, even when...
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Raising empathetic kids: The right way to teach accountability (Reissue)
700.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...
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Understanding your child’s temperament: Tips for success & less stress (Reissue)
716.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...
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What to do if your child has an extreme need for control and autonomy (Reissue)
678.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. Every child will resist or defy parental demands and requests from time to time. But when a child goes to extreme lengths to avoid...
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Brain boosters: Powering up your child's executive functioning (Reissue)
717.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? Dr. Nanika Coor explains what executive functioning is and everyday fun and useful…
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How to help your anxious child (Reissue)
687.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…
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How to get past parental perfectionism (Reissue)
718.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, Dr. Nanika Coor explores the challenges of being a perfectionist parent, how it can impact both you and your child, and ideas for…
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Summer parenting hacks
Encore Episode: This episode originally aired on Monday, July 1, 2024 Has anyone said they’re bored yet? With most kids off for Summer Break, here are some helpful tips to find a balance between fun and routine over the next few months. Project Parenthood is hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor. Project...
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7 ways to feel more confident as a parent (Reissue)
688.7 steps to take that can help you build confidence and self-esteem as a parent. 7 steps to take that can help you build confidence and self-esteem as a parent. Striving for perfection as a parent means you’re constantly falling short of your own expectations. That often comes with harsh...
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9 ways to reduce bedtime conflicts (Reissue)
691.Don’t you just love that time of evening when you’re counting down the minutes until your “adult time” starts? You’re wiped out from the day and so is your child. Maybe teeth got brushed, maybe someone was wrangled into pajamas, maybe the lights are even out—and yet, bedtime seems to drag on...
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10 ways to help your child cooperate without using punishments (Reissue)
657.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...
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How to motivate your child to change unwanted behaviors (Reissue)
709.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.…
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How to understand your child’s temperament (Reissue)
716.Temperament is believed to be innate, meaning it is present at birth and remains relatively stable throughout a person's life. 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...
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How to ditch "chores" and still teach your child responsibility (Reissue)
698. Are you wondering how to instill in your toddler or young child the importance of being responsible for some household chores when they’re older? Or are you at your wit's end trying to get your tween or teen to pitch in around the house? In this episode, Dr. Nanika Coor gives tips for…
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3 Strategies for becoming a better parent
634. Parenting can challenge even the most patient of us. Psychologist Dr. Nanika Coor gives parents and caregivers valuable tips on how to improve our daily experience with raising children (and give ourselves a break). Project Parenthood is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast, hosted by Dr. Nanika...
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Why "good enough" parenting is better than "perfect"
695. Are you a parent who spends a lot of time criticizing yourself because you’re falling short of being a “perfect” parent? In this episode, Dr. Nanika Coor describes “good enough” parenting and how being perfect as a parent is not at all what your child needs from you. Project Parenthood is a...
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How to stop the reactivity cycle: mindful parenting for less stress (Reissue)
704. Do you ever feel like you go from "zero to sixty" with your kids before you even realize you're angry? If you find yourself in a constant state of parental stress and "fight-or-flight," you aren't alone—and it isn't your fault. In this episode from March 2024, Dr. Nanika Coor explains why so...
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Understanding PDA: Strategies for your "demand-avoidant" child (Reissue)
678. Does your child have an extreme, almost involuntary need for control? If everyday requests—like putting on shoes or eating breakfast—trigger an immediate fight-or-flight response, you might be parenting a child with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). In this episode that first ran in June…
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How to transition from one to two kids (Reissue)
The pending arrival of a second child means life is about to change in a major way. In this episode from July 2023, Dr. Nanika Coor offers tips for helping you and your eldest child adjust to this new reality. Project Parenthood is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast, hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor. Have a...
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How to live with fighting siblings (Reissue)
674. Tired of the frustration and angst that can come with raising siblings who are often at each other’s throats? In this episode that originally ran in May 2022, Dr. Nanika Coor explains how to de-escalate sibling conflict and increase sibling collaboration. Project Parenthood is a Quick and...
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How should you deal with touchy teenagers? (Resissue)
684. 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…
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10 tips for parenting kids with ADHD (Reissue)
650. Parenting kids with ADHD can be a challenge. In this episode, which aired originally in October 2021, 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…
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How to tell your kids you’re getting divorced (Reissue)
673. Getting separated or divorced is stressful enough in itself, but telling the kids about it is a whole other stress ball of wax! In this episode from April 2022, Dr. Nanika Coor offers suggestions for communicating this difficult information to your children. Find a transcript here. Have a...
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How to help your child learn good manners (Reissue)
676. 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...
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Raising multi-racial kids with Dr. Jennifer Noble (Reissue)
706. Should multiracial children have to "choose a side"? Many feel pressured to pick just one identity, but it doesn't have to be that way. Dr. Nanika Coor and psychologist Dr. Jennifer Noble share essential strategies for parents to help their children embrace their full heritage and build a...
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How to listen so your child feels heard (Reissue)
670. 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...
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Tips for White parents raising Black children with Abby Hasberry (Reissue)
705. Are you a White parent raising a Black child? Wondering how to talk with them about the realities of race and what that means in the world? Dr. Nanika Coor talks with therapist Abby Hasberry to hear what White parents need to know about raising a Black child to have a healthy racial…
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How to ditch your people-pleasing-parenting (Reissue)
758. Instead of reacting with fight, flight, or freeze, some parents respond with fawning, a pattern of people-pleasing and appeasement in the face of conflict. As a fawning parent, you might prioritize maintaining harmony and avoid confrontation, even if it means sacrificing your own needs or...
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Does your child have an eating disorder? (Reissue)
712. Is your child a picky eater or are you dealing with something more serious? Dr. Nanika Coor explains four common eating disorders and how parents can help kids who are struggling with eating disturbances. Find a transcript here. Have a parenting question? Email Dr. Coor at...
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Radically accept the child you have (Reissue)
656. 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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Tips for more connected parenting in the new year (Reissue)
701. Hoping to make some positive change in your parent-child relationship in the new year? Dr. Nanika Coor offers some ways to move toward becoming a more connected parent this year! Find a transcript here. Have a parenting question? Email Dr. Coor at [email protected] or leave a...
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Should I encourage my family to make New Year’s resolutions?
816. Should you help your family set New Year’s resolutions, or does that pressure do more harm than good? In this episode, Dr. Nanika Coor explores how to approach the new year through the idea of right relationship, offering parents grounded ways to reflect, reset, and grow together without...
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Connecting to your child with non-violent communication (Reissue)
728. Nonviolent communication, or NVC, is a communication strategy—and also a lens through which you can look at life—that can be used to connect with others and resolve conflict in a respectful and compassionate way. Find a transcript here. Have a parenting question? Email Dr. Coor at...
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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.
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