Project Parenthood

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 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. 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.Find transcripts on the Quick and Dirty Tips WebsiteLinks: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/QDTProjectParenthoodhttps://twitter.com/qdtparenthoodhttps://brooklynparenttherapy.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 of 2022, Dr. Nanika Coor dives deep into the PDA profile, a specific symptom profile often associated with the Autism Spectrum (ASD). She explains why traditional "rewards and consequences" parenting often fails these children and how their behavior is actually a drive for safety, not a choice of defiance.You’ll learn:What is PDA? The science behind the anxiety-based need for autonomy.The "Stress Bucket" Metaphor: How to visualize your child’s capacity for demands and prevent overflows (meltdowns).8 De-escalation Strategies: Why declarative language and humor work better than direct commands.The Power of Co-regulation: How to shift your mindset from "making them obey" to "helping them feel safe."Whether your child has a formal diagnosis or you’re simply struggling with a kiddo who is "extra resistant" to routine, this episode offers the respectful parenting tools you need to repair your connection and find calm in your home.Project Parenthood is a Quick and Dirty Tips  podcast, hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor. Have a question for Project Parenthood? Email: parenthood@quickanddirtytips.comDiscover more from Project Parenthood!FacebookNewsletterTranscripts available on your podcast app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Dirty Tips  podcast, hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor. Have a question for Project Parenthood? Email: parenthood@quickanddirtytips.comDiscover more from Project Parenthood!FacebookNewsletterTranscripts available on your podcast app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 and cognitive skills they’re missing. Find a transcript here.Have a parenting question? Email Dr. Coor at parenthood@quickanddirtytips.com 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 on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 behavior at the appropriate times.Find a transcript here.Have a parenting question? Email Dr. Coor at parenthood@quickanddirtytips.com 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 on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 between you.Find a transcript here.Have a parenting question? Email Dr. Coor at parenthood@quickanddirtytips.com 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 on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 values. This can make it difficult to assert boundaries, collaborate, or hold space for your child's emotions. In today's episode, Dr. Coor delves into the complexities of fawning, how your child's behavior can sometimes trigger intense emotional reactions and how you can begin to heal.Find a transcript here.Have a parenting question? Email Dr. Coor at parenthood@quickanddirtytips.com 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 on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.