Project Parenthood

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 young so they have lots of opportunities to practice and gain self-confidence in asking for support once they’re out in the real world.

Project Parenthood is hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor.

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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 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.

Project Parenthood is hosted by Dr. Nanika Coor.

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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. Nanika Coor.

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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 Coor.

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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 you worry they’re acting out on purpose? In this episode, Dr. Nanika Coor unpacks the concept of executive function deficits in young people, and how shifting your perspective from "won't" to "can't" can help you respond to big emotions and challenging routines with more compassion and connection.

Related Project Parenthood Episodes:
Should you punish your ADHD child?
How to reduce parental stress with mindfulness
Brain Boosters: powering up your child's executive functioning

Dr. Coor’s Related Blog:
Crush Your Parenting Overwhelm: Better Communication With The People You Love
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