Project Parenthood

Mar 24 2025 792 ep. 10 mins 2.5k
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Parenting is tough. But with Project Parenthood's practical advice, tips, and tricks you’ll add more balance, perspective, and fun into your family’s busy life! Join Chelsea Dorcich, LMFT for weekly parenting insights!

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Raising empathetic kids: The right way to teach accountability

Mar 24 2025 9 mins  
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 them develop true remorse.

Understanding your child’s temperament: Tips for success & less stress (Encore)

Mar 17 2025 10 mins  
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 temperament can help you lower resistance and increase calm and cooperation.

Self-care for parents: How mindfulness helps you co-parent effectively (Encore)

Mar 10 2025 12 mins  
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.

Understanding neurodiversity and supporting your child’s unique strengths (Encore)

Mar 03 2025 12 mins  
Are you raising a child with neuro-differences? In this episode, Dr. Nanika Coor offers some ways to be a more neurodiversity-affirming parent.

Raising kind and considerate kids through respectful parenting (Encore)

Feb 24 2025 11 mins  
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.

How to handle sibling conflict & foster a peaceful home (Encore)

Feb 17 2025 11 mins  
Tired of the frustration and angst that can come with raising siblings who are often at each other’s throats? Dr. Nanika Coor explains how to de-escalate sibling conflict and increase sibling collaboration.

Parenting without punishments: 10 ways to encourage cooperation respectfully (Encore)

Feb 10 2025 16 mins  
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 child the values and rules of your home and your community. In this episode, Dr. Nanika Coo

The art of parental self-care: Setting boundaries and managing expectations

Feb 03 2025 8 mins  
In her farewell episode, host Chelsea discusses the vital importance of self-care for parents. She shares personal insights about managing commitments, letting go of the "superhero parent" mindset, and setting realistic boundaries. Drawing from her own experience of stepping down from hosting duties, Chelsea emphasizes how prioritizing self-care not only benefits parents but also m

Age-appropriate hygiene tips with Dr. Ana of The Pedi Pals

Jan 27 2025 15 mins  
Dr. Ana, pediatrician and co-founder of Pedi Pals, joins the show to talk about creating healthy hygiene routines for kids aged 3 to 7. From teaching independence to managing early body odor, she shares practical tips to help parents tackle common challenges.

Parenting as a team sport: Building resilient families with Rob Price

Jan 20 2025 17 mins  
Rob Price joins the show to share insights from his extensive experience with youth enrichment programs like School of Rock, i9 Sports, and Nike Sports Camps. They explores the vital balance between building confidence and competence in children, emphasizing the importance of creating supportive communities where kids can thrive.