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.

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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.

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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 confident, inclusive racial identity.

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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.

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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 identity.

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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.

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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.

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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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