The Mighty Mommy's Quick and Dirty Tips for Practical Parenting

Tips for White parents raising Black children with Abby Hasberry

Hinzugefügt: 6. Februar 2023

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...

How to reduce parental stress with mindfulness

Hinzugefügt: 30. Januar 2023

Using respectful parenting tools can make space for you and your child to have a more collaborative and peaceful relationship. And yet it’s extremely hard to use the tools you have when you’re...

Troubleshooting family sleep issues with Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown

Hinzugefügt: 23. Januar 2023

Do your kids have trouble sleeping? Do you have trouble settling down to sleep or staying asleep? Dr. Nanika Coor talks with Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown to get some tips for common sleep problems with...

How to support your child's neurodiversity

Hinzugefügt: 9. Januar 2023

Are you raising a child with neuro-differences? In this episode, Dr. Nanika Coor offers some ways to be a more neurodiversity-affirming parent.Further listening: What to do if your child has an...

Stop forcing your child to apologize

Hinzugefügt: 19. Dezember 2022

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...

Why threats, punishment, and adult-imposed consequences backfire

Hinzugefügt: 12. Dezember 2022

Parents often feel skeptical that there are ways to engage a child’s cooperation without using punishments and adult-imposed consequences—or at least threatening those things! In this episode, Dr....

How to ditch "chores" and still teach your child responsibility

Hinzugefügt: 21. November 2022

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...

How to handle after-school meltdowns

Hinzugefügt: 14. November 2022

Are you baffled by your child’s after-school moodiness, irritability, or intense meltdowns? In this episode, Dr. Nanika Coor gives tips for understanding and troubleshooting your child’s...

How to cope when your partner doesn't use respectful parenting

Hinzugefügt: 7. November 2022

Does your partner express frustration that your child is less cooperative with them than with you? Do you suspect that your child cooperates with you because your parent-child interactions tend to...

Why "good enough" parenting is better than "perfect"

Hinzugefügt: 24. Oktober 2022

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...

How to set limits and hold boundaries

Hinzugefügt: 17. Oktober 2022

Many parents struggle with identifying, setting, and holding boundaries and limits with kids. It can be hard to know where to draw those proverbial lines in the sand. Dr. Nanika Coor offers...

Don't take your child's "rudeness" personally

Hinzugefügt: 10. Oktober 2022

It’s no fun when your child hurls insulting or inflammatory words in your direction. And yet using those challenging moments to criticize will only make the problem worse. Dr. Nanika Coor offers...

Stop solving all of your child's problems

Hinzugefügt: 3. Oktober 2022

It’s challenging to see your child frustrated, angry, or having trouble, so it makes sense that you feel the urge to help them when they’re struggling. At the same time, having you jump in to solve...

9 ways to reduce bedtime conflicts

Hinzugefügt: 26. September 2022

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...

How to manage your anger and frustration as a parent

Hinzugefügt: 19. September 2022

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...

How to assert your own needs with your child

Hinzugefügt: 12. September 2022

Do you suppress your own needs to avoid challenging interactions with your children? Dr. Nanika Coor explains how to give your needs some air time in your relationship with your child.Project...

How to make life with a 7-year-old easier

Hinzugefügt: 5. September 2022

Just when you thought you got age six under your belt—your child is turning seven! What can a caregiver expect from a child this age? Is there anything important to keep in mind as a child is...

What's it like in the Pixar writers' room?

Hinzugefügt: 29. August 2022

We're taking a week off from parent and child relationships, but in the meantime, we wanted to share an incredible episode of a podcast we love, Curious State. Curious State is all about uncovering...

Sexual health: what kids need to know when with Justine Fonte

Hinzugefügt: 22. August 2022

It can be difficult to know how to talk to kids about the proverbial birds and bees. Where do you start? How much do you tell them? What do they need to know? In this episode, Dr. Nanika Coor talks...