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!
826 Available Episodes (826 Total)Average duration: 00:10:55
Mar 24, 2025
Raising empathetic kids: The right way to teach accountability
00:09:56
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)
00:10:30
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)
00:12:21
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.
Raising kind and considerate kids through respectful parenting (Encore)
00:11:42
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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How to handle sibling conflict & foster a peaceful home (Encore)
00:11:08
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)
00:16:50
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 Coor gives you 10 alternatives to punitive discipline.
The art of parental self-care: Setting boundaries and managing expectations
00:08:00
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 models healthy behavior for their children.
Project Parenthood is hosted by Chelsea Dorcich. A transcript is available as parenthood.simplecast.com/episodes/the-art-of-parental-self-care-setting-boundaries-and-managing-expectations">Simplecast.
Age-appropriate hygiene tips with Dr. Ana of The Pedi Pals
00:15:32
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.
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Parenting as a team sport: Building resilient families with Rob Price
00:17:09
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.
Project Parenthood is hosted by Chelsea Dorcich. A transcript is available as parenthood.simplecast.com/episodes/parenting-as-a-team-sport-building-resilient-families-with-rob-price">Simplecast.