704. Do you ever feel like you go from "zero to sixty" with your kids before you even realize you're angry? If you find yourself in a constant state of parental stress and "fight-or-flight," you aren't alone—and it isn't your fault.

In this episode from March 2024, Dr. Nanika Coor explains why so many of us have underdeveloped "noticing" skills and how that leads to automatic, reactive parenting. She introduces the intensity scale (1–10) to help you catch your triggers early and shares how mindfulness can help you regain control of your prefrontal cortex so you can parent with clarity and compassion.

You’ll learn:

• The Power of Noticing: Why we were taught to ignore our inner experience and how to start listening again.
• The Intensity Scale: How to set boundaries when you’re at a "Level 2" before you hit a "Level 7" meltdown.
• 3 Practical Exercises: Simple ways to practice mindfulness through eating, perspective-taking, and observing strong emotions.
• The "Reset" Button: What to do when you lose your cool and how to use parent-initiated repair to stay connected.

Stop striving for "perfect" and start being present. Discover how lowering your own anxiety through a regular mindfulness practice creates a more peaceful, resilient relationship with your child.

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678. Does your child have an extreme, almost involuntary need for control? If everyday requests—like putting on shoes or eating breakfast—trigger an immediate fight-or-flight response, you might be parenting a child with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA).

In this episode that first ran in June of 2022, Dr. Nanika Coor dives deep into the PDA profile, a specific symptom profile often associated with the Autism Spectrum (ASD). She explains why traditional "rewards and consequences" parenting often fails these children and how their behavior is actually a drive for safety, not a choice of defiance.

You’ll learn:

• What is PDA? The science behind the anxiety-based need for autonomy.
• The "Stress Bucket" Metaphor: How to visualize your child’s capacity for demands and prevent overflows (meltdowns).
• 8 De-escalation Strategies: Why declarative language and humor work better than direct commands.
• The Power of Co-regulation: How to shift your mindset from "making them obey" to "helping them feel safe."

Whether your child has a formal diagnosis or you’re simply struggling with a kiddo who is "extra resistant" to routine, this episode offers the respectful parenting tools you need to repair your connection and find calm in your home.

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The pending arrival of a second child means life is about to change in a major way. In this episode from July 2023, Dr. Nanika Coor offers tips for helping you and your eldest child adjust to this new reality.

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674. Tired of the frustration and angst that can come with raising siblings who are often at each other’s throats? In this episode that originally ran in May 2022, Dr. Nanika Coor explains how to de-escalate sibling conflict and increase sibling collaboration.

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684. They’re here—the teen years. The old close relationship you once had might now feel bumpy, and you’re not feeling as confident as a parent as you once did. You’re overwhelmed sometimes at how critical, sullen, or withdrawn your teen can sometimes be. Dr. Nanika Coor offers ideas for hanging on to your sanity when dealing with the ups and downs of raising teens.

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650. Parenting kids with ADHD can be a challenge. In this episode, which aired originally in October 2021, Dr. Nanika Coor explains ways that focusing on the quality of the parent-child relationship can not only improve your relationship with your child, but also help them develop the emotional and cognitive skills they’re missing.

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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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