Winning or losing games can bring up a lot of emotions for anyone, but young kids often struggle on their journey to learning about and developing good sportsmanship.

How to help a sore loser or gloating winner

Stressed-out parent? Need a little help? Project Parenthood is your weekly guide to raising your kids with empathy while taking care of yourself, too. Host Dr. Nanika Coor is a clinical psychologist and respectful parenting advocate. She'll help you get a handle on toddler emotions, discipline your teens without punishment, and create more peace and collaboration in your home--all in just ten minutes a week.

Kids & Family

Does your child engage in cringe-worthy behavior when playing games? Dr. Nanika Coor offers tips for encouraging good sportsmanship if your kiddo is a sore loser or gloating winner kiddo.

So great, the kid said “sorry”—but did that kid actually take responsibility for having impacted another person in an upsetting way for them?

Stop forcing your child to apologize

As I delve deeper into working with parents whose children meet criteria for the PDA diagnostic label, I’m learning more and more about neurodiversity—and why it’s so important to not only support but affirm a person’s neurodiversity

How to support your child's neurodiversity

Feeling disconnected from your child after a fight? You're not alone! In this episode, Dr. Nanika Coor explores why repairing those ruptures is key, tackles the hidden hurdles parents face, and offers a step-by-step guide to reconnect and build a stronger bond with your child.

Repairing the break: How to fix things with your kid

In today’s episode, I’m talking about encouraging your child’s intrinsic motivation to change unhelpful behaviors—meaning, changing because it’s satisfying for them to do so—not because they’ll get a reward or avoid a reprimand.

How to help a sore loser or gloating winner

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