This summer, don’t get overwhelmed with the notion of keeping your kids busy so that they won’t complain of boredom or drive you crazy if you can’t be their personal cruise director. Summer can truly be a time for rest and relaxation if you have the right mindset. Mighty Mommy has 5 fresh ways to spend family time this year. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1ffEweu

331 MM 5 Fresh Ways to Spend Family Time This Summer

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

Is it effective to punish kids for neurological deficits and/or delays over which they have no control?

Should you punish your ADHD child?

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.

How to help a sore loser or gloating winner

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.

331 MM 5 Fresh Ways to Spend Family Time This Summer

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