When you learn that your child has executive functioning deficits that need strengthening, it can feel confusing and overwhelming. How do you know when your child’s lagging EF skills are getting in the way? What are good ways to help? In this episode, Dr. Nanika Coor explains what executive functioning is and everyday fun and useful ways to help your child improve their capacities to think before acting, mentally wrestle with relevant ideas, and respond adaptively and flexibly to their changing environment. 

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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.

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Happy Autism Acceptance Month! Did you know that many people’s idea of autism is that it only occurs in boys—who don’t make eye contact, who are obsessed with cars or trains, and who have superior intelligence? While that does describe some autistic people, it leaves out the wide range of experiences in the autism continuum. In this episode, Dr. Nanika Coor talks about the regularity with which autism goes undetected in girls until adulthood.

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Whether you are a (reluctant) climbing wall for your baby, or your toddler has started yelling “Don’t touch me!” your response will plant the seeds for body autonomy. Dr. Nanika Coor explains how to foster an early understanding of consent. (Originally published August 14th, 2021.)

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Did you know that many people who meet criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are commonly misdiagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and vice versa? It makes sense because both conditions share some characteristics. Dr. Nanika Coor explains some of the similarities and differences between the two conditions.

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At the end of your rope trying to parent your ADHD child? Wondering if punishment helps? Dr. Coor explains what punishment is, how it affects kids with ADHD, and parenting strategies you can use to create a relational atmosphere within which your ADHDer can thrive.

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Is your child a picky eater or are you dealing with something more serious? Dr. Nanika Coor explains four common eating disorders and how parents can help kids who are struggling with eating disturbances. 

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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.

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March 13 is National Napping Day, and in honor of the call to get a little more rest, Dr. Nanika Coor shares insights from Tricia Hersey’s recent book, Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto. You’ll hear about the importance of slowing down and resting, rest as a political act of resistance, the harmful messages American parents inevitably ingest about rest, and how parents may unintentionally pass those messages on to their kids.

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When you’re hoping your child will change their behavior for the better, it can be easy to double down on nagging, pleading, and lecturing your child in an effort to convince your child to see things the way you see things. Unfortunately, you might notice that this doesn’t get you very far. The more you push, the more resistant and defensive your child becomes! Dr. Nanika Coor offers some tips for encouraging motivation for change in your child from a place of acceptance, compassion, and collaboration.

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