How does the way you were parented affect the way you parent your child? Dr. Nanika Coor explains how to begin to break intergenerational cycles of misattunement so that you can be a more responsive and present parent for your own child.
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5 Steps to Becoming a Cycle Breaking Parent

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.

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