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02/20/2026

“I'd want it to be like, okay, there are aspects of us that we did not choose. They exist. Let's talk about it. Let's celebrate it. Celebrate others too, right? That is ultimately what I would want culture, America, a culture in general to look like globally.” — From Project Parenthood podcast episode, "Understanding racial identity in kids, with Dr. Khadijah Cyril”

Dr. Nanika Coor welcomes Dr. Khadijah Cyril, a licensed psychologist specializing in children's mental health, to Project Parenthood. Dr. Cyril shares insights on racial and cultural identity development, emphasizing the importance of fostering a positive self-image in children. The conversation covers methodologies like cognitive behavioral therapy, stages of racial identity development from Dr. Janet Helms' model, and practical advice for parents on discussing race and culture openly with their children.

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02/18/2026

Biracial kids need their parents to talk about race openly and honestly and to celebrate all sides of their background.

Diedre from says on IG "When I became a mom, I couldn’t find the support I needed for raising biracial and multicultural kids, so I created it" and "I’m teaching my multiracial children about black history because black history is simply history."

If you too are raising multiracial kids, here are simple tips from Huffpost on How To Help Multiracial Kids Embrace The Different Sides Of Their Family:
👉🏾Get both sides of your family involved in educating.
👉🏾Surround them with media that features characters that look like them.
👉🏾If they talk about feeling the need to “pick a side” or be seen as white, help them understand why that is.
👉🏾Immerse them in lived experiences that celebrate their cultures, not just books and movies that are heavy on positive representation.

🌟 Read the article in full detail from HuffPost via the link on my LinkTree!

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02/11/2026

❓ Does racial discrimination harm Black children's sense of self? The Doll Test illuminated its devastating toll.

💭 Dr. Kenneth B. Clark is a pivotal figure in psychology whose work shaped our understanding of race, prejudice, and the psychological impact of discrimination on Black children. Alongside his wife, Mamie Phipps Clark, Dr. Clark's groundbreaking research, especially the Doll Test, revealed how deeply segregation and racism affected children's self-esteem and identity.

📖 What the Children Told Us is the story of the towering intellectual and emotional partnership between two Black scholars who highlighted the psychological effects of racial segregation. The Clarks' story is one of courage, love, and an unfailing belief that Black children deserved better than what society was prepared to give them, and their unrelenting activism played a critical role in the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case. The Clarks' decades of impassioned advocacy, their inspiring marriage, and their enduring work shines a light on the power of passion in an unjust world.

💡 As parents, we can build on Dr. Clark's vision by ensuring our children feel seen, loved, and affirmed in all their uniqueness.

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02/09/2026

Are you a White parent raising a Black child? Wondering how to talk with them about the realities of race and what that means in the world? Dr. Nanika Coor talks with therapist Abby Hasberry to hear what White parents need to know about raising a Black child to have a healthy racial identity.

"We have all been raised in American society where a lot of unpleasantness happens, and that's not a thing that anyone can dodge and avoid. It just is part of growing up in our society. And so accepting that you may at some point do something that is inappropriate or harmful to your child, and then moving forward from that is, is the first step."

💡 You can learn more about Abby Hasberry’s work at https://www.greenhouseindy.com/abby-hasberry and follow her on Instagram .e.a.r._abby

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02/04/2026

BPT recommends the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH).

⭐ Happy Black History Month 2026. 2026 marks 100 YEARS of national commemorations of Black history!

"Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson, George Cleveland Hall, William B. Hartgrove, Jesse E. Moorland, Alexander L. Jackson, and James E. Stamps institutionalized the teaching, study, dissemination, and commemoration of Black history when they founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH) on September 9, 1915. The mission of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH®) is to promote, research, preserve, interpret and disseminate information about Black life, history and culture to the global community."

No matter where you stand on the global African diaspora, this month highlights the impact people of African descent have on the development of the world, in the past, present and future.

❓ What impact has Black history commemoration had on your life? Drop your answer in the comments.

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02/02/2026

Instead of reacting with fight, flight, or freeze, some parents respond with fawning, a pattern of people-pleasing and appeasement in the face of conflict. As a fawning parent, you might prioritize maintaining harmony and avoid confrontation, even if it means sacrificing your own needs or values. This can make it difficult to assert boundaries, collaborate, or hold space for your child's emotions.

A large part of fawning is being preoccupied with the internal state of another person. When your inner ‘pot’ begins to simmer, it’s important to take the opposite action to check in with yourself instead. Doing this as a first step allows you to take the next steps of embodying your role as the bigger, stronger, wiser and kind leader in your parent-child relationship.

💡 Breathe and Notice
💡 Connect, Don't React
💡 Set Clear and Kind Limits

🌸 Remember you're not alone, and there’s hope for building strong, secure connections with your child. What are some of the ways fawning shows up for you? Drop your answers in the comments.

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01/30/2026

The wintery weight of keeping it all together as a parent: I’ve been noticing a particular kind of fatigue that’s been settling in during these deep winter weeks. It’s not just the physical tiredness that comes with shorter days or the lingering illnesses of the season.

“When you’re under systemic pressure, whether from racialized stress, economic instability, or the burnout of grind culture, your nervous system moves instinctually into survival mode.”

Surviving can mean:
👉🏾 The exhaustion of the individual soul
👉🏾 Shifting from managing to witnessing

💡 From me, your partner in the deep winter, read the newsletter to give yourself a gentle reflection in the cold months and a tiny reframe to help you care for yourself.

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01/28/2026

Are You Addicted to Stress Without Realizing It?

Ever catch yourself bragging about how busy you are, how little you sleep, or how much you're juggling? It’s almost like exhaustion has become a badge of honor. But behind that constant drive to stay “on,” there might be something deeper going on.

What if you're not just busy — what if you're addicted to stress?

In a world where hustle culture burnout is the norm, and “rest” is something we think we have to earn, it’s no wonder so many of us are stuck in survival mode. The real question is: Can you actually be addicted to stress? And if so, how do you break free?

Check out Zencare to learn more from me and other great therapists about mental health and practical self-care tips! Link in bio.

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01/26/2026

🌟 Embrace Your Child's Unique Brilliance! 🌟

🌈 Want to raise a child who feels confident and loved? It's all about radical acceptance - embracing your child's unique quirks and all.

Here are some simple tips to learn how playtime, quality time, and a practice of acceptance can build a strong parent-child bond and nurture your child's self-worth for life. Here are some simple tips:

👉🏾 Validate Your Child’s Emotions
👉🏾 Prioritize Quality Time with Your Child
👉🏾 Embrace Your Child’s Authenticity
👉🏾 Foster Your Child’s Independence

🌱 Read more from the blog post: Supporting Your Child’s Self-Worth: A Daily Practice of Acceptance. Link in comments!

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01/23/2026

“No matter where your child is on their journey to developing self-advocacy skills, it’s important to create a supportive and encouraging environment for them. Let them know that you believe in them and that you're their number one supporter.”- From Project Parenthood podcast episode, "7 ways to help your child build self-advocacy skills (Encore)”

When your child fully understands their own diagnoses it not only means they can more easily explain their challenges to friends and family, but it also empowers them to ask for what they need at school. Today I’m talking about helping your child build those self-advocacy skills while they're young so they have lots of opportunities to practice and gain self-confidence in asking for support once they’re out in the real world.

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01/21/2026

What would it be like to live in a well-rested world?

Far too many of us have claimed productivity as the cornerstone of success. Brainwashed by capitalism, we subject our bodies and minds to work at an unrealistic, damaging, and machine‑level pace –– feeding into the same engine that enslaved millions into brutal labor for its own relentless benefit. Disrupt and push back against capitalism and white supremacy.

In this book, Tricia Hersey, aka The Nap Bishop, encourages us to connect to the liberating power of rest, daydreaming, and naps as a foundation for healing and justice.

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Dr. Nanika Coor| Providing Online Therapy for Parents in New York State

I’m a New York State clinical psychologist providing therapy for parents grounded in the principles of respectful parenting. I help parent process relational wounds from the past and have more fulfilling relationships with their children in the present. Learn concrete strategies for changing negative relationship patterns and becoming a more mindful, conscious, attuned, proactive and non-punitive caregiver. Find joy in being the connected, compassionate and peaceful parent that you truly want to be.