Brooklyn Parent Therapy

Brooklyn Parent Therapy Therapy for parents who don't want their childhood history to become their parenting story. Offering online sessions to New York State residents!

“Punishment cultivates self-interest and self-centeredness and leads them to assess situations through the lens of “What...
04/17/2026

“Punishment cultivates self-interest and self-centeredness and leads them to assess situations through the lens of “What do my grown-ups want me to do and what will they do to me if I don’t?” Rather than, “What kind of person do I want to be in the world?”’
-Dr. Nanika Coor from the Project Parenthood podcast episode, “Why threats, punishment, and adult-imposed consequences backfire”

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04/15/2026

In my practice I often suggest the book “Hey Warrior” by Karen Young to help both kids and their adults understand what anxiety is and how it works. This book can help you teach your child about how their brain works and strategies for coping when anxiety hits. When you bring your child’s anxiety to life and talk about it like a real person, it helps your child make sense of and feel in control of their anxiety and process their feelings about it in a less threatening and more playful way!

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💛 Parenting is a beautiful journey filled with love and growth, but it can also be challenging at times. When your child...
04/13/2026

💛 Parenting is a beautiful journey filled with love and growth, but it can also be challenging at times. When your child's big emotions feel overwhelming, practicing self-compassion can make all the difference. 🌟

✨ Tip 1: Mindfulness
Take a deep breath and embrace the present moment. Acknowledge the range of emotions and thoughts that arise within you. Remember, it's okay to feel what you feel. By accepting without judgment, you create space for understanding and connection.

✨ Tip 2: Common Humanity
You are never alone on this parenting path. In moments of struggle, envision a global community of parents facing similar challenges. Find solace in the fact that we're all in this together. Let's support each other and uplift one another.

✨ Tip 3: Self-Kindness
Extend the same love and kindness to yourself that you show your children. Be gentle with your inner dialogue, replacing self-criticism with self-compassion. Embrace your imperfections and remember that you are doing your best. You deserve patience, understanding, and care.

💕 Parenting with respect and self-kindness is a journey of growth and learning. Remember, it's not about being a perfect parent; it's about embracing your unique journey and nurturing yourself along the way. You're doing amazing! 🌈✨

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🎧 Episode REWIND - an oldie but a goodie! 🎉 “How to transition from one to two kids” 💥on Project Parenthood 💥 → Link ...
04/10/2026

🎧 Episode REWIND - an oldie but a goodie! 🎉 “How to transition from one to two kids” 💥on Project Parenthood 💥 → Link in comments →

The journey from being a parent of one tiny human to two can feel overwhelming, and that makes sense! From managing logistics to emotional adjustments, it's a rollercoaster of emotions for both parents and children. But fear not, you're not alone, and it doesn't have to be a source of distress!

🌟 Here are some tips to survive this turbulent transition with your sanity intact:

1️⃣ Reflect on your feelings and needs
2️⃣ Arrange for personal time
3️⃣ Understand your firstborn's experience
4️⃣ Give your eldest the real truth
5️⃣ Make changes to routines ahead of time
6️⃣ Prepare your eldest for time apart

Remember, you've got this! Embrace the journey, and soon you'll find your new rhythm with two adorable bundles of joy. 💪🏾❤️
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Parenting can feel overwhelming at times, especially when navigating tantrums, mood swings, and emotional outbursts. But...
04/08/2026

Parenting can feel overwhelming at times, especially when navigating tantrums, mood swings, and emotional outbursts. But what if you could turn these moments into opportunities for growth?

🌟 If you're ready to build more connection and positivity in your parenting, partnerships, or friendships, this book is your guide. Lean into being a PROACTIVE parent! Focus on *forward-thinking preparation* instead of heat-of-the-moment or after-the-fact knee-jerk reactions.🌟

When your child struggles to be flexible or has a hard time expressing emotions with calm language without getting upset, this book helps you use everyday moments to teach and guide your child's social development.

✨ Let us know who you'd love to read these with or share your favorite communication tips below! ✨

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Having a tough time shifting to respectful parenting practices? These 9 tips on validating your child in promote the way...
04/06/2026

Having a tough time shifting to respectful parenting practices? These 9 tips on validating your child in promote the ways that cultivate mutual respect, strengthens trust, and inspires voluntary cooperation while parenting. In a parent-child relationship, the only person you have any control over is you. Regular validation of your child can considerably improve your relationship and their cooperation.

The "9 Tips For Building Trust With Your Child Using Validation" are from the Project Parenthood Podcast from September 16, 2021 — link in bio!

"And, of course, validation is a two-way street! Validating your child not only shows them that you value them enough to try to understand how their experiences make sense from their point of view, but it has the added bonus of potentially making your child more open and responsive to your concerns and point of view!"

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Established in 2018, the Therapist Neurodiversity Collective is an Autistic-led organization with aims of acceptance and...
04/01/2026

Established in 2018, the Therapist Neurodiversity Collective is an Autistic-led organization with aims of acceptance and inclusion while upholding dignity and human rights. They are " unapologetically ABA-free" and "don't teach social skills".

Founder and Speech-Language Pathologist wrote "Why Perspective-Taking and Neurodiversity Acceptance? (Part 2 of “Training” Social Skills is Dehumanizing: The One with the Therapy Goals)" to present research and ideas surrounding the impact of "compliance training" on neurodivergent individuals.

Check out Therapist Neurodiversity Collective
to learn more about their goals and how to remain informed through their events and public education.

Link to article in comments!

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Tired of the frustration and angst that can come with raising siblings who are often at each other’s throats? In this ep...
03/30/2026

Tired of the frustration and angst that can come with raising siblings who are often at each other’s throats? In this episode that originally ran in May 2022, I—Dr. Nanika Coor—explain how to de-escalate sibling conflict and increase sibling collaboration.

As much as possible, it's ideal to let siblings work out their problems themselves. At the same time, it's also important to be available when they really need help navigating a major breakdown in communication by learning the Four Levels of Intervention.

Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish, authors of the book "Siblings Without Rivalry: How to Help Your Children Live Together So You Can Live Too," suggest that a sibling relationship, when facilitated by parents who act as guides rather than referees, is one where even if they don’t turn out to be best friends with each other in adulthood, they will at least have learned to be a friend and make a friend. The Three Rules of Sibling Fighting serve as a handy rubric for figuring out when to stay out of fights and when to step in.

Encouraging sibling harmony involves being able to regulate your own feelings as a parent, and then helping your kids with theirs. Doubling down on patience and compassion. And keeping in mind that sibling conflict can be an opportunity to help them learn how to cohabitate even though everyone is so different.

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They’re here—the teen years. The old close relationship you once had might now feel bumpy, and you’re not feeling as con...
03/27/2026

They’re here—the teen years. The old close relationship you once had might now feel bumpy, and you’re not feeling as confident as a parent as you once did. You’re overwhelmed sometimes at how critical, sullen, or withdrawn your teen can sometimes be. This episode of the Project Parenthood Podcast offers ideas for hanging on to your sanity when dealing with the ups and downs of raising teens.

"Humans are driven to seek others for survival. First, it’s caregivers, then it’s friends, and then romantic partners. Evolutionarily, your teen’s brain is seeking membership in peer groups for survival...This focus on peers means that peer pressure also becomes more of a risk because of this intense desire to belong."
- Dr.Nanika Coor, from the project parenthood project episode, “How should you deal with touchy teenagers? (Resissue)"

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⁉️ In parenting and in life, you will experience countless challenging and upsetting situations that you just can't chan...
03/25/2026

⁉️ In parenting and in life, you will experience countless challenging and upsetting situations that you just can't change. But what can help you cope when parenting gets hard?

💡 Dr. Bailey’s Conscious Discipline is a research-grounded, adult-first approach to supporting behavior and learning that has been helping educators respond with calm, connection, and skill-building for over 25 years.

📖 Exclusively for parents, "Easy To Love, Difficult To Discipline" includes the "Seven Powers and Seven Skills" that aid you to respond appropriately when disciplining challenges in the home, moving from turmoil to tranquility.

Check out this book and more content from Dr. Bailey and other professionals here 👉🏾 on IG.



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🌟 Finding neurodiversity-affirming care for your child can be a long and stressful journey of trying to find the right s...
03/23/2026

🌟 Finding neurodiversity-affirming care for your child can be a long and stressful journey of trying to find the right support system. 🧩✨

It’s handy to have a checklist to help you ensure your kiddo gets the best care possible.

Remember, your child is unique, and they deserve care that recognizes and celebrates their individuality.🙌🏾💙
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“When you notice yourself becoming self-critical about your parenting, remind yourself that parenting is hard! Of course...
03/20/2026

“When you notice yourself becoming self-critical about your parenting, remind yourself that parenting is hard! Of course you’re struggling! Of course you feel overwhelmed! Of course you sometimes just want to run away from the whole situation even though you love your kids deeply! You’re not the only parent who feels those ways, and you’re doing the best you can with the internal and external resources that you have on any given day.”
-Dr.Nanika Coor, from the project parenthood project episode, “7 Ways to Feel More Confident as a Parent"

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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.