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!

05/11/2026

Black Mamas and birthing people deserve safety, dignity, and joy.
✨ The Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA) is a Black women-led cross-sectoral alliance that centers Black mamas and birthing people to advocate, drive research, build power, and shift culture for Black maternal health, rights, and justice.

Black Maternal Health “Rooted in Justice & Joy”
Healing Legacies. Honoring Black-Led Birth & Reproductive Justice.
🖤 Let's create a world where Black mamas have the rights, respect, and resources to thrive before, during, and after pregnancy.

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Sometimes Mother’s Day is complicated, not simply “happy”. Not every mother has children/partners/friends/family members...
05/10/2026

Sometimes Mother’s Day is complicated, not simply “happy”.

Not every mother has children/partners/friends/family members who are capable of (or willing to engage in) “spoiling” her, as we enourage folks to do for the mothers in their lives. Lots of mothers feel unsupported & isolated.

Lots of mothers feel ambivalent about the motherhood role, the loss of identity, the daily demands… and feel alienated by the pressure to experience motherhood as ‘joyful’.

LGBTQ+ families, chosen familes, foster & adoptive families & non-traditional kin-based families may not see their caregiving structures represented in mainstream messaging & feel unseen.

Not everyone feels warmly toward their mother or feels warmth coming from her. The cultural pressure to feel gratitude today might feel shaming or invalidating for those who experienced neglect, abuse or chronic misattunement.

There are plenty of people struggling with fertility issues who may be feeling a grief-filled longing today.

Not everyone has access to their mother - or their child - due to distance, death, estrangement, illness or dementia.

Lots of mothers get their hopes up that THIS mothers day will be the one where there will be recognition, rest, and care from loved ones, only to end the day feeling disappointed & invisible.

Lots of mothers are so burnt out that one day of cards & flowers don’t make up for the chronic exhaustion of emotional labor & keeping all the family “plates” spinning.

Whether your mothers day is happy, tender, complicated or overtly painful - I’m thinking of you all today!

"It is important for Black mothers to have safe spaces to process their own emotions so that they are better able to mee...
05/08/2026

"It is important for Black mothers to have safe spaces to process their own emotions so that they are better able to meet their children's overwhelming feelings with confidence and compassion. Mental wellness is the foundation of being a resilient and effective parent." — Dr. Nanika Coor on "13 Mental Health Resources For Black Moms" with romper.

Read on for a few standout organizations that provide mental health resources tailored specifically to Black moms. Link in comments!

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There's a profound and quiet paradox in the way we grow: when we're accepted exactly as we are, we finally have the inte...
05/06/2026

There's a profound and quiet paradox in the way we grow: when we're accepted exactly as we are, we finally have the internal safety required to change.

In a culture that views parenting as a series of problems to solve or behaviors to manage, choosing to simply 'be with' your child is a radical act of rebellion. It shifts the focus from "What's wrong with you?!" to "I'm right here with you."

When we weave these lineages together, we find a powerful formula for co-regulation - whether you're parenting a child or an adult:
Being With (Circle of Security): The act of stepping into a child’s emotional space - whether it’s joy or distress - and staying there without trying to fix, distract, or dismiss the feelings.
Loving Presence (Hakomi): A state of mindful, embodied self-organization where the adult communicates a sense of "I’m okay, you’re okay, and I am truly glad to be here with you."
Unconditional Positive Regard (Rogers): Offering total, non-judgmental warmth toward the child’s essence, independent of their current behavior or "performance" as a child.
Radical Acceptance (DBT): Completely and totally accepting reality as it is in this moment - accepting how your child is showing up without an immediate demand for them to be different.

Your presence IS the parenting intervention.

When you offer this stance, you aren't just "waiting it out." You're actively meeting their core attachment needs. You're 'organizing their feelings' by being a steady container. You're providing a 'safe haven' where they can fully collapse, and a 'secure base' from which they can eventually move back into the world.

By embodying the truth that "there is nothing to fix," you lower the threat level in your child’s nervous system. Growth isn't something we can force; it's something that emerges naturally when a child feels fully MET, not managed.

Take a breath. You don't have to fix this. You just get to be with it.
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🌺 May is Mental Health Awareness Heritage Month! 🧠 💭"This year’s theme — More Good Days, Together — encourages us all to...
05/04/2026

🌺 May is Mental Health Awareness Heritage Month! 🧠 💭

"This year’s theme — More Good Days, Together — encourages us all to reflect on what a “good” day looks like, both for ourselves, and for our communities. Together, we can use that insight to connect people to the right support at the right time, and shape advocacy, education, and community engagement to make more good days possible for all." — Mental Health America

💫 How do you put the theme into practice?
👉🏾 Defining good days
👉🏾 Caring for your whole self: Mind and Body
👉🏾 Finding the right path for you
👉🏾 Working together for more good days
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"At its core, this show is grounded in curiosity, compassion, and collaboration. I'm not over here offering one-size-fit...
05/01/2026

"At its core, this show is grounded in curiosity, compassion, and collaboration. I'm not over here offering one-size-fits-all advice, but holding space for reflection, exploration, and the sometimes uncomfortable truths of parenting aligned with our deepest values, even when the world hinders it."- from Project Parenthood Podcast episode #795 Dr. Coor is back!: Parenting for collective healing and liberation.

Some themes we’ll explore this season include:

🌟 Respectful, collaborative parenting using connected communication and firm boundaries, while rejecting punishment and shame.
🌟 Raising neurodivergent, racialized, and gender-creative kids to thrive in a world that often marginalizes them.
🌟 Parenting while healing from personal experiences of trauma, racism and stress, and understanding how that impacts relationships.
🌟 Reparenting yourself while raising your child – tending to unmet needs from your past.
🌟 Embracing an anti-oppressive parenting approach centered on equity, emotional safety, and collective liberation.

✨ We’ll consistently use an intersectional lens, acknowledging how race, gender, class, disability, and culture shape our parenting experiences. Because we're not just raising kids; we're raising future friends, partners, coworkers, ancestors. Doing so intentionally, in community, shifts possibilities for everyone.

✨ This isn't a solo project; it’s one thread in a movement of caregivers interrupting harmful patterns, tending to their healing, and raising compassionate, courageous children. I'm building this with you.

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Reduce Tension at Home by Embracing CollaborationOne of the simplest ways to reduce tension in your home is by fostering...
04/29/2026

Reduce Tension at Home by Embracing Collaboration

One of the simplest ways to reduce tension in your home is by fostering a greater sense of autonomy for everyone in your family. Ross Greene’s book, Raising Human Beings, provides an incredible roadmap for building this through parent-child collaboration.

The key idea? Solve problems with your child, not for them. This approach focuses on finding mutually satisfactory solutions that work for both of you. If a solution only works for one person, it’s unlikely to be meaningful or lasting.

Greene’s book also invites you to reflect on the expectations you’re holding for your child. Are they realistic? Sometimes, the problem isn’t your child’s ability to meet an expectation—it’s the expectation itself. For example, expecting a 6-month-old to read a novel may sound absurd, but how often do we hold similarly mismatched expectations in other areas?

Raising Human Beings encourages parents to embrace acceptance and collaboration, which can ease the pressure on both you and your child. It’s a practical, compassionate guide to creating more connection and reducing conflict.

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“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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