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Why is playing with your child so hard?

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806. Why does playing with your child sometimes feel more draining than delightful? In this episode, Dr. Nanika Coor unpacks why shared play can stir up old wounds from your own upbringing—and how noticing those tender spots can help you respond with more connection, presence, and ease, even when it feels hard. 


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Encore Episode: This episode originally aired in October of 2025.


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Raising a Secure Child: How Circle of Security Parenting Can Help You Nurture Your Child's Attachment, Emotional Resilience, and Freedom to Explore By Kent Hoffman, Bert Powell, Glen Cooper

Related Project Parenthood Episodes: 

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Using self compassion to regulate your own emotions as a parent


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