Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Raising T...

Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Raising Tweens & Teens is the essential podcast for parents seeking expert guidance, tested strategies, and psychological insights on raising kids, especially tweens and teens. Join renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour and former journalist and mom of two Reena Ninan as they explore real-life parenting challenges.  

Looking to learn more about how to boost kids’ resilience, build their confidence, or support their emotional well-being? Dr. Lisa and Reena have got you covered! Together they address listener questions about stress, anxiety, social media concerns, school pressures, and challenges in peer relationships. Each episode provides practical advice and science-backed solutions to help parents raise resilient, confident, and emotionally healthy kids.

Tune in every week for the latest topics in parenting, child psychology, and family wellness. Get answers to your most pressing parenting questions. New episodes drop every Tuesday.


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Kids & Family
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269: Why Is Basic Hygiene Such a Battle With My...
27 min
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268: Should I Let My Teen Take Supplements?
22 min
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267: My Kid Has Been Accepted to College. But I...
23 min
4
266: Should I Let My Teen Be Intimate at Home?
25 min
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265: Screens, Toxic Stress & Staying Connected ...
43 min
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264: Best of Ask Lisa: Friendship Breakups & Co...
20 min
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263: Is My Teen Too Focused on Her Looks?
26 min
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262: Tracking Teens: Safety Tool or Trust Breaker?
25 min
9
261: Teen Depression & Suicide in 2026: What’s ...
38 min
10
260: Is My Son Too Obsessed With His Girlfriend?
24 min
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259: Why Is My Teen So Snarky?
24 min
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258: What Do Parents Need to Know About Teens &...
24 min
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257: How Do I Guide a Kid Who Only Cares About ...
23 min
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256: How Many Piercings Should a Teen Have?
26 min
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255: Can Teens Really Study While Scrolling?
27 min
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254: How to Help Kids Build a Healthy Relations...
33 min
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253: How to Future-Proof Your Kids in 2026
22 min
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252: ENCORE: Should I Talk with My Teens About ...
29 min
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251: ENCORE: How Do I Parent a Young Adult (and...
38 min
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250: Is It Okay to Push Back on My Kid’s Holida...
21 min
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249: When Teasing Turns Toxic, What’s a Parent ...
25 min
22
248: Should Our Tween Dictate Our Post-Divorce ...
23 min
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247: ENCORE: Lying, Sneaking, Cheating. What Ke...
30 min
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246: My Son is Becoming Sexist. How Do I Stop T...
22 min
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245: Puberty + Menopause: How Are We Supposed t...
28 min