Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Parenting

“Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Parenting” 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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225: Encore: Should I Let My Son Spend All His ...
26 min
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224: Encore: Lessons from Netflix's "Adolescence"
28 min
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223: Practical Optimism with Dr. Sue Varma
34 min
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222: The Summer of Building Independence
26 min
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221: Encore: What’s the Best Way for My Teen to...
26 min
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220: How to Stay Connected When Teens Pull Away...
37 min
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219: My Kid is a Hypochondriac. What Can I Do?
25 min
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218: Is it Ever Okay for Me to Yell at My Kids?
26 min
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217: Embracing ADHD with Penn and Kim Holderness
39 min
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216: How Do We Get Kids to Stop Fat Shaming?
28 min
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215: Is It Possible to Talk About Feelings Too ...
27 min
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214: Should I Let My Son Spend All His Free Tim...
26 min
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213: Lessons from Netflix's "Adolescence"
28 min
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212: ENCORE: Will Social Media Harm My Kid?
27 min
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211: How Do I Parent with an Ex Who Doesn't Sha...
33 min
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210: Dealing with Disappointing College Admissi...
31 min
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209: The Science of Managing Emotions with Auth...
36 min
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208: What Should I Do When Other Parents Host W...
24 min
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207: What's the Best Way for My Teen to Handle ...
26 min
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206: How Can We Roll Back Our Kids' Technology ...
29 min
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205: The New Edition of Untangled by Dr. Lisa D...
31 min
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204: How Do I Help My Kid Develop a Work Ethic?
30 min
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203: How Do I Get My Teen to Give Up Weed?
28 min
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202: My Son's Friends Are Sending Him Inappropr...
25 min
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201: 2025: The Year of Intentional Living
29 min