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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282: ENCORE: How to Help Kids Build a Healthy R...
33 min
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281: ENCORE: Talk to Your Boys: Raising Confide...
38 min
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280: ENCORE: Dream School: How Do You Find the ...
35 min
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279: ENCORE: The Summer of Building Independence
27 min
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278: ENCORE: How to Stay Connected When Teens P...
38 min
6
277: ENCORE: Embracing ADHD with Penn and Kim H...
39 min
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276: ENCORE: Lessons from Netflix’s “Adolescence”
28 min
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275: ENCORE: How Do I Support My LGBTQ+ Daughter?
27 min
9
274: ENCORE: S.U.N.: Lisa’s Three Keys to a Hap...
29 min
10
273: Best of Ask Lisa: Confidence, Self-Esteem ...
39 min
11
272: Why Is My Teen Bombing Tests?
31 min
12
271: Prom Night: Do I Trust My Teen—or My Insti...
26 min
13
270: Should I Let My Kid Make In-App Purchases ...
25 min
14
BONUS Episode: How Do I Talk With My Teen About...
31 min
15
269: Why Is Basic Hygiene Such a Battle With My...
27 min
16
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
18
266: Should I Let My Teen Be Intimate at Home?
25 min
19
265: Screens, Toxic Stress & Staying Connected ...
43 min
20
264: Best of Ask Lisa: Friendship Breakups & Co...
20 min
21
263: Is My Teen Too Focused on Her Looks?
26 min
22
262: Tracking Teens: Safety Tool or Trust Breaker?
25 min
23
261: Teen Depression & Suicide in 2026: What’s ...
38 min
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260: Is My Son Too Obsessed With His Girlfriend?
24 min
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259: Why Is My Teen So Snarky?
24 min