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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279: ENCORE: The Summer of Building Independence
27 min
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278: ENCORE: How to Stay Connected When Teens P...
38 min
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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
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274: ENCORE: S.U.N.: Lisa’s Three Keys to a Hap...
29 min
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273: Best of Ask Lisa: Confidence, Self-Esteem ...
39 min
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272: Why Is My Teen Bombing Tests?
31 min
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271: Prom Night: Do I Trust My Teen—or My Insti...
26 min
10
270: Should I Let My Kid Make In-App Purchases ...
25 min
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BONUS Episode: How Do I Talk With My Teen About...
31 min
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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
15
266: Should I Let My Teen Be Intimate at Home?
25 min
16
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
20
261: Teen Depression & Suicide in 2026: What’s ...
38 min
21
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