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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Kids & Family
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185: How Should My Son Deal with Trash-Talking ...
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184: How Do I Support a Teen Who Hates Her Body?
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183: Back to School with U.S. Secretary of Educ...
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182: Untangling All Things Digital for Parents
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181: Encore: How Do I Help My Disorganized High...
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180: Encore: Never Enough: Confronting Toxic Ac...
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179: Encore: Teens and Sleep, with Journalist &...
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178: Encore: My Son and his Friends Use Slurs. ...
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177: Encore: My Teen Is into Sports Betting. Help!
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176: Encore: My Child is Turning Into a Teenage...
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175: Encore: Should I Track My Teen’s Location?
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174: The Making of "Inside Out 2"
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173: S.U.N.: Lisa's Three Keys to a Happy Summer
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172: Encore: Should I Kick My Kid Off TikTok?
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171: Should I Snoop on My Teen?
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170: How Should I Deal with My Angry, Disrespec...
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169: How Do We Move Our Family Without Damaging...
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168: Teens and Sleep, with Journalist & Author ...
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167: Weed's Legal. How Do I Talk With My Teen A...
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166: My Kid Is Being Bullied. What Should I Do?
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165: How Do I Support my Heartbroken Son?
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164: Why Is My Kid Hooked on Luxury Skin Care?
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163: Encore: My Kid Looked at Porn. What Should...
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162: How Do I Talk with My Teen about Fentanyl?
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161: How Do I Get my Teens to Want to Spend Tim...
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