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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255: Can Teens Really Study While Scrolling?
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254: How to Help Kids Build a Healthy Relations...
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253: How to Future-Proof Your Kids in 2026
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252: ENCORE: Should I Talk with My Teens About ...
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251: ENCORE: How Do I Parent a Young Adult (and...
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250: Is It Okay to Push Back on My Kid’s Holida...
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249: When Teasing Turns Toxic, What’s a Parent ...
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248: Should Our Tween Dictate Our Post-Divorce ...
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247: ENCORE: Lying, Sneaking, Cheating. What Ke...
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246: My Son is Becoming Sexist. How Do I Stop T...
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245: Puberty + Menopause: How Are We Supposed t...
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244: What If Anxiety Won't Let My Teen Sleep?
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243: How Do I Talk with My Teen About Alcohol a...
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242: How Do I Get My Kids to Like Each Other?
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241: Is My Teen Defining Herself by her "Depres...
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240: Talk to Your Boys: Raising Confident, Cari...
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239: AI Companions & Teens: Connection or Concern?
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238: Zyns, Vapes & Teens: What Do Parents Need ...
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237: Homesick at College: What Parents Can Do?
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236: Dream School: How Do You Find the Right Co...
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235: No Phones at School. How Do I Help My Kid ...
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234: Encore: Confronting Toxic Achievement Cult...
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233: Encore: Embracing ADHD with Penn and Kim H...
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232: Encore: Getting into College with Special ...
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231: Encore: How Do I Parent with an Ex Who Doe...
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