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
Parenting
Mental Health
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196: Is My Kid Really Sick? Or Just Avoiding Sc...
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195: ENCORE: How Do I Raise a Compassionate Chi...
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194: How Do I Help My Daughter Get Past an Ugly...
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193: Should I Talk with My Teens About My Own M...
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192: Raising Resilient Kids in Uncertain Times ...
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191: Should I Let My Kid Use Swear Words?
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190: How Can I Help My Depressed Teen?
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189: How Do I Support My Unathletic Son in our ...
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188: Should I Talk with My Teen About Masturbat...
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187: Getting Into College with Special Guest Ri...
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186: Can I Get My Entitled Teen to Change?
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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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