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
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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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160: Can I Require my Teen to Be on Birth Control?
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159: Should I Worry That My Teen Is So Introver...
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158: Practical Optimism with Dr. Sue Varma
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157: My Kid Has Diagnosed Herself on TikTok. Wh...
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156: Is There a Gentle Way to Drop a Friend?
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155: Should I Be Worried that My Son Is Obsesse...
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154: The 5 Principles of Parenting: with Dr. Al...
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153: Encore: How Do We Help Kids Through Divorce?
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152: Will Social Media Harm My Kid?
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151: How Do I Find Balance in 2024?
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150: Encore: How Do I Get My Son to Stop Pickin...
28 min
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149: Encore: Should I Bribe My Kid?
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148: What Should I Do With Dicey Information Ab...
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147: Girls Are Harassing My Son. What Should I Do?
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