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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146: What's the Best Way to Help a Kid with ADHD?
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145: Encore: My Kids Lose it When They Make Spo...
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144: How Much Should I Share About My Kids?
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143: How Do I Raise A Compassionate Child? With...
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142: Should My Teen Be In Cars with New Drivers?
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141: How Do Stop Riding My Kid's Emotional Roll...
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140: Can I Talk My Teen Out of a Toxic Romance?
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139: This Is So Awkward: Modern Puberty Explain...
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138: Should Our Teen Stay Home Alone When We Le...
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137: How Do I Parent a Teen with a Chronic Heal...
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136: Should I Allow My Tween To Wear Crop Tops?
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135: How Do I Combat My Kid's Perfectionism?
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134: My Son and His Friends Use Slurs. Can I St...
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133: A Conversation with U.S. Surgeon General D...
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132: Never Enough: Confronting Toxic Achievemen...
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131: Encore: How Do I Help My Disorganized High...
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130: Encore: Should I Kick my Kid Off TikTok?
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129: Encore: My Kid Was Dumped by Her Friends. ...
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128: Encore: Should I Track my Teen's Location?
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127: Encore: How Much Gaming is Too Much?
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126: Encore: Raising an Athlete? Advice from an...
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125: Encore: How Do We Talk to Kids About Justi...
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124: Encore: How and When Do I Give My Kid a Ph...
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123: Here's To Summer!
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122: How Much Structure Should Kids Have in the...
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