<p>A step-parent asks for Dr. Lisa’s help as she finds herself parenting three kids under eight, two of them step-children. Should step-parents discipline differently? Dr. Lisa talks about what parents can do to keep kids from feeling stuck in a loyalty conflict between their parent and step-parent. Reena asks about common mistakes step-parents make when forming a relationship with step-kids. Dr. Lisa also explains how weekday parenting can be different from weekend parenting. She maps out how you can create a framework to make multiple households run smoothly. What do you do if one home feels like Disney World and another is more strict? The co-hosts discuss how playing the long-game can make all the difference.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn&nbsp;<strong>@AskLisaPodcast, @LDamour, @ReenaNinan</strong></p><br><p><strong>Additional resources:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.drlisadamour.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.drlisadamour.com/</a></p><br><p><strong>Ask Lisa is produced by:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="http://www.goodtroubleproductions.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Www.GoodTroubleProductions.com</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>A parent from Connecticut wants to know if it’s acceptable for her teen to spend the night at her boyfriend’s house. How should parents approach a conversation like this one? What do you do if your values are not the same as other&nbsp;parents'? The Dutch approach teen romance very differently than Americans do. Dr. Lisa explains the cross-cultural research on teens and sex. Reena asks how to move beyond an impasse with your kid and Dr. Lisa explains why there is value in having some tension with teens.&nbsp;</p><br><p><strong><u>Dr. Lisa’s Resource Recommendation</u></strong></p><p>Brugman, M., Caron, S. L., and Rademakers, J. (2010). Emerging adolescent sexuality: A comparison of American and Dutch college women’s experiences.&nbsp;<em>International Journal of Sexual Health&nbsp;</em>22 (1), 32–46, p. 39.</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn&nbsp;<strong>@AskLisaPodcast, @LDamour, @ReenaNinan</strong></p><br><p><strong>Additional resources:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.drlisadamour.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.drlisadamour.com/</a></p><br><p><strong>Ask Lisa is produced by:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="http://www.goodtroubleproductions.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Www.GoodTroubleProductions.com</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>No one wants to be that nagging parent. Dr. Lisa explains how the trickiest transition in parenting might be when nagging no longer works with your teen. At these times, is&nbsp;bribing a good strategy? Dr. Lisa walks us through different approaches to motivating kids and how to respond when they reflexively say "no." Reena and Lisa discuss when it might make sense to bribe a teen&nbsp;to get better grades.</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn&nbsp;<strong>@AskLisaPodcast, @LDamour, @ReenaNinan</strong></p><br><p><strong>Additional resources:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.drlisadamour.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.drlisadamour.com/</a></p><br><p><strong>Ask Lisa is produced by:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="http://Www.GoodTroubleProductions.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Www.GoodTroubleProductions.com</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>What are the signs a teen is suffering from depression and needs help? Dr. Lisa explains what you need to watch for. Reena asks what parents should do if their teen refuses help, and how parents can bring up therapy without making a teen feel worse. Lisa explains that teens often worry that they are broken - a narrative that needs to be considered when offering help. Dr. Lisa explains how she found inspiration from an unexpected reality star, Dog the Bounty Hunter and also mentions a major change for licensed clinicians that might make it easier to find the right therapist.&nbsp;</p><br><p><strong><u>Dr. Lisa’s Resource Recommendation</u></strong></p><br><p>PSYPACT is an interstate compact that allows registered psychologists to practice across state boundaries:&nbsp;<a href="https://psypact.site-ym.com/page/About" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://psypact.site-ym.com/page/About</a></p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn&nbsp;<strong>@AskLisaPodcast, @LDamour, @ReenaNinan</strong></p><br><p><strong>Additional resources:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.drlisadamour.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.drlisadamour.com/</a></p><br><p><strong>Ask Lisa is produced by:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="http://Www.GoodTroubleProductions.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Www.GoodTroubleProductions.com</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>How do you build confidence in kids? How do you lay the groundwork for better self-esteem? What age does confidence start to plummet in girls? Dr. Lisa and Reena tackle these questions, explain where self-esteem comes from, and cover how parents can help children feel good about themselves in this encore episode.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn&nbsp;<strong>@AskLisaPodcast, @LDamour, @ReenaNinan</strong></p><br><p><strong>Additional resources:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.drlisadamour.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.drlisadamour.com/</a></p><br><p><strong>Ask Lisa is produced by:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="http://www.goodtroubleproductions.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.GoodTroubleProductions.com</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Three-time Olympian and mom of three, Lauren Regula joins Dr. Lisa and Reena to talk about what kids should really be getting out of athletics. How do you help kids make the most of their sports? Lauren explains why she doesn't put her kids in the most competitive sports leagues. She also shares the one question she asks her kids every night to help them grow in sports and life.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn @AskLisaPodcast, @Lisa.Damour, @ReenaNinan</p><br><p>Additional&nbsp;resources:&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.drlisadamour.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.drlisadamour.com/</a></p><br><p>Ask Lisa&nbsp;is produced by:&nbsp;</p><p><a href="http://www.goodtroubleproductions.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Www.GoodTroubleProductions.com</a></p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p><br></p><p>What’s the best way to help boost mental health in 2022? Dr. Lisa walks us through her five&nbsp;mental health resolutions for the new year. Reena asks how we can rethink mental wellness for ourselves and our families while continuing to navigate the pandemic. Some unexpected parenting inspiration comes from the words of Winston Churchill.&nbsp;</p><br><p><strong><u>Dr. Lisa’s Resource Recommendations</u></strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Power-Positive-No-Relationship-Still/dp/0553384260/ref=sr_1_1?crid=31KQV1PAY8MEL&amp;keywords=power+of+positive+no&amp;qid=1641142407&amp;sprefix=power+of+positive+no%2Caps%2C84&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Power of a Positive No</a>, by William Ury</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/5-Minute-Gratitude-Journal-Practice-Positivity/dp/1647397197/ref=sr_1_1?crid=119TD4LT0BFTJ&amp;keywords=The+5-Minute+Gratitude+Journal&amp;qid=1641142433&amp;sprefix=the+5-minute+gratitude+journal%2Caps%2C91&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The 5-Minute Gratitude Journal: Give Thanks, Practice Positivity, Find Joy</a>, by Sophia Godkin, PhD</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Good-Days-Start-Gratitude-Cultivate/dp/1976436184/ref=sr_1_1?crid=370K9JXX1CQW9&amp;keywords=Good+Days+Start+With+Gratitude%3A&amp;qid=1641142457&amp;sprefix=good+days+start+with+gratitude+%2Caps%2C79&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Good Days Start With Gratitude: A 52 Week Guide To Cultivate An Attitude Of Gratitude: Gratitude Journal</a>, by Pretty Simple Press</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn&nbsp;@AskLisaPodcast, @Lisa.Damour, @ReenaNinan</p><br><p><a href="https://www.drlisadamour.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.drlisadamour.com/</a></p><br><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>This week we present an encore episode of one of our top performing shows. American singer Billi Eilish recently spoke about the devastating effects porn had on her when she was exposed at eleven. Dr. Lisa explains how parents can start a conversation about porn and why it’s so important to talk to your kids about it. Reena asks what’s the right age to have that talk.&nbsp;</p><br><p><strong>Articles:</strong></p><p>Lisa's NYT article: <a href="https://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/03/31/how-to-talk-to-your-teenager-about-pornography/?searchResultPosition=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Talk to Your Teenager About Pornography</a></p><p>Shafia Zaloom's NYT article: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/10/well/family/children-pornhub.html?searchResultPosition=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kids Are Watching Pornography. Here's How to Talk About It</a></p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn&nbsp;<strong>@AskLisaPodcast, @LDamour, @ReenaNinan</strong></p><br><p><strong>Additional resources:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.drlisadamour.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.drlisadamour.com/</a></p><br><p><strong>Ask Lisa is produced by:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="http://Www.GoodTroubleProductions.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Www.GoodTroubleProductions.com</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>As divorce numbers rise in the pandemic, we take a closer look at how divorce affects children. Dr. Lisa walks us through how children at different&nbsp;ages process their parents' separation. How can parents make the transition easier? Reena asks how do you make it work when you can’t stand your ex? Lisa details how couples who no longer want to be married can still work together&nbsp;as effective co-parents.</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn&nbsp;<strong>@AskLisaPodcast, @LDamour, @ReenaNinan</strong></p><br><p><strong>Additional resources:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.drlisadamour.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.drlisadamour.com/</a></p><br><p><strong>Ask Lisa is produced by:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="http://Www.GoodTroubleProductions.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Www.GoodTroubleProductions.com</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>What if your child is the one who is hurting other kids feelings&nbsp;at school? A concerned mom discovers that her daughter, who has been struggling socially, is pushing peers away by being too critical. She turns to Dr. Lisa for advice on how to get her middle school daughter to become more self-aware and tolerant.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn&nbsp;@AskLisaPodcast, @LDamour, @ReenaNinan</p><br><p><a href="https://www.drlisadamour.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.drlisadamour.com/</a></p><br><p>Ask Lisa&nbsp;is produced by:&nbsp;</p><p><a href="http://www.goodtroubleproductions.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Www.GoodTroubleProductions.com</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>How do you know if your child has Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)? A parent writes in worried about her daughter’s compulsive behavior and anxiety around germs. Dr. Lisa describes OCD, how it takes hold, when it's time to worry, and what parents should do if they are concerned that their child might suffer from it. Reena asks about the power of rituals and what parents can do to help their kids manage anxiety effectively.</p><br><p><u>Dr. Lisa’s OCD Resource Recommendations:</u></p><p><br></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Your-Adolescent-Has-Anxiety-Disorder/dp/0195181514/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=edna+foa&amp;qid=1637746187&amp;sr=8-7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">If Your Adolescent Has an Anxiety Disorder: An Essential Resource for Parents</a>&nbsp;by Edna Foa</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/OCD-Workbook-Kids-Obsessive-Compulsive/dp/162625978X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2IECKJ4NLUDPP&amp;keywords=ocd+workbook+for+kids&amp;qid=1637932755&amp;sprefix=ocd+%2Caps%2C182&amp;sr=8-3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The OCD Workbook for Kids: Skills to Help Children Manage Obsessive Thoughts and Compulsive Behaviors</a>&nbsp;by Pulifico and Robin</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn<strong>&nbsp;@AskLisaPodcast, @LDamour, @ReenaNinan</strong></p><br><p><a href="https://www.drlisadamour.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.drlisadamour.com/</a></p><br><p>Ask Lisa&nbsp;is produced by:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.goodtroubleproductions.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.GoodTroubleProductions.com</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>As we reconnect with family over the holidays how do we deal with difficult relatives? Dr. Lisa explains the importance of crafting a plan that can help navigate what should be a happy time of year. What about relatives who might say offensive or insensitive things? Dr. Lisa describes how helping kids learn how to deal with them can turn awkward interactions into valuable teachable moments. Lisa and Reena draw from life on the high seas as they explain how establishing “submarine rules” might be an effective strategy in some homes this season.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn&nbsp;<strong>@AskLisaPodcast, @LDamour, @ReenaNinan</strong></p><br><p><strong>Additional resources:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.drlisadamour.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.drlisadamour.com/</a></p><br><p><strong>Ask Lisa is produced by:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="http://Www.GoodTroubleProductions.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Www.GoodTroubleProductions.com</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Managing the teenage years can be overwhelming. Dr. Lisa explains what the toughest year is for teens and why.&nbsp;When kids hit thirteen they often become highly emotional. What happens in the brain and the body during this time? Dr. Lisa discusses the process of "separation-individuation" where young people seek to define their own identities - often by being hard on their folks.</p><br><p>Parents sometimes assume that age thirteen is the beginning of adolescence. But is it really? And how can you help a tween or teen who's having an emotional meltdown?&nbsp;Dr. Lisa has good news: the intensity of early adolescence doesn’t last forever and there are effective things parents can do to manage bumpy moments with their teen.</p><br><p><strong>More resources:</strong></p><p>BOOK 14 Talks by Age 14: The Essential Conversations You Need to Have with Your Kids Before They Start High School&nbsp;</p><p>By Michelle Icard</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn&nbsp;<strong>@AskLisaPodcast, @LDamour, @ReenaNinan</strong></p><br><p><strong>Additional resources:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.drlisadamour.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.drlisadamour.com/</a></p><br><p><strong>Ask Lisa is produced by:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="http://Www.GoodTroubleProductions.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Www.GoodTroubleProductions.com</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>What should&nbsp;parents do when their kids want to own the same luxury goods that belong to some of their friends and classmates? Dr. Lisa explains how we can respond to requests for expensive gifts, and how that conversation will change depending on a kid's age. Reena asks what parents can do at home to get their kids to see past wealth and craving costly things. Dr. Lisa details how conversations&nbsp;about&nbsp;materialism can open the door to talking about service, savings, and family values.</p><br><p>Book: <em>The Opposite of Spoiled </em>by Ron Lieber</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn @AskLisaPodcast, @LDamour, @ReenaNinan</p><br><p>Additional&nbsp;resources:&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.drlisadamour.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.drlisadamour.com/</a></p><br><p>Ask Lisa&nbsp;is produced by:&nbsp;</p><p><a href="http://www.goodtroubleproductions.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Www.GoodTroubleProductions.com</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>What’s the right age to get your kid a cell phone? Dr. Lisa and Reena look at the research on both sides of the debate. When a parent writes in asking if thirteen might be the right age, Lisa shares what parents should consider before handing their kid a first phone. She also explains how you can hit the reset button with kids who may already have a phone and Reena asks what parents can say to their kids when they want to hold off. Lisa also talks about the one reason when you absolutely should get your kid a phone and how modeling good digital habits can make a difference.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn @AskLisaPodcast, @LDamour, @ReenaNinan</p><br><p>Additional&nbsp;resources:&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.drlisadamour.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.drlisadamour.com/</a></p><br><p>Ask Lisa&nbsp;is produced by:&nbsp;</p><p><a href="http://www.goodtroubleproductions.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Www.GoodTroubleProductions.com</a></p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>How do we teach kids healthy eating habits without focusing on calories or portion size? A parent writes in asking for advice about whether she should say something about her daughter's increasing weight. Dr. Lisa explains how to approach the delicate topics of food and weight and what should be discussed. Reena asks what it means to be of a “healthy weight.” Lisa also names the four&nbsp;power struggles that parents will want to avoid - because the kid has all the power.</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn&nbsp;<strong>@AskLisaPodcast, @LDamour, @ReenaNinan</strong></p><br><p><strong>Additional resources:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.drlisadamour.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.drlisadamour.com/</a></p><br><p><strong>Ask Lisa is produced by:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="http://Www.GoodTroubleProductions.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Www.GoodTroubleProductions.com</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p><br></p><br><p>Dr. Lisa offers a deep-dive into the world of edible marijuana and how to talk with your child about the dangers of trying edibles. Reena asks what’s the difference between CBD and THC? How does marijuana affect the brain? What age should parents talk to their kids about edibles and should they say? In&nbsp;<em>Parenting to Go</em>,&nbsp;Lisa also explains that while parents may understandably want to avoid difficult conversations, if our kids are dealing with a tricky&nbsp;topic, we need to be ready to deal with it too.&nbsp;</p><br><p><strong>Lisa’s NYT Column&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/19/well/family/weed-edibles-teens.html?searchResultPosition=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/19/well/family/weed-edibles-teens.html?searchResultPosition=1</a></p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn @AskLisaPodcast, @LDamour, @ReenaNinan</p><br><p>Additional&nbsp;resources:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.drlisadamour.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.drlisadamour.com/</a></p><br><p>Ask Lisa&nbsp;is produced by:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.goodtroubleproductions.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Www.GoodTroubleProductions.com</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Raising kids can be a bumpy, stressful, and uncertain process – which is why Lisa’s podcast brings her sane, informed, and practical perspective to your timely and timeless parenting questions. Cohost Reena Ninan, a world-class journalist who has covered the White House while packing a breast pump, makes sure to get you the answers you need.</p><br><p><strong>GOT A PARENTING QUESTION YOU’D LIKE US TO TACKLE?</strong></p><br><p>Send it to me at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:asklisa@drlisadamour.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">asklisa@drlisadamour.com&nbsp;</a>– I’d love to hear from you.</p><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>At what age should kids be expected to manage their responsibilities without constant reminders? Dr. Lisa explains how parents can help kids remember to do things on their own. What else works besides nagging? Reena asks for strategies to help parents at home. Lisa introduces us to psychologist Haim Ginott who offers the perfect phrasing for motivating kids.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn:&nbsp;@AskLisaPodcast, @LDamour, @ReenaNinan</p><br><p>Additional resources:</p><p><a href="https://www.drlisadamour.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.drlisadamour.com/</a></p><br><p>Ask Lisa is produced by:</p><p><a href="http://www.goodtroubleproductions.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Www.GoodTroubleProductions.com</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Where do confidence and self-esteem come from? What contributes to kids' highs and lows and&nbsp;how can parents help kids build a sturdy sense of self-esteem? Dr. Lisa describes the age at which self-esteem tends to drop off and the impact of gender. Reena asks how culture and race can affect self-esteem and confidence. Dr. Lisa explains what psychologists mean when they talk about "unconditional positive regard."</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn&nbsp;<strong>@AskLisaPodcast, @LDamour, @ReenaNinan</strong></p><br><p><strong>Additional resources:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.drlisadamour.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.drlisadamour.com/</a></p><br><p><strong>Ask Lisa is produced by:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="http://www.goodtroubleproductions.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Www.GoodTroubleProductions.com</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>A Mom writes in from the deep South with concerns about whether to allow her daughter to socialize with a good friend who is unvaccinated. Dr. Lisa discusses the importance of framing the issue around the&nbsp;child’s safety while allowing the kid to guide the conversation.&nbsp;Reena asks how parents can weigh the mental&nbsp;health risks of not being socially active against the possibility of catching Covid. Dr. Lisa explains how parents can help their children assess these risks. Should the Mom reach out to the other family? Dr. Lisa talks about when a parent should make that call.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn&nbsp;<strong>@AskLisaPodcast, @LDamour, @ReenaNinan</strong></p><br><p><strong>Additional resources:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.drlisadamour.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.drlisadamour.com/</a></p><br><p><strong>Ask Lisa is produced by:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="http://www.goodtroubleproductions.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Www.GoodTroubleProductions.com</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Getting into college is hard work. So how do you raise kids who will thrive once they get there? Dr. Lisa explains how parents can prepare their&nbsp;kids to succeed when they become independent (hint: it's not about academics). When should a parent be concerned about a child who does not communicate with them? Is there such a thing as providing too much long-distance emotional support?</p><p>Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn&nbsp;<strong>@AskLisaPodcast, @LDamour, @ReenaNinan</strong><br><br><strong>Additional resources:&nbsp;</strong><br><a href="https://www.drlisadamour.com/" target="_blank">https://www.drlisadamour.com/</a><br><strong><br>Ask Lisa is produced by:&nbsp;</strong><br><a href="http://www.goodtroubleproductions.com/" target="_blank">Www.GoodTroubleProductions.com</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

Dr. Lisa and Reena get a letter from parents who are torn about allowing their underaged child to drink in their home. Dad wants the child to feel comfortable around alcohol, but Mom is not comfortable serving their teenager at home and wonders whether it's even legal to do so. Lisa explains what really matters in preparing your child for encounters with alcohol when parents are not around. She explains the concepts of hot and cold cognition and how they shape teen's choices. Reena asks, "What really works in making teens understand the consequences of drinking?"<br><br>Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn&nbsp;<strong>@AskLisaPodcast, @LDamour, @ReenaNinan</strong><br><br><strong>Additional resources:</strong><br><a href="https://www.drlisadamour.com/" target="_blank">https://www.drlisadamour.com/</a><br><strong><br>Ask Lisa is produced by:</strong><br><a href="http://www.goodtroubleproductions.com/" target="_blank">Www.GoodTroubleProductions.com</a><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>You’ve heard people say, “I want to get this off my chest,” but what if your kid doesn’t know how to express emotion? How do you get children and teenagers to talk? Dr. Lisa explains the term "emotional regulation," and how parents can help kids manage their feelings effectively. Reena asks, "What if you’re a parent who struggles with managing your own emotions?"&nbsp;Lisa explains how both parents and children can benefit from thinking in terms of learning how to express, and contain, emotions.</p><p><strong>Events:</strong></p><p>Join Lisa,&nbsp;Dr. Anthony Fauci, New York Times journalists (who are parents themselves) Apoorva Mandavilli, a science reporter, and moderator Andrew Ross Sorkin, Times columnist as they take your questions about kids and Covid on Sept 9th 1pm est.</p><p>RSVP below.</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/12/science/fauci-kids-and-covid-event.html" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/12/science/fauci-kids-and-covid-event.html</a></p><p><strong>Read Lisa’s latest New York Times Column:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/23/well/family/back-to-school-teens.html" target="_blank"><strong>How to Support Teenagers as They Head Back to School</strong></a></p><p><strong>Listen to Reena's new daily news podcast "The Recount Daily Pod."</strong></p><p>Dr. Lisa joined Reena on her new morning news podcast.... The Recount Daily Pod... to talk about stress and trauma.</p><p>You can listen &amp; subscribe to "The Recount Daily Pod":</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-recount-daily-pod/id1574219377?i=1000533968493" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-recount-daily-pod/id1574219377?i=1000533968493</a></p><p><strong>Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn @AskLisaPodcast, @LDamour, @ReenaNinan</strong></p><p><strong>Additional&nbsp;resources:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.drlisadamour.com/" target="_blank">https://www.drlisadamour.com/</a></p><p><strong>Ask Lisa&nbsp;is produced by:</strong></p><p><a href="http://www.goodtroubleproductions.com/" target="_blank">Www.GoodTroubleProductions.com</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>

<p>Is it ever too late to help your child rethink a friendship? How do you lay the groundwork to help children choose the right people to be in their lives? Dr. Lisa explains how the friends our kids chose can also give us a window into the people they may date. Even during the teenage years Lisa says there are ways to help foster new friendships. Reena asks when should a parent intervene.</p><p>Read Lisa’s latest New York Times Column:</p><p><a href="https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nytimes.com/2021/08/23/well/family/back-to-school-teens.amp.html"><strong>How to Support Teenagers as They Head Back to School</strong></a></p><p>Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn @AskLisaPodcast, @LDamour, @ReenaNinan</p><p><strong>Additional&nbsp;resources:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.drlisadamour.com/" target="_blank">https://www.drlisadamour.com/</a></p><p><strong>Ask Lisa&nbsp;is produced by:</strong></p><p><a href="http://www.goodtroubleproductions.com/" target="_blank">www.GoodTroubleProductions.com</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>