244 Episodes

  1. 239: AI Companions & Teens: Connection or Concern?

    Published: 9/30/2025
  2. 238: Zyns, Vapes & Teens: What Do Parents Need to Know?

    Published: 9/23/2025
  3. 237: Homesick at College: What Parents Can Do?

    Published: 9/16/2025
  4. 236: Dream School: How Do You Find the Right College for Your Teen?

    Published: 9/9/2025
  5. 235: No Phones at School. How Do I Help My Kid Cope?

    Published: 9/2/2025
  6. 234: Encore: Confronting Toxic Achievement Culture with Author Jennifer Wallace

    Published: 8/26/2025
  7. 233: Encore: Embracing ADHD with Penn and Kim Holderness

    Published: 8/19/2025
  8. 232: Encore: Getting into College with Special Guest Rick Clark

    Published: 8/12/2025
  9. 231: Encore: How Do I Parent with an Ex Who Doesn’t Share My Values?

    Published: 8/5/2025
  10. 230: Encore: Teens & Sleep with Journalist & Author Lisa L. Lewis

    Published: 7/29/2025
  11. 229: Encore: The Science of Managing Emotions with Author Ethan Kross

    Published: 7/22/2025
  12. 228: Encore: What Should I Do When Other Parents Host Wild Parties?

    Published: 7/15/2025
  13. 227: Encore: The Power of Belonging with Special Guest Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble

    Published: 7/8/2025
  14. 226: Encore: What Should I Do With Dicey Information About Other People’s Kids?

    Published: 7/1/2025
  15. 225: Encore: Should I Let My Son Spend All His Free Time Playing Video Games?

    Published: 6/24/2025
  16. 224: Encore: Lessons from Netflix's "Adolescence"

    Published: 6/17/2025
  17. 223: Practical Optimism with Dr. Sue Varma

    Published: 6/10/2025
  18. 222: The Summer of Building Independence

    Published: 6/3/2025
  19. 221: Encore: What’s the Best Way for My Teen to Handle a Mean “Friend”?

    Published: 5/27/2025
  20. 220: How to Stay Connected When Teens Pull Away. Guests: Gordon Neufeld, PhD & Gabor Maté, MD

    Published: 5/20/2025

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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. Keywords: ask lisa podcast, dr. lisa damour, reena ninan, psychology, parenting, podcast, teens, tweens, parenting teens, parenting tweens, teen parenting, tween parenting, parenting tips, parenting advice, positive parenting, parenting podcast, teen behavior, tween challenges, raising tweens, raising teens, parenting hacks, parenting help, family dynamics, kids podcast, mental health, teen mental health, attachment styles, emotional intelligence