Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Raising Tweens & Teens
By Dr. Lisa Damour/Reena Ninan
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.
Episodes (3)
Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Raising Tweens & Teens
274: ENCORE: S.U.N.: Lisa’s Three Keys to a Happy Summer
Summer isn't just a break from school—it's a critical reset for mental and emotional restoration, and Dr. Lisa Damore argues that parents must treat it as intentional recovery time. In this encore episode, she introduces the S-U-N framework—Sleep, Unplug, Natu
Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Raising Tweens & Teens
275: ENCORE: How Do I Support My LGBTQ+ Daughter?
When a 13-year-old comes out as bisexual, parents often panic—fearing they’ll say the wrong thing, mishandle rules, or expose their child to danger. But Dr. Lisa Damore reveals that the most powerful response isn’t perfection—it’s presence. The real work begin
Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Raising Tweens & Teens
276: ENCORE: Lessons from Netflix’s “Adolescence”
The Netflix series 'Adolescence' isn't just a gripping drama—it's a mirror held up to the emotional crisis facing boys today. In this encore episode, Dr. Lisa Damore and Reena Nainan dissect how the show exposes the devastating consequences of emotional suppre
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