287: ENCORE: Best of Ask Lisa: Confidence, Self-Esteem & Self-Compassion
If you've ever wondered whether you're doing enough to help your child feel good about themselves, Dr. Lisa Damour has curated her most esse...
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Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Parenting
Raising kids can be a bumpy, stressful, and uncertain process – which is why Dr. Lisa Damour is here to help. The New York Times Adolescence columnist and author of bestsellers Untangled and...
Episodes
20 of 291 episodes286: ENCORE: Getting into College with Rick Clark
The college admissions process doesn't have to consume your family. If it already feels that way, this episode is exactly what you need. Dr....
285: ENCORE: How Do I Help My Kid Develop a Work Ethic?
If you've repeatedly asked your kid to help out and they still don’t follow through, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for. Dr. Lisa D...
284: ENCORE: Screens, Toxic Stress & Staying Connected with Dr. Nadine Burke Harris
You know screens and social media can be risky for your kid. But do you know exactly what harm looks like… and what actually protects them f...
283: ENCORE: Best of Ask Lisa: Friendship Breakups & Conflict
Your kid comes home devastated after being left out, dropped, or caught in the middle of a friendship blowup. You may want to help, but don’...
282: ENCORE: How to Help Kids Build a Healthy Relationship with Food
If mealtimes in your home feel like a power struggle, or you're exhausted from worrying whether your kid is eating well, this episode will c...
281: ENCORE: Talk to Your Boys: Raising Confident, Caring Young Men
If your son is shutting down, pulling away, or turning to the internet to answer questions you wish he'd brought your way, this episode is f...
280: ENCORE: Dream School: How Do You Find the Right College for Your Teen?
Is your family stressed, anxious, and fixated on getting your teen into a "dream school"? What if that's the wrong goal entirely? Dr. Lisa D...
279: ENCORE: The Summer of Building Independence
If you feel like you're doing too much for your kids — and it’s time for them to do more for themselves — this episode is your roadmap out....
278: ENCORE: How to Stay Connected When Teens Pull Away
Does your teen seem more attached to their friends and their phone than to you? That's not just a feeling, and it's not a phase you have to...
277: ENCORE: Embracing ADHD with Penn and Kim Holderness
If your child has been diagnosed with ADHD (or you suspect they might have it) this episode will change the way you see them. Dr. Lisa Damou...
276: ENCORE: Lessons from Netflix’s “Adolescence”
If watching "Adolescence" on Netflix left you feeling worried about your son, this episode will help you turn your concerns into action. Dr....
275: ENCORE: How Do I Support My LGBTQ+ Daughter?
If your child has just come out to you — or you sense they might be questioning their gender identity — you may be wondering what to say, wh...
274: ENCORE: S.U.N.: Lisa’s Three Keys to a Happy Summer
Does your family hit September feeling more exhausted than when summer started? You're not alone — and it doesn't have to be that way. In th...
273: Best of Ask Lisa: Confidence, Self-Esteem & Self-Compassion
Does your tween or teen struggle with low confidence and self-esteem? Do you want to cultivate healthy self-compassion and self-worth in the...
272: Why Is My Teen Bombing Tests?
Your teen does everything right. Homework done. Pays attention. Stays organized. Has study skills. And still struggles with tests. Sound f...
271: Prom Night: Do I Trust My Teen—or My Instincts?
It's prom season, and one mom is facing a tough call: her son wants to go to an unsupervised after-party two hours away. Other parents are s...
270: Should I Let My Kid Make In-App Purchases in Video Games?
Loot boxes, in-app purchases, Robux, skins — and a kid who won't stop asking for them. If you're a parent of a tween or teen gamer, you alre...
BONUS Episode: How Do I Talk With My Teen About Fentanyl?
In recognition of National Fentanyl Awareness Day, we're bringing back one of our most critical episodes — because every family needs this i...
269: Why Is Basic Hygiene Such a Battle With My Tween?
Your tween won't shower, won't change their clothes, or lies about having brushed their teeth or washed their face...Sound familiar? If you'...