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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...

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...

In recognition of National Fentanyl Awareness Day, we're bringing back one of our most critical episodes — because every family needs this i...

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'...

Creatine for teens, supplements for teen athletes, and navigating gym culture pressure on social media… Dr. Lisa Damour answers the question...

Your teen got into college. Now comes the harder question: are they actually ready to go? If you're wondering whether they have what it take...

Wondering how to talk to your teen about relationships and intimacy? Clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour has the research-backed answers.Y...

If you're raising a tween or teen in a world of social media, smartphones, and AI, this conversation is for you. How do you protect your kid...

Your kid just got dropped by their friend group, or they're being left out, iced out, or caught in the middle of middle school friendship dr...

Is your teen obsessed with their appearance? Spending hours in front of the mirror, constantly taking selfies, and seeking validation for th...

You check your phone and your teen's location is off again. Are they okay? Are they hiding something? …And should you even be tracking them...

If your teen texts "I want to unalive myself" or "kms," should you be worried? The frightening topic of teen suicide is made worse by confus...

Is your teen too obsessed with their girlfriend or boyfriend? Constant texting, ditching friends, and living on their phone. Perhaps you're...

Is your teen’s snark just “normal attitude”… or could it be something more serious? If you’re walking on eggshells around a constantly irrit...

What would YOU do if you discovered your tween or teen was reading explicit fan fiction online? Today’s kids are often learning about sexual...

What do you do when your tween or teen is convinced school doesn’t matter because they’re definitely going to be an influencer? If your chil...

Is your teen pushing for another piercing? Are you feeling torn between setting limits and respecting their self-expression? In this episode...

Today’s teens often try to tackle their homework while fielding nonstop notifications, listening to music, and participating in group chats....

We all want for our kids to build a healthy relationship with food, but it’s not always clear how to make that happen. Special guest Dr. Res...

Are you worried about how your tween or teen will navigate an unpredictable future? With AI accelerating, the economy shifting, and the worl...

Perhaps you’ve struggled with anxiety, depression, or stress… and your teen is now old enough to notice. But how much should you share? Pare...

Your kid is technically an adult, but still looking for–or needing–parental guidance. And maybe you still have your own parents weighing in,...

Are you staring at your tween or teen’s holiday wish list wondering… is it okay to say NO? When every friend seems to be getting the “cool”...

Middle school can be rough—emotionally, socially, and developmentally. When teasing crosses the line into cruelty, it usually puts a dent in...

When parents divorce, how much say should a tween or teen have in deciding where they live, and how often they switch homes? Divorce is hard...

When your child lies about homework, screen time, or where they’ve been, it can feel like a punch to the gut. But what if lying isn’t a sign...

It’s not always easy to be a seventh grade boy. Their confidence may be fragile, they tend to lag behind girls in terms of pubertal developm...

When your hormones are downshifting and your teen’s hormones are surging, it can feel like an emotional collision course. If you’ve ever won...

If your tween or teen lies awake with worries spinning in their mind, or if you’ve wondered whether it’s anxiety, hormones, or something mor...

How do you tell your teen not to drink or use weed… while also letting them know they can let you know if they’ve made a bad choice? It can...

How do you get your kids to like each other… or at least stop fighting all the time? If you’re parenting tweens and teens, sibling conflict...

Here’s the good news: today’s tweens and teens talk openly about mental health. Here’s the not-so-good news, sometimes they inaccurately dia...

Many boys are struggling, and parents are often left wondering how to reach them. If your tween or teen son seems distant, gives one-word an...

What happens when your tween or teen turns to AI for advice… or even FRIENDSHIP? Today’s kids sometimes experiment with AI chatbots in ways...

Your teen may already know about Zyns, even if you don’t. These discreet little nicotine pouches are popping up in schools, backpacks, and s...

Watching your child head off to college is a proud moment. But what happens when the late-night phone calls come, full of tears and homesick...

Is the pressure of college admissions overwhelming your family? You’re not alone. Between endless AP classes, campus tours, and the unspoken...

Your teen just found out their school is banning phones, and they’re furious, anxious, or both! What now? If you’re the parent of a tween or...

Is your teen caught up in the grind culture of overachievement? Author Jennifer Wallace joins Dr. Lisa and Reena to talk about how to raise...

In one of our most heartwarming and hilarious episodes, Penn & Kim Holderness of “The Holderness Family” open up about parenting with ADHD....

College admissions can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to. Rick Clark, the author of “The Truth About College Admission,” joins Lisa...

If you're raising kids with an ex who doesn’t see eye to eye with you, Dr. Lisa & Reena offer strategies for reducing conflict, protecting y...

Sleep is the secret weapon every teen needs—but few get enough of it. Lisa L. Lewis, journalist and author of “The Sleep-Deprived Teen: Why...

If you’ve ever wished for a toolkit to manage big teen emotions—or your own—this is the episode for you. Psychologist Dr. Ethan Kross, autho...

Your teen wants to go to a party—but you’re worried about underage drinking, peer pressure, and safety. In this can’t-miss encore, Dr. Lisa...

Social isolation, loneliness, and friendship struggles are all too common in middle and high school. Celebrated psychologist & author Dr. Al...

Your teen just shared something concerning about a friend. Now what? Dr. Lisa & Reena offer a thoughtful roadmap for what to do when your te...

Your teen's gaming habit might not be all bad. Video games can feel like a battleground for parents—but are they always a negative? In this...

Raising a teen boy? Dr. Lisa & Reena use the Netflix series Adolescence as a springboard to explore masculinity, emotional vulnerability, an...

How do we help our tweens and teens thrive—even in tough times? Dr. Sue Varma joins Dr. Lisa & Reena to break down the science of optimism a...

Are you tired of doing EVERYTHING for your kids? Use summer as Independence Bootcamp! Dr. Lisa & Reena explore game-changing strategies to e...