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....
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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...
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20 of 280 episodes275: 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'...
268: Should I Let My Teen Take Supplements?
Creatine for teens, supplements for teen athletes, and navigating gym culture pressure on social media… Dr. Lisa Damour answers the question...
267: My Kid Has Been Accepted to College. But Is She Ready to Go?
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...
266: Should I Let My Teen Be Intimate at Home?
Wondering how to talk to your teen about relationships and intimacy? Clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour has the research-backed answers.Y...
265: Screens, Toxic Stress & Staying Connected with Dr. Nadine Burke Harris
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...
264: Best of Ask Lisa: Friendship Breakups & Conflict
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...
263: Is My Teen Too Focused on Her Looks?
Is your teen obsessed with their appearance? Spending hours in front of the mirror, constantly taking selfies, and seeking validation for th...
262: Tracking Teens: Safety Tool or Trust Breaker?
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...
261: Teen Depression & Suicide in 2026: What’s Different Now? with Dr. Jonathan Singer
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...
260: Is My Son Too Obsessed With His Girlfriend?
Is your teen too obsessed with their girlfriend or boyfriend? Constant texting, ditching friends, and living on their phone. Perhaps you're...
259: Why Is My Teen So Snarky?
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...
258: What Do Parents Need to Know About Teens & Fan Fiction?
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...