Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Parenting

Dr. Lisa Damour/Reena Ninan

“Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Parenting” 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

225: Encore: Should I Let My Son Spend All His Free Time Playing Video Games?

00:31:59

224: Encore: Lessons from Netflix's "Adolescence"

00:33:40

223: Practical Optimism with Dr. Sue Varma

00:39:52

222: The Summer of Building Independence

00:31:58

221: Encore: What’s the Best Way for My Teen to Handle a Mean “Friend”?

00:31:42

220: How to Stay Connected When Teens Pull Away. Guests: Gordon Neufeld, PhD & Gabor Maté, MD

00:43:09

219: My Kid is a Hypochondriac. What Can I Do?

00:30:52

218: Is it Ever Okay for Me to Yell at My Kids?

00:31:39

217: Embracing ADHD with Penn and Kim Holderness

00:44:17

216: How Do We Get Kids to Stop Fat Shaming?

00:33:48

Recommendations

Mark Gregston

Parenting Today's Teens

View More

Dr. Mona Amin

The PedsDocTalk Podcast: Child Health, Development & Parenting—From a Pediatrician Mom

View More

Sheryl Gould

Moms of Tweens and Teens

View More

Dr. Meg Meeker

Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker

View More

Jennifer Kolari

Connected Parenting

View More

Rachel Bailey

Your Parenting Long Game

View More

NPR

Life Kit: Parenting

View More

Dr. Becky Kennedy

Good Inside with Dr. Becky

View More