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276: ENCORE: Lessons from Netflix’s “Adolescence”
16. jun. 2026 31m

If watching "Adolescence" on Netflix left you feeling worried about your son, this episode will help you turn your concerns into action. Dr. Lisa Dam...

275: ENCORE: How Do I Support My LGBTQ+ Daughter?
9. jun. 2026 31m

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, what to do, ...

274: ENCORE: S.U.N.: Lisa’s Three Keys to a Happy Summer
2. jun. 2026 32m

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 this episod...

273: Best of Ask Lisa: Confidence, Self-Esteem & Self-Compassion
26. maj 2026 42m

Does your tween or teen struggle with low confidence and self-esteem? Do you want to cultivate healthy self-compassion and self-worth in them — and in...

272: Why Is My Teen Bombing Tests?
19. maj 2026 34m

Your teen does everything right. Homework done. Pays attention. Stays organized. Has study skills. And still struggles with tests. ​​Sound familiar? ...

271: Prom Night: Do I Trust My Teen—or My Instincts?
12. maj 2026 30m

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 saying yes....

270: Should I Let My Kid Make In-App Purchases in Video Games?
5. maj 2026 28m

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 already know t...

BONUS Episode: How Do I Talk With My Teen About Fentanyl?
29. apr. 2026 35m

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

269: Why Is Basic Hygiene Such a Battle With My Tween?
28. apr. 2026 30m

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're in the...

268: Should I Let My Teen Take Supplements?
21. apr. 2026 25m

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

267: My Kid Has Been Accepted to College. But Is She Ready to Go?
14. apr. 2026 26m

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 takes to hand...

266: Should I Let My Teen Be Intimate at Home?
7. apr. 2026 28m

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

265: Screens, Toxic Stress & Staying Connected with Dr. Nadine Burke Harris
31. mar. 2026 47m

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 from the...

264: Best of Ask Lisa: Friendship Breakups & Conflict
24. mar. 2026 23m

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 drama… and y...

263: Is My Teen Too Focused on Her Looks?
17. mar. 2026 30m

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

262: Tracking Teens: Safety Tool or Trust Breaker?
10. mar. 2026 28m

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 in the fir...

261: Teen Depression & Suicide in 2026: What’s Different Now? with Dr. Jonathan Singer
3. mar. 2026 42m

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 confusing headl...

260: Is My Son Too Obsessed With His Girlfriend?
24. feb. 2026 27m

Is your teen too obsessed with their girlfriend or boyfriend? Constant texting, ditching friends, and living on their phone. Perhaps you're watching t...

259: Why Is My Teen So Snarky?
17. feb. 2026 27m

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

258: What Do Parents Need to Know About Teens & Fan Fiction?
10. feb. 2026 27m

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

257: How Do I Guide a Kid Who Only Cares About Becoming an Influencer?
3. feb. 2026 26m

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 child talks m...

256: How Many Piercings Should a Teen Have?
27. jan. 2026 29m

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

255: Can Teens Really Study While Scrolling?
20. jan. 2026 30m

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

254: How to Help Kids Build a Healthy Relationship with Food with Special Guest Dr. Reshma Shah
13. jan. 2026 36m

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. Reshma Shah o...

253: How to Future-Proof Your Kids in 2026
6. jan. 2026 25m

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

252: ENCORE: Should I Talk with My Teens About My Own Mental Health Challenges?
30. dec. 2025 32m

Perhaps you’ve struggled with anxiety, depression, or stress… and your teen is now old enough to notice. But how much should you share? Parents want t...

251: ENCORE: How Do I Parent a Young Adult (and Deal with My Own Parents)?
23. dec. 2025 41m

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

250: Is It Okay to Push Back on My Kid’s Holiday Wish List?
16. dec. 2025 25m

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” brands, t...

249: When Teasing Turns Toxic, What’s a Parent to Do?
9. dec. 2025 28m

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

248: Should Our Tween Dictate Our Post-Divorce Visitation Schedule?
2. dec. 2025 26m

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 on every...