# Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Raising Tweens & Teens

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Official site: https://www.drlisadamour.com/
Author: Dr. Lisa Damour/Reena Ninan
Episodes: 283

## Resource

Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Raising Tweens & Teens 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…

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## Episodes
- [279: ENCORE: The Summer of Building Independence](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-lisa-the-psychology-of-raising-tweens-teens-477102/279-encore-the-summer-of-building-independence) — 2026-07-07T07:00:00+00:00
- [278: ENCORE: How to Stay Connected When Teens Pull Away](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-lisa-the-psychology-of-raising-tweens-teens-477102/278-encore-how-to-stay-connected-when-teens-pull-away) — 2026-06-30T07:00:00+00:00
- [277: ENCORE: Embracing ADHD with Penn and Kim Holderness](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-lisa-the-psychology-of-raising-tweens-teens-477102/277-encore-embracing-adhd-with-penn-and-kim-holderness) — 2026-06-23T07:00:00+00:00
- [276: ENCORE: Lessons from Netflix’s “Adolescence”](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-lisa-the-psychology-of-raising-tweens-teens-477102/276-encore-lessons-from-netflix-s-adolescence) — 2026-06-16T07:00:00+00:00
- [275: ENCORE: How Do I Support My LGBTQ+ Daughter?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-lisa-the-psychology-of-raising-tweens-teens-477102/275-encore-how-do-i-support-my-lgbtq-daughter) — 2026-06-09T07:00:00+00:00
- [274: ENCORE: S.U.N.: Lisa’s Three Keys to a Happy Summer](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-lisa-the-psychology-of-raising-tweens-teens-477102/274-encore-s-u-n-lisa-s-three-keys-to-a-happy-summer) — 2026-06-02T07:00:00+00:00
- [273: Best of Ask Lisa: Confidence, Self-Esteem & Self-Compassion](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-lisa-the-psychology-of-raising-tweens-teens-477102/273-best-of-ask-lisa-confidence-self-esteem-self-compassion) — 2026-05-26T07:00:00+00:00
- [272: Why Is My Teen Bombing Tests?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-lisa-the-psychology-of-raising-tweens-teens-477102/272-why-is-my-teen-bombing-tests) — 2026-05-19T07:00:00+00:00
- [271: Prom Night: Do I Trust My Teen—or My Instincts?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-lisa-the-psychology-of-raising-tweens-teens-477102/271-prom-night-do-i-trust-my-teen-or-my-instincts) — 2026-05-12T07:00:00+00:00
- [270: Should I Let My Kid Make In-App Purchases in Video Games?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-lisa-the-psychology-of-raising-tweens-teens-477102/270-should-i-let-my-kid-make-in-app-purchases-in-video-games) — 2026-05-05T07:00:00+00:00
- [BONUS Episode: How Do I Talk With My Teen About Fentanyl?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-lisa-the-psychology-of-raising-tweens-teens-477102/bonus-episode-how-do-i-talk-with-my-teen-about-fentanyl) — 2026-04-29T07:00:00+00:00
- [269: Why Is Basic Hygiene Such a Battle With My Tween?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-lisa-the-psychology-of-raising-tweens-teens-477102/269-why-is-basic-hygiene-such-a-battle-with-my-tween) — 2026-04-28T07:00:00+00:00
- [268: Should I Let My Teen Take Supplements?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-lisa-the-psychology-of-raising-tweens-teens-477102/268-should-i-let-my-teen-take-supplements) — 2026-04-21T07:00:00+00:00
- [267: My Kid Has Been Accepted to College. But Is She Ready to Go?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-lisa-the-psychology-of-raising-tweens-teens-477102/267-my-kid-has-been-accepted-to-college-but-is-she-ready-to-go) — 2026-04-14T07:00:00+00:00
- [266: Should I Let My Teen Be Intimate at Home?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-lisa-the-psychology-of-raising-tweens-teens-477102/266-should-i-let-my-teen-be-intimate-at-home) — 2026-04-07T04:00:00+00:00
- [265: Screens, Toxic Stress & Staying Connected with Dr. Nadine Burke Harris](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-lisa-the-psychology-of-raising-tweens-teens-477102/265-screens-toxic-stress-staying-connected-with-dr-nadine-burke-harris) — 2026-03-31T07:00:00+00:00
- [264: Best of Ask Lisa: Friendship Breakups & Conflict](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-lisa-the-psychology-of-raising-tweens-teens-477102/264-best-of-ask-lisa-friendship-breakups-conflict) — 2026-03-24T07:00:00+00:00
- [263: Is My Teen Too Focused on Her Looks?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-lisa-the-psychology-of-raising-tweens-teens-477102/263-is-my-teen-too-focused-on-her-looks) — 2026-03-17T07:00:00+00:00
- [262: Tracking Teens: Safety Tool or Trust Breaker?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-lisa-the-psychology-of-raising-tweens-teens-477102/262-tracking-teens-safety-tool-or-trust-breaker) — 2026-03-10T07:00:00+00:00
- [261: Teen Depression & Suicide in 2026: What’s Different Now? with Dr. Jonathan Singer](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-lisa-the-psychology-of-raising-tweens-teens-477102/261-teen-depression-suicide-in-2026-what-s-different-now-with-dr-jonathan-singer) — 2026-03-03T08:00:00+00:00
- [260: Is My Son Too Obsessed With His Girlfriend?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-lisa-the-psychology-of-raising-tweens-teens-477102/260-is-my-son-too-obsessed-with-his-girlfriend) — 2026-02-24T05:00:00+00:00
- [259: Why Is My Teen So Snarky?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-lisa-the-psychology-of-raising-tweens-teens-477102/259-why-is-my-teen-so-snarky) — 2026-02-17T08:00:00+00:00
- [258: What Do Parents Need to Know About Teens & Fan Fiction?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-lisa-the-psychology-of-raising-tweens-teens-477102/258-what-do-parents-need-to-know-about-teens-fan-fiction) — 2026-02-10T08:00:00+00:00
- [257: How Do I Guide a Kid Who Only Cares About Becoming an Influencer?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-lisa-the-psychology-of-raising-tweens-teens-477102/257-how-do-i-guide-a-kid-who-only-cares-about-becoming-an-influencer) — 2026-02-03T05:00:00+00:00
- [256: How Many Piercings Should a Teen Have?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-lisa-the-psychology-of-raising-tweens-teens-477102/256-how-many-piercings-should-a-teen-have) — 2026-01-27T05:00:00+00:00
- [255: Can Teens Really Study While Scrolling?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-lisa-the-psychology-of-raising-tweens-teens-477102/255-can-teens-really-study-while-scrolling) — 2026-01-20T08:00:00+00:00
- [254: How to Help Kids Build a Healthy Relationship with Food with Special Guest Dr. Reshma Shah](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-lisa-the-psychology-of-raising-tweens-teens-477102/254-how-to-help-kids-build-a-healthy-relationship-with-food-with-special-guest-dr-reshma-shah) — 2026-01-13T08:00:00+00:00
- [253: How to Future-Proof Your Kids in 2026](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-lisa-the-psychology-of-raising-tweens-teens-477102/253-how-to-future-proof-your-kids-in-2026) — 2026-01-06T08:00:00+00:00
- [252: ENCORE: Should I Talk with My Teens About My Own Mental Health Challenges?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-lisa-the-psychology-of-raising-tweens-teens-477102/252-encore-should-i-talk-with-my-teens-about-my-own-mental-health-challenges) — 2025-12-30T08:00:00+00:00
- [251: ENCORE: How Do I Parent a Young Adult (and Deal with My Own Parents)?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-lisa-the-psychology-of-raising-tweens-teens-477102/251-encore-how-do-i-parent-a-young-adult-and-deal-with-my-own-parents) — 2025-12-23T08:00:00+00:00
- [250: Is It Okay to Push Back on My Kid’s Holiday Wish List?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-lisa-the-psychology-of-raising-tweens-teens-477102/250-is-it-okay-to-push-back-on-my-kid-s-holiday-wish-list) — 2025-12-16T08:00:00+00:00
- [249: When Teasing Turns Toxic, What’s a Parent to Do?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-lisa-the-psychology-of-raising-tweens-teens-477102/249-when-teasing-turns-toxic-what-s-a-parent-to-do) — 2025-12-09T08:00:00+00:00
- [248: Should Our Tween Dictate Our Post-Divorce Visitation Schedule?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-lisa-the-psychology-of-raising-tweens-teens-477102/248-should-our-tween-dictate-our-post-divorce-visitation-schedule) — 2025-12-02T08:00:00+00:00

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