{"podcast":{"title":"Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Raising Tweens & Teens","slug":"ask-lisa-the-psychology-of-raising-tweens-teens-477102","podcast_index_feed_id":477102,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/ADL9419958163","website_url":"https://www.drlisadamour.com/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/c55e4104-cbbe-11ec-93d2-ab245e93324f/image/478fcfa676f260bc9a5628875ab7e0af.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Dr. Lisa Damour/Reena Ninan","episode_count":283,"summary":"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…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-07T16:21:41.706590+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-lisa-the-psychology-of-raising-tweens-teens-477102"},"episode":{"title":"249: When Teasing Turns Toxic, What’s a Parent to Do?","slug":"249-when-teasing-turns-toxic-what-s-a-parent-to-do","published_at":"2025-12-09T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-lisa-the-psychology-of-raising-tweens-teens-477102/249-when-teasing-turns-toxic-what-s-a-parent-to-do","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ask-lisa-the-psychology-of-raising-tweens-teens-477102","url":"https://pdst.fm/e/swap.fm/track/JhoQDAATtO1l0y8tdKNa/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADL8860686375.mp3?updated=1764944722","audio_url":"https://pdst.fm/e/swap.fm/track/JhoQDAATtO1l0y8tdKNa/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADL8860686375.mp3?updated=1764944722","summary":"Middle school can be rough—emotionally, socially, and developmentally. When teasing crosses the line into cruelty, it usually puts a dent in kids’ confidence and sense of belonging. In this episode, Dr. Lisa Damour and journalist Reena Ninan unpack the complicated social dynamics of middle school, explain why meanness can become a source of power, and why empathy can be in short supply. Drawing from years of clinical experience, Dr. Lisa explains how bullying emerges, why even “good kids” sometimes join in, and what parents can do when their child is being targeted — or doing the targeting. 💡 YOU’LL LEARN: - Why middle school social insecurities can bring out the worst in kids - How and why boys weaponize words like “gay,” even in progressive communities - When (and how) to approach the school — and why restraint can sometimes help - How to support your child with empathy and validation, without rushing to “fix” it This episode will help you navigate one of parenting’s hardest moments–knowing that your child has been hurt by peers–with compassion and clarity. Follow and subscribe to our YouTube channel where you can see all our latest video episodes: https://youtube.com/@asklisapodcast And follow us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn @AskLisaPodcast, @Lisa.Damour, @ReenaNinan. Checkout Dr. Lisa’s website for more resources: https://www.drlisadamour.com/ Ask Lisa is produced by: https://www.goodtroubleproductions.com Episode keywords: bullying, middle school, social dynamics, teen anxiety, friendship Podcast 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, t…","meta_description":"Middle school can be rough—emotionally, socially, and developmentally. 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