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Ask Lisa: Untangling Family Life

Dr. Lisa Damour
Parenting
Mental Health
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Parenting Strategies
ADHD
Bullying
Family Dynamics
Child Development
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College Admissions
Teen Mental Health
Adolescence
Teen Development
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Teenagers

Parenting a tween or teen? Buckle up. Ask Lisa: Untangling Family Life tackles the questions that keep parents up at night — academics, friendships, mental health, screens, meltdowns, and more. Every week, psychologist Lisa Damour teams up with a different expert to answer a real parent's real question — no fluff, no judgment, just practical, evidence-based advice you can actually use. Dr. Damour ... more

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Your sobbing middle schooler has just seen a Snapchat of their friend group hanging out without them and feels devastated …and you have no idea whether you should call the other parents, try to help your child cheer up, or just stay out of it.

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Perhaps your kid has left college before graduation and seems to be drifting along. Or maybe your high school student doesn’t seem to be “lit up” about anything. If this is your teen, every well-meaning "how's your kid doing?" from a friend can feel... more

Your kid announces they’re cutting out sugar. No cookies or dessert, just carrots and hummus for lunch on repeat. You notice they’ve lost a little weight. And somewhere in the back of your mind, a voice keeps asking: is this fine, or is this not fine... more

You may know this scene: your kid forgot practice gear again, an assignment vanished into the void, and you're wondering if your teen is just disorganized — or is there something more serious going on?

That mix of exhaustion and frustration is real.... more

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Dr. Mark McConville
Clinical psychologist, author of Failure to Launch
Independent/Clinical Practice
Episode: 290: How to Prevent Failure to Launch | Dr. Mark McConville
Dr. Kelly Bhatnagar
Adolescent medicine expert specializing in eating disorders; former president of the Academy of Eating Disorders
Academy for Eating Disorders
Episode: 289: Signs Your Teen is Heading Towards an Eating Disorder | Dr. Kelly Bhatnagar
Dr. Tori Cordiano
Leading expert on executive functioning, ADHD, learning disorders, and anxiety
Independent clinical practice
Episode: 288: Getting Your Disorganized Teen on Track | Dr. Tori Cordiano
Rick Clark
Georgia Tech's Executive Director for Strategic Student Access
Georgia Tech
Episode: 286: ENCORE: Getting into College with Rick Clark
Joanna Schroeder
Author of Talk to Your Boys
Author, Talk to Your Boys
Episode: 281: ENCORE: Talk to Your Boys: Raising Confident, Caring Young Men
Christopher Pepper
Health teacher
Author, Talk to Your Boys
Episode: 281: ENCORE: Talk to Your Boys: Raising Confident, Caring Young Men
Jeff Selingo
New York Times bestselling author, higher education expert
Arizona State University (Professor of Practice), author of Dream School of Dream School
Episode: 280: ENCORE: Dream School: How Do You Find the Right College for Your Teen?
Gordon Neufeld
Co-author of Hold On to Your Kids
Hold On to Your Kids (Neufeld & Maté)
Episode: 278: ENCORE: How to Stay Connected When Teens Pull Away
Gabor Maté
Co-author of Hold On to Your Kids
Hold On to Your Kids (Neufeld & Maté)
Episode: 278: ENCORE: How to Stay Connected When Teens Pull Away

Hosts

Reena Ninan
Co-host of the show; journalist by background; focuses on parenting tweens and teens with empathy and practical guidance.
Dr. Lisa Damour
Clinical psychologist and co-host; expert on teen development, attachment, and evidence-based parenting guidance.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • My go to for parenting teens!

    Love this podcast. Lisa’s advice is well informed and caring and her voice is wonderfully warm and caring. The podcast has made the difference for my family more than once. When I’m overwhelmed with parenting the down to earth caring advice offered here help me feel I’m not alone.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Carrie SkyTree
    United Statesa month ago
  • Awesome

    I listen to this podcast as a 12 year old girl, and the information is extremely helpful during my day-to-day life. I have learned many tools to cope with anxiety and other personal issues, and it has really been a game changer. Highly recommend. (Also, I think that Lisa’s voice ads to the overall affect)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cacakekoo
    United States3 months ago
  • Thank you!

    Such thoughtful and evidence based recommendations, great discussions, helpful scripts. I have been sharing this podcast far and wide.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TinyTarzan04
    Canada4 months ago
  • Social media episode

    As a pediatrician and the mother of 2 teens, I listened to this episode eagerly because it comes up in my daily practice and my life. I was so disappointed to hear one of the hosts declare that she bought her daughter a phone at age 11 and both hosts confidently declaring that there was “no social media“ on said phone. Again and again in my practice, I see tweens and teens circumventing any social media restrictions their parents think they had. Any parental controls are an illusion. Social medi... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    Sacmd41
    United States4 months ago
  • Just a bunch of neurotic nonsense for modern parents who want to be hand held through very normal things. Nothing they say is particularly insightful and the problems they address are mostly in the minds of paranoid parents. Please dont listen to this show, its just not worth the time.

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    josh
    7 months ago

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Audience values real-world, actionable strategies that can be implemented at home.
Listeners frequently mention the hosts' empathetic approach and the usefulness of scripts and conversation starters.
Some listeners note a preference for fewer guest episodes and heavier emphasis on host-led coaching.
Feedback highlights strong expertise from the two hosts, with positive reception to research-backed insights.
Parents appreciate practical, compassionate guidance and evidence-based recommendations.

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290: How to Prevent Failure to Launch | Dr. Mark McConville
Q: Should the parent in this situation be trying to get this girl back into college?
The decision depends on the individual child's readiness and interest; if she wants to return, support her in building the necessary skills, but if she is firm in staying out, focus on finding a path that aligns with her interests while maintaining expectations and support.
288: Getting Your Disorganized Teen on Track | Dr. Tori Cordiano
Q: What foundational idea should families keep in mind about executive functioning in high school?
Development is messy and not all teens will have fully developed executive functioning by 18; expectations should be lowered while providing structured supports and gradual independence.
284: ENCORE: Screens, Toxic Stress & Staying Connected with Dr. Nadine Burke Harris
Q: Can you talk us through what toxic stress means in the online context for developing nervous systems?
Toxic stress arises from repeated activation of the body's stress response without adequate buffering from caring adults; online content can trigger this, influencing brain, immune, and hormonal development, and even how DNA is read, making caregiver presence and open conversations crucial.
280: ENCORE: Dream School: How Do You Find the Right College for Your Teen?
Q: How do you break the cycle of prestige when discussing colleges with other parents?
Open conversations less about brand names, encourage focusing on belonging, mentorship, and fit, and highlight that many less selective schools can offer excellent opportunities without the hefty price tags.
278: ENCORE: How to Stay Connected When Teens Pull Away
Q: What does the book say about the role of attachment in adolescence?
Attachment is the core delivery system of care for adolescents; even as they seek independence, they still need ongoing warmth and presence from adults to guide them and support healthy individuation.

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- Practical, science-backed guidance for parents navigating tweens and teens, with a focus on resilience, emotional well-being, social media, and real-life parenting challenges. Episodes blend clinical insights from psychology with actionable strategies, often featuring guest experts or authors who discuss child development, nutrition, education, and family dynamics.

- A standout angle is translating research into everyday parenting tools, from conversations about risky behaviors and digital citizenship to building attachment and healthy independence. The show balances empathy with direct coaching, aiming to equip caregivers with realistic, doable approaches for diverse family situations.

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2. Dr. Kelly Bhatnagar
3. Dr. Tori Cordiano
4. Rick Clark
5. Joanna Schroeder
6. Christopher Pepper
7. Jeff Selingo
8. Gordon Neufeld

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