Ask Lisa: Untangling Family Life

288: How Do I Help My Disorganized Teen?

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 s

287: ENCORE: Best of Ask Lisa: Confidence, Self-Esteem & Self-Compassion

If you've ever wondered whether you're doing enough to help your child feel good about themselves, Dr. Lisa Damour has curated her most essential guidance on confidence,

286: ENCORE: Getting into College with Rick Clark

The college admissions process doesn't have to consume your family. If it already feels that way, this episode is exactly what you need. Dr. Lisa Damour and Reena Ninan

285: ENCORE: How Do I Help My Kid Develop a Work Ethic?

If you've repeatedly asked your kid to help out and they still don’t follow through, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for. Dr. Lisa Damour breaks down why nagging

284: ENCORE: Screens, Toxic Stress & Staying Connected with Dr. Nadine Burke Harris

You know screens and social media can be risky for your kid. But do you know exactly what harm looks like… and what actually protects them from it? Dr. Lisa Damour revis

283: ENCORE: Best of Ask Lisa: Friendship Breakups & Conflict

Your kid comes home devastated after being left out, dropped, or caught in the middle of a friendship blowup. You may want to help, but don’t know what to say—or whether

282: ENCORE: How to Help Kids Build a Healthy Relationship with Food

If mealtimes in your home feel like a power struggle, or you're exhausted from worrying whether your kid is eating well, this episode will come as a relief. Dr. Lisa Dam

281: ENCORE: Talk to Your Boys: Raising Confident, Caring Young Men

If your son is shutting down, pulling away, or turning to the internet to answer questions you wish he'd brought your way, this episode is for you. Dr. Lisa Damour and R

280: ENCORE: Dream School: How Do You Find the Right College for Your Teen?

Is your family stressed, anxious, and fixated on getting your teen into a "dream school"? What if that's the wrong goal entirely? Dr. Lisa Damour and Reena Ninan revisit

279: ENCORE: The Summer of Building Independence

If you feel like you're doing too much for your kids — and it’s time for them to do more for themselves — this episode is your roadmap out. Dr. Lisa Damour makes the cas

278: ENCORE: How to Stay Connected When Teens Pull Away

 Does your teen seem more attached to their friends and their phone than to you? That's not just a feeling, and it's not a phase you have to wait out. Dr. Lisa Damour an

277: ENCORE: Embracing ADHD with Penn and Kim Holderness

If your child has been diagnosed with ADHD (or you suspect they might have it) this episode will change the way you see them. Dr. Lisa Damour and Reena Ninan revisit the

276: ENCORE: Lessons from Netflix’s “Adolescence”

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

275: ENCORE: How Do I Support My LGBTQ+ Daughter?

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, and how to get this

274: ENCORE: S.U.N.: Lisa’s Three Keys to a Happy Summer

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 episode, Dr. Lisa Damour s

273: Best of Ask Lisa: Confidence, Self-Esteem & Self-Compassion

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 yourself? In this

272: Why Is My Teen Bombing Tests?

Your teen does everything right. Homework done. Pays attention. Stays organized. Has study skills. And still struggles with tests. ​​Sound familiar? You're not alone, an

271: Prom Night: Do I Trust My Teen—or My Instincts?

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. Her gut is saying n

270: Should I Let My Kid Make In-App Purchases in Video Games?

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 this pressure. But ar

BONUS Episode: How Do I Talk With My Teen About Fentanyl?

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