Ask Lisa: Untangling Family Life

Weekly expert conversations on parenting tweens and teens AI summary

Dr. Lisa Damour Visit website › Kids & Family · EN · 301 episodes · latest 2026-11-10

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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 and her colleagues also turn their attention to the emotional rollercoaster of raising kids — the moments that leave you feeling uneasy, overwhelmed, or just plain alone. You don't have to have it all figured out. You just have to hit play. Keywords: ask lisa podcast, dr. lisa damour, psychology, parenting, podcast, teens, tweens, parenting teens, parenting tweens, teen parenting, tween parenting, parenting tips, parenting advice, positive parenting, parenting podcast, teen behavior, tween challenges, raising tweens, raising teens, parenting hacks, parenting help, family dynamics, kids podcast, mental health, teen mental health, attachment styles, emotional intelligence

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297: Why Teens Lie—and How to Respond Without Escalating

2026-11-10 · 29 min

Why do teens lie—and how can you respond without making the situation worse? In this Office Hours episode, Dr. Lisa Damour answers YOUR questions about lying, honesty, and trust. She explains why kids may lie to cover a…
296: Avoidance Feeds Anxiety: When to Make Teens Do Hard Things | Dr. Meredith Elkins

2026-11-03 · 43 min

Your teen has asked to be picked up from school early again, and you already know why: they spent lunch hiding in the bathroom, and now they’re dreading tomorrow before today is even over. You’re heartbroken watching…
295: Situated: How Your Choices Today Shape Your Child's Tomorrow | Angela Duckworth

2026-10-27 · 43 min

A lot of us grew up believing the hard way is the better way, so when our kids struggle (or we do), we assume that the answer is to exert more effort. That can leave you feeling like you’re failing at something you…
How to Handle Halloween Group Costume Drama | Dr. Tori Cordiano

2026-10-20 · 38 min

Your seventh grader walks in the door in tears because the group chat just made it painfully clear she’s being pushed out (this time, over Halloween costumes), and now you're wondering whether to coach her on what to…
293: Olympic Mom on How to Keep Club Sports in Check | Lauren Regula

2026-10-13 · 50 min

You're thinking about signing your kid up for a travel-heavy club team with a price tag that makes you wince - and a co-parent who sees the whole thing differently. Might saying yes to club sports support your talented…
292: How Pornographic Content Harms Sexual Development | Dr. Tori Cordiano

2026-10-06 · 29 min

Right now, a lot of families are thinking about how to talk with their kids — especially their sons — about consent and how sexual partners deserve to be treated. And if you find something graphic on your teen's screen,…
291: How Your Kid’s Exclusion Hurts You Too | Michelle Icard

2026-09-29 · 30 min

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,…
290: How to Prevent Failure to Launch | Dr. Mark McConville

2026-09-22 · 44 min

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…
289: Signs Your Teen is Heading Towards an Eating Disorder | Dr. Kelly Bhatnagar

2026-09-15 · 34 min

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…
288: Getting Your Disorganized Teen on Track | Dr. Tori Cordiano

2026-09-08 · 37 min

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…

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Oldest episode in feed: 08/2020 · over 6 years
Typical length: 31 min
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