Just came across this piece again - it's ever funnier than I remembered.

Thank you!.

Thank you!.

Last week, I had the honor of speaking on a panel @aspenideas 2025 about youth mental health. While social media is certainly a factor in adolescent mental health, how we address it matters. Watch the full panel discussion here:

Ever feel like your teen is suddenly irritated by… everything you do? In this @NYTimes piece, I explain why parents often find themselves in a season where almost everything they do rubs their kid the wrong way. Click here to read the full article:

Meet Rosalie--my AI-powered librarian--designed to help you find trusted answers to your parenting questions about tweens and teens. She’s available anytime on my website.

My weekly “Untangling Family Life” newsletter returns in September, but this week I’m excited to introduce you to my AI librarian—ROSALIE! Click here to read today’s newsletter and, if you like what you see, subscribe to the newsletter for free:

It’s hard to watch our teens in distress—but it’s important to remember that reacting to upsetting situations with strong emotions is actually a sign of mental health. Our job is to support them as they learn to navigate and manage those emotions effectively.

Our tone communicates at least as much as our words.

Here’s my answer to a question I often hear from parents : “How do I help my teenager when they won’t tell me what’s wrong?”

Three key practices to help families thrive this summer. For a deeper dive, listen to Episode 173 of the Ask Lisa Podcast: “S.U.N.: Lisa’s Keys to a Happy Summer” —

Today I’m sending love to dads and father figures everywhere, and to those for whom Father’s Day doesn’t land easy.

To be clear: being a "parenting expert" does not prevent me from making discoveries like this in my own home.

If your teen seems a little withdrawn now that summer has arrived, you're not imagining it — and it’s not necessarily cause for concern. Without the structure of school, teens may take space from their families — even when those relationships are strong.

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Returning home from college can come with growing pains—for students and families alike. In this @NYTimes piece, I offer guidance on navigating curfews, independence, and shared space with care and clarity. Click here to read more:

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