Why is it so hard to think clearly when our emotions run high? Think of your mind like a glitter jar—when it’s shaken, everything feels cloudy. Listen to the full conversation in Episode 141, “How Do I Stop Riding My Kid’s Emotional Roller Coaster?”

Cell phones aren’t just a distraction. They’re built to hijack our kids’ attention. Expecting students to learn with a phone in their pocket? Nearly impossible. In Episode 235, @LDamour and @reenaninan unpack why schools are banning phones.

The Ask Lisa Podcast is BACK with Season 6!. Our season opener, “No Phones at School: How Do I Help My Kid Cope?” (Ep. 235), is out today. Join @LDamour and @reenaninan as they unpack what it means for kids—and parents—as more schools go phone-free.

Raising tweens and teens? The @asklisapodcast is here to help. We’re thrilled to be back tomorrow with Season 6!. Join us as we dive into your questions and tackle the topics that matter most to families.

In real life, every action has a consequence—good or bad. One of the most powerful lessons we can teach our teens?. Model this truth in the way we live, parent, and respond. In Episode 218 @LDamour & @reenaninan unpack the question: Is it ever okay to yell at your kids?

Teens sometimes make hurtful comments and then hide behind ‘just joking,’ – making the other person feel like they’re the problem. This isn’t harmless banter. It’s behavior that needs to be recognized for what it is. Dr. Lisa explains.

Keep an open dialogue with your teens about technology—how they use it and how it makes them feel—while also talking about your own relationship with it. @LDamour and @reenaninan discuss this in Episode 206: How Can We Roll Back Our Kids’ Technology Use?.

You don’t need to know every detail of what’s bothering your teen to help them feel better. Dr. Lisa explains where to start.

The parenting shift that changes everything:.Talk to your younger teen as if they’re already the young adult you know they can become. In Episode 186 of Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Parenting, @LDamour & @reenaninan unpack how to guide an “entitled” teen toward real change.

Teach your kids this one skill-- knowing when it’s time to bring in a trusted adult.

When teens are responsible for things beyond themselves, it can quickly help dissolve any sense of entitlement they may be showing. Not sure where to start? Require your teen to get a job. @LDamour and @reenaninan discuss this in Episode 186:

Ask your teenagers questions. When you lead with curiosity, you’re much more likely to get the responses you’re hoping for. @LDamour and @reenaninan discuss this in Episode 185: How Should My Son Deal with Trash-Talking Friends?.

Science is clear: marijuana use and the developing brain don’t mix. @LDamour and @reenaninan dive into this in Episode 203: How Do I Get My Teen to Give Up Weed?

You might have major differences with your ex-- but your child still loves their other parent. One of the best things you can do is support that relationship, even when it’s not easy. @LDamour and @reenaninan unpack this delicate topic in Episode 211.

Even good kids sometimes make poor choices. If another child has hurt your kid, there are healthy ways to work through it. But it’s important to pause—and avoid speaking badly of a child within your community. @LDamour and @reenaninan explore this in Episode 207.

Middle schoolers often get targeted for things they have no control over—like their height, weight, or how they look. It’s unfair, but it happens all the time. How should parents respond?. In Episode 213 @LDamour and @reenaninan talk about how parents can support kids through it.

When should young children be introduced to screens—and how much is too much?. In Episode 220 of Ask Lisa, Dr. Gabor Maté joins @LDamour and @reenaninan to unpack what the science says about early screen exposure and how it can shape a child’s emotional and cognitive development.

If you’re taking a break, allow yourself to truly relax. Even if it feels wrong not to be productive, rest is essential—it helps restore your capacity to do more later. @LDamour and @reenaninan talk about this in Episode 201.

Different schools have different rules—and some can even affect how teens are expected to behave outside of school. @LDamour and @reenaninan unpack this in Episode 208: What Should I Do When Other Parents Host Wild Parties?

It can be tough to watch our kids face disappointment—like not making their dream sports team. But it's up to them, not us, to decide what to do next. @LDamour and @reenaninan explore this idea in Episode 214.