171: Should I Snoop on My Teen?
How do parents balance their wish to know about their kids’ lives with their teens’ right to privacy? Dr. Lisa and Reena talk through the tension of respecting teens’ autonomy while staying informed a...
21 Touko 202430min
170: How Should I Deal with My Angry, Disrespectful Son?
Dr. Lisa and Reena unpack the complexities of dealing with an angry and disrespectful son. In response to a letter from a concerned parent, they address how to navigate power struggles and they detail...
14 Touko 202431min
169: How Do We Move Our Family Without Damaging Our Kids?
Dr. Lisa and Reena tackle the challenge of making a big move with kids. A parent writes in with concerns about her kids' reactions to the news of the move and asks how to best support them through the...
7 Touko 202432min
168: Teens and Sleep, with Journalist & Author Lisa L. Lewis
Sleep is essential for mental and physical health, but most teens don’t get nearly enough of it. Special Guest Lisa L. Lewis, journalist and author of "The Sleep-Deprived Teen: Why Our Teenagers Are S...
30 Huhti 202435min
167: Weed's Legal. How Do I Talk With My Teen About It?
How can adults steer teens away from marijuana in states where the drug is now legal? A parent writes in asking for guidance on raising teens in a community where pot use is wide-spread and normalized...
23 Huhti 202433min
166: My Kid Is Being Bullied. What Should I Do?
How do you respond when your child is being bullied? A concerned parent writes in about her 12-year-old daughter who is being taunted by three older boys on the school bus. Dr. Lisa unpacks the dynami...
16 Huhti 202432min
165: How Do I Support my Heartbroken Son?
A parent writes in about her 17-year-old son who is reeling from a tough breakup with his long-time girlfriend. As the teen faces the transition to college and grapples with intense sadness his parent...
9 Huhti 202432min
164: Why Is My Kid Hooked on Luxury Skin Care?
Dr. Lisa and Reena respond to a letter from a parent who feels uneasy about her ten-year-old’s sudden interest in expensive skin care products. The parent finds herself stuck between two bad options: ...
2 Huhti 202432min
