219: My Kid is a Hypochondriac. What Can I Do?

219: My Kid is a Hypochondriac. What Can I Do?

Is your child constantly worried about their health, thinking that every minor ache or pain could be a potential medical crisis? Dr. Lisa and Reena dive deep into the world of illness anxiety disorder (aka "hypochondria"), revealing why teens obsess over health symptoms and how parents can compassionately support their anxious kids. Learn expert strategies to distinguish between real medical concerns and anxiety-driven health fears, understand the psychological roots of health obsessions, and discover practical tools to help your child break free from constant worry. From social media's impact on body image to the hidden emotional triggers behind health anxieties, this episode is a must-listen for parents navigating the complex landscape of teen mental health. We want to hear from you! Share in the comments: Has your child ever struggled with health anxiety, and how did you handle it? Online illness anxiety course with downloadable workbook. ________________ Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Raising Tweens & Teens is the essential podcast for parents seeking expert guidance, tested strategies, and psychological insights on raising kids, especially tweens and teens. Join renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour and former journalist and mom of two Reena Ninan as they explore real-life parenting challenges. Looking to learn more about how to boost kids’ resilience, build their confidence, or support their emotional well-being? Dr. Lisa and Reena have got you covered! Together they address listener questions about stress, anxiety, social media concerns, school pressures, and challenges in peer relationships. Each episode provides practical advice and science-backed solutions to help parents raise resilient, confident, and emotionally healthy kids. Tune in every week for the latest topics in parenting, child psychology, and family wellness. Get answers to your most pressing parenting questions. New episodes drop every Tuesday. Check out our Ask Lisa Podcast Playlists. Binge specific topics like Raising Sons, Staying Connected to Your Teen: https://www.youtube.com/@asklisapodcast/playlists ________________ Episode Keywords: hypochondria, illness anxiety disorder, health anxiety, body image, teenage stress, medical fears Show Keywords: ask lisa podcast, dr lisa damour, reena ninan, 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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12: What Can Kids Learn from a Tense Election?

12: What Can Kids Learn from a Tense Election?

How can parents help children cultivate the ability to have tough conversations? How do we teach tolerance? Lisa explains the building blocks of civil discourse and the emotional and developmental ski...

27 Loka 202028min

11: Where's the Line Between Being Healthy and Having an Eating Disorder?

11: Where's the Line Between Being Healthy and Having an Eating Disorder?

Eating concerns are an issue in many families, especially during the Coronavirus pandemic. What should a parent look out for? When is it time to be concerned? And what happens in the mind of someone w...

20 Loka 202029min

10: How Do I Parent When I Feel Like I’m Drowning?

10: How Do I Parent When I Feel Like I’m Drowning?

Parents are faced with new pressures under Covid-19, and many of us are barely holding it together. When does having personal struggles translate into bad parenting? While it's important to be honest ...

13 Loka 202033min

9: What to Do When Kids Don’t Listen: Advice for Threenagers to Teenagers

9: What to Do When Kids Don’t Listen: Advice for Threenagers to Teenagers

What really works when kids just won’t listen? Dr. Lisa explains there are two different mental states that parents should toggle between — warm parent and robot parent. She explains how cultivating a...

6 Loka 202033min

8: Apathetic, Cranky, Frustrated: Dealing with Kids' Distress About School

8: Apathetic, Cranky, Frustrated: Dealing with Kids' Distress About School

What should parents do when their kids are fed up and unhappy about school? Psychologists are witnessing the rise of emotional distress in children as they try to manage their disrupted academic year....

29 Syys 202032min

7: When Is Anxiety a Disorder? When Does Sadness Become Depression?

7: When Is Anxiety a Disorder? When Does Sadness Become Depression?

Anxiety often serves as a normal and useful warning system - an emotional alarm that rings when something isn't right. Lisa discusses the difference between healthy and unhealthy anxiety, and explains...

22 Syys 202032min

6: Will the Pandemic Disrupt My Kid’s Social Development?

6: Will the Pandemic Disrupt My Kid’s Social Development?

When should parents hit the panic button over their child’s social development? A mom writes in about her shy, introverted teen, wondering if her daughter has enough contact with friends. What key mil...

15 Syys 202030min

5: Toolbox for Terrible Times: Managing Helplessness and Hopelessness

5: Toolbox for Terrible Times: Managing Helplessness and Hopelessness

How do we get through the pandemic without losing our minds? Lisa offers parents four distinct tools to help ourselves and our children through these challenging times. The specific tools are "feeling...

8 Syys 202028min

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