28: Bored, Sad, & Smoking Weed: How Do We Talk to Kids About Drug Use?

28: Bored, Sad, & Smoking Weed: How Do We Talk to Kids About Drug Use?

A parent writes in asking for help to address a teenager's marijuana use. Some teens are turning to drugs in this pandemic as they are looking for ways to cope with the sadness and boredom. Dr. Lisa explains what actually works in getting kids to stop using drugs and how to talk with kids in a way that's likely to keep them from becoming involved with drugs in the first place. Dr. Lisa talks about choices kids might make in the pandemic that could have irreversible consequences, while also offering tips on positive coping. Reena asks when adults should be concerned about their own behavior with regard to alcohol or marijuana use. BOOK GIVEAWAY: Thrivers: The Surprising Reason Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine, by Dr. Michele Borba Enter to win one of 3 books being given away by @asklisapodcast. 1. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and/or LinkedIn @asklisapodcast 2. Tag a friend and leave a comment (on Instagram/Facebook/LinkedIn) 3. Enter as many times as you'd like 4. For U.S. residents only (Give-away is not sponsored or endorsed by Instagram/Facebook/LinkedIn. It will close at 11:59 p.m. EST on 3/1/21. Winners will be chosen at random and will be notified within 24 hours of the end of the give-away. Books will be mailed to the winners.) Email your questions for Dr. Lisa to: asklisa@drlisadamour.com Additional resources: https://www.drlisadamour.com Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @asklisapodcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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265: Screens, Toxic Stress & Staying Connected with Dr. Nadine Burke Harris

265: Screens, Toxic Stress & Staying Connected with Dr. Nadine Burke Harris

If you're raising a tween or teen in a world of social media, smartphones, and AI, this conversation is for you. How do you protect your kid from the psychological harms of today's digital world (dis...

31 Mar 47min

264: Best of Ask Lisa: Friendship Breakups & Conflict

264: Best of Ask Lisa: Friendship Breakups & Conflict

Your kid just got dropped by their friend group, or they're being left out, iced out, or caught in the middle of middle school friendship drama… and you have no idea what to say. In this “Best of Ask...

24 Mar 23min

263: Is My Teen Too Focused on Her Looks?

263: Is My Teen Too Focused on Her Looks?

Is your teen obsessed with their appearance? Spending hours in front of the mirror, constantly taking selfies, and seeking validation for their looks? In a world where social media turns appearance in...

17 Mar 30min

262: Tracking Teens: Safety Tool or Trust Breaker?

262: Tracking Teens: Safety Tool or Trust Breaker?

You check your phone and your teen's location is off again. Are they okay? Are they hiding something? …And should you even be tracking them in the first place? In this week's episode, Dr. Lisa and Re...

10 Mar 28min

261: Teen Depression & Suicide in 2026: What’s Different Now? with Dr. Jonathan Singer

261: Teen Depression & Suicide in 2026: What’s Different Now? with Dr. Jonathan Singer

If your teen texts "I want to unalive myself" or "kms," should you be worried? The frightening topic of teen suicide is made worse by confusing headlines, evolving slang, and the fear of saying the w...

3 Mar 42min

260: Is My Son Too Obsessed With His Girlfriend?

260: Is My Son Too Obsessed With His Girlfriend?

Is your teen too obsessed with their girlfriend or boyfriend? Constant texting, ditching friends, and living on their phone. Perhaps you're watching them disappear into this relationship and you don't...

24 Feb 27min

259: Why Is My Teen So Snarky?

259: Why Is My Teen So Snarky?

Is your teen’s snark just “normal attitude”… or could it be something more serious? If you’re walking on eggshells around a constantly irritable, sarcastic teenager and wondering whether this is just...

17 Feb 27min

258: What Do Parents Need to Know About Teens & Fan Fiction?

258: What Do Parents Need to Know About Teens & Fan Fiction?

What would YOU do if you discovered your tween or teen was reading explicit fan fiction online? Today’s kids are often learning about sexuality through the internet, often long before parents realize...

10 Feb 27min

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