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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236: Dream School: How Do You Find the Right College for Your Teen?

236: Dream School: How Do You Find the Right College for Your Teen?

Is the pressure of college admissions overwhelming your family? You’re not alone. Between endless AP classes, campus tours, and the unspoken competition of “where did your kid get in?”, it’s easy for ...

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235: No Phones at School. How Do I Help My Kid Cope?

235: No Phones at School. How Do I Help My Kid Cope?

Your teen just found out their school is banning phones, and they’re furious, anxious, or both! What now? If you’re the parent of a tween or teen, you know how quickly a rule about phones can spiral ...

2 Sep 202529min

234: Encore: Confronting Toxic Achievement Culture with Author Jennifer Wallace

234: Encore: Confronting Toxic Achievement Culture with Author Jennifer Wallace

Is your teen caught up in the grind culture of overachievement? Author Jennifer Wallace joins Dr. Lisa and Reena to talk about how to raise kids who feel like they matter, not just when they achieve. ...

26 Aug 202540min

233: Encore: Embracing ADHD with Penn and Kim Holderness

233: Encore: Embracing ADHD with Penn and Kim Holderness

In one of our most heartwarming and hilarious episodes, Penn & Kim Holderness of “The Holderness Family” open up about parenting with ADHD. Together with Dr. Lisa & Reena they share honest advice, pra...

19 Aug 202542min

232: Encore: Getting into College with Special Guest Rick Clark

232: Encore: Getting into College with Special Guest Rick Clark

College admissions can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to. Rick Clark, the author of “The Truth About College Admission,” joins Lisa and Reena to break down what matters most in the admissions ...

12 Aug 202547min

231: Encore: How Do I Parent with an Ex Who Doesn’t Share My Values?

231: Encore: How Do I Parent with an Ex Who Doesn’t Share My Values?

If you're raising kids with an ex who doesn’t see eye to eye with you, Dr. Lisa & Reena offer strategies for reducing conflict, protecting your child, and staying grounded in your own values. Tune in ...

5 Aug 202536min

230: Encore: Teens & Sleep with Journalist & Author Lisa L. Lewis

230: Encore: Teens & Sleep with Journalist & Author Lisa L. Lewis

Sleep is the secret weapon every teen needs—but few get enough of it. Lisa L. Lewis, journalist and author of “The Sleep-Deprived Teen: Why Our Teenagers Are So Tired, and How Parents and Schools Can ...

29 Jul 202536min

229: Encore: The Science of Managing Emotions with Author Ethan Kross

229: Encore: The Science of Managing Emotions with Author Ethan Kross

If you’ve ever wished for a toolkit to manage big teen emotions—or your own—this is the episode for you. Psychologist Dr. Ethan Kross, author of the book “Shift: Managing Your Emotions – So They Don’t...

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