Welcome to Ask Lisa!
Raising kids can be a bumpy, stressful, and uncertain process – which is why Lisa’s podcast brings her sane, informed, and practical perspective to your timely and timeless parenting questions. Cohost...
14 Okt 20211min
51: I Hate Nagging My Kids. What Else Works?
At what age should kids be expected to manage their responsibilities without constant reminders? Dr. Lisa explains how parents can help kids remember to do things on their own. What else works besides...
12 Okt 202126min
50: How Do I Build My Kid’s Confidence and Self-Esteem?
Where do confidence and self-esteem come from? What contributes to kids' highs and lows and how can parents help kids build a sturdy sense of self-esteem? Dr. Lisa describes the age at which self-este...
5 Okt 202128min
49: Should My Teen Socialize With Unvaccinated Friends?
A Mom writes in from the deep South with concerns about whether to allow her daughter to socialize with a good friend who is unvaccinated. Dr. Lisa discusses the importance of framing the issue around...
28 Sep 202124min
48: How Often Should I Be in Touch with My College Freshman?
Getting into college is hard work. So how do you raise kids who will thrive once they get there? Dr. Lisa explains how parents can prepare their kids to succeed when they become independent (hint: it'...
21 Sep 202125min
47: Should Teens Be Allowed to Drink at Home?
Dr. Lisa and Reena get a letter from parents who are torn about allowing their underaged child to drink in their home. Dad wants the child to feel comfortable around alcohol, but Mom is not comfortabl...
14 Sep 202128min
46: How Do You Help a Kid Who Shuts You Out?
You’ve heard people say, “I want to get this off my chest,” but what if your kid doesn’t know how to express emotion? How do you get children and teenagers to talk? Dr. Lisa explains the term "emotion...
7 Sep 202126min
45: I Don't Like My Kid's Friends. What Do I Do?
Is it ever too late to help your child rethink a friendship? How do you lay the groundwork to help children choose the right people to be in their lives? Dr. Lisa explains how the friends our kids cho...
31 Aug 202126min
