69 Encore: Lying, Sneaking, Cheating. What Keeps Kids from Being Honest?
Nobody likes being lied to, especially by our own children. Why do kids lie? Dr. Lisa looks at lying from a developmental standpoint and points out that when a child asks for more privacy, it doesn't ...
22 Feb 202231min
68: How Should Step-Parents Fit In?
A step-parent asks for Dr. Lisa’s help as she finds herself parenting three kids under eight, two of them step-children. Should step-parents discipline differently? Dr. Lisa talks about what parents c...
15 Feb 202230min
67: Should My Teen Go to a Sleepover with Her Boyfriend?
A parent from Connecticut wants to know if it’s acceptable for her teen to spend the night at her boyfriend’s house. How should parents approach a conversation like this one? What do you do if your va...
8 Feb 202227min
66: Should I Bribe My Kid?
No one wants to be that nagging parent. Dr. Lisa explains how the trickiest transition in parenting might be when nagging no longer works with your teen. At these times, is bribing a good strategy? Dr...
1 Feb 202228min
65: My Depressed Teen Refuses Therapy. How Do I Help?
What are the signs a teen is suffering from depression and needs help? Dr. Lisa explains what you need to watch for. Reena asks what parents should do if their teen refuses help, and how parents can b...
25 Jan 202227min
64: Encore: How Do I Build My Kids' Confidence and Self-Esteem?
How do you build confidence in kids? How do you lay the groundwork for better self-esteem? What age does confidence start to plummet in girls? Dr. Lisa and Reena tackle these questions, explain where ...
18 Jan 202228min
63: Raising an Athlete? Advice from an Olympic Mom.
Three-time Olympian and mom of three, Lauren Regula joins Dr. Lisa and Reena to talk about what kids should really be getting out of athletics. How do you help kids make the most of their sports? Laur...
11 Jan 202224min
62: How Do I Boost Mental Health in 2022?
What’s the best way to help boost mental health in 2022? Dr. Lisa walks us through her five mental health resolutions for the new year. Reena asks how we can rethink mental wellness for ourselves and ...
4 Jan 202227min
