257: How Do I Guide a Kid Who Only Cares About Becoming an Influencer?
What do you do when your tween or teen is convinced school doesn’t matter because they’re definitely going to be an influencer? If your child talks more about TikTok fame than homework, dismisses “re...
3 Feb 26min
256: How Many Piercings Should a Teen Have?
Is your teen pushing for another piercing? Are you feeling torn between setting limits and respecting their self-expression? In this episode of “Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Raising Tweens & Teens,” D...
27 Jan 29min
255: Can Teens Really Study While Scrolling?
Today’s teens often try to tackle their homework while fielding nonstop notifications, listening to music, and participating in group chats. Plenty of parents wonder if this is a fight worth having, o...
20 Jan 30min
254: How to Help Kids Build a Healthy Relationship with Food with Special Guest Dr. Reshma Shah
We all want for our kids to build a healthy relationship with food, but it’s not always clear how to make that happen. Special guest Dr. Reshma Shah offers a grounded, practical approach to navigating...
13 Jan 36min
253: How to Future-Proof Your Kids in 2026
Are you worried about how your tween or teen will navigate an unpredictable future? With AI accelerating, the economy shifting, and the world feeling increasingly fragile, many parents are asking, “H...
6 Jan 25min
252: ENCORE: Should I Talk with My Teens About My Own Mental Health Challenges?
Perhaps you’ve struggled with anxiety, depression, or stress… and your teen is now old enough to notice. But how much should you share? Parents want to be honest, yet may not want to needlessly burden...
30 Dec 202532min
251: ENCORE: How Do I Parent a Young Adult (and Deal with My Own Parents)?
Your kid is technically an adult, but still looking for–or needing–parental guidance. And maybe you still have your own parents weighing in, too. Parenting through this “in-between” stage can be compl...
23 Dec 202541min
250: Is It Okay to Push Back on My Kid’s Holiday Wish List?
Are you staring at your tween or teen’s holiday wish list wondering… is it okay to say NO? When every friend seems to be getting the “cool” brands, the pricey sneakers, or the latest tech, it can fee...
16 Dec 202525min
