Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Parenting Podcast
1) 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...Show More
2) 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...Show More
3) 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...Show More
252: ENCORE: Should I Talk with My Teens About My Own Mental Health Challenges?
32:51 | Dec 30th, 2025
4) 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...Show More
251: ENCORE: How Do I Parent a Young Adult (and Deal with My Own Parents)?
41:23 | Dec 23rd, 2025
5) 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...Show More
6) 249: When Teasing Turns Toxic, What’s a Parent to Do?
Middle school can be rough—emotionally, socially, and developmentally. When teasing crosses the line into cruelty, it usually puts a dent in kids’ confidence and sense of belonging. In this episode, D...Show More
7) 248: Should Our Tween Dictate Our Post-Divorce Visitation Schedule?
When parents divorce, how much say should a tween or teen have in deciding where they live, and how often they switch homes? Divorce is hard on everyone, but for kids it often comes with a lot of uph...Show More
8) 247: ENCORE: Lying, Sneaking, Cheating. What Keeps Kids From Being Honest?
When your child lies about homework, screen time, or where they’ve been, it can feel like a punch to the gut. But what if lying isn’t a sign of bad character, and instead a normal part of growing up? ...Show More
247: ENCORE: Lying, Sneaking, Cheating. What Keeps Kids From Being Honest?
33:27 | Nov 25th, 2025
9) 246: My Son is Becoming Sexist. How Do I Stop This?
It’s not always easy to be a seventh grade boy. Their confidence may be fragile, they tend to lag behind girls in terms of pubertal development, and at school-a place that can feel like it's built for...Show More
10) 245: Puberty + Menopause: How Are We Supposed to Cope?!?
When your hormones are downshifting and your teen’s hormones are surging, it can feel like an emotional collision course. If you’ve ever wondered why your tween or teen seems moody, distant, or irrita...Show More