92: I’m Not Ready for My Kid to Be in Love. Help!
How should we talk to our kids about what it means to fall in love? Parents know how good it can feel to make a strong connection and be on the receiving end of affection, but we also want to shield k...
1 Marras 202227min
91: My Kid Hates Being A Late Bloomer. How Can I Help?
How can we support kids who feel uncomfortable about the timing of puberty? A parent writes in asking what to say to a late bloomer who feels out of step with her peers. Dr. Lisa unpacks the research ...
25 Loka 202231min
90: Should My Kid Play Violent Video Games?
Do violent video games normalize violence? A parent whose son becomes more aggressive with his sisters after playing certain games writes in asking for advice. Is it best to pull the plug on games lik...
18 Loka 202230min
89: How Do I Get My Teen To Take Charge of Her Life?
How do we help teens take ownership of their lives, especially if they are feeling overwhelmed by all that adults are asking of them? Dr. Lisa explains how parents can move from nagging teens to seein...
11 Loka 202229min
88: How Do I Get My Son to Give Up Pot?
How do you help a teen who won't stop smoking marijuana? When does a family need to step in? A mom writes in asking for help for her son who has been caught smoking marijuana both at school and at hom...
4 Loka 202229min
87: Do I Really Have to Send My Tween to Sleepovers?
A parent who hates sleepovers writes in to ask if they are really necessary. Dr. Lisa and Reena weigh the social costs of not allowing kids to host or attend sleepovers and what parents can do instead...
27 Syys 202231min
86: How Do I Pay For College Without Going Broke? Special Guest: Author Ron Lieber
College can be incredibly expensive, so how should parents think about covering the cost? What do we say to our kids about what we can, or are willing, to pay? How do you make the most of 529 plans? D...
20 Syys 202247min
85: My Kids Lose it When They Make Sports Mistakes. How Can I Help?
When kids get stuck or fall apart while playing sports, what should parents do? Dr. Lisa offers strategies for when kids lose their cool, and explains a key change in thinking can help kids manage whe...
13 Syys 202230min
