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Do you and your teen have a nightly routine? Sleep is a destination we arrive at - not a switch we flip. Our bodies need consistent cues to know that that’s where we’re headed at the end of the day. @LDamour and @reenaninan discuss in Episode 244.

Anxiety shouldn’t be seen as a “bad” emotion—it’s there to help protect us from potential danger. It becomes a problem when someone feels anxious about a threat that isn’t real. @LDamour and @reenaninan unpack this in this week’s NEW episode, Episode 244.

Every Monday I send out an “Untangling Family Life” newsletter full of practical guidance on raising tweens and teens. Click here to read today’s newsletter and, if you like what you see, subscribe for free: loom.ly/d3HLshM

The conversation about substance use begins the moment our children observe our own relationship with it. @LDamour and @reenaninan unpack this in Episode 243: How Do I Talk With My Teen About Alcohol and Weed?

Even when they’re bickering, you can show your kids you know they’re capable of treating others well. It’s not about perfection. It’s about holding high expectations for how they treat everyone, siblings included. Episode 242: How Do I Get My Kids To Like Each Other?

Don’t compare your children to one another. It’s natural to do so — and often well-intentioned — but this seemingly simple habit can become the wedge that drives siblings apart. @LDamour and @reenaninan unpack this in Episode 242: How Do I Get My Kids to Like Each Other?

Join @LDamour and @reenaninan every Tuesday for new episodes of the @asklisapodcast. Listen wherever you get your podcasts — and watch on YouTube!

Here’s a new way to think about the college search. Ask this question: What college will help my teen grow? In Ask Lisa Episode 236 @LDamour and @reenaninan talk with @jselingo about the admissions process and the unique challenges students face today.

If your teen is struggling to find an effective way to study for tests, this one’s for you!

Phone bans are popping up in schools everywhere—but the “how” matters. A bell-to-bell ban feels very different to students than a rule that only applies during class, and the approach can make all the difference in how kids respond.

Managing ADHD takes more than just medication. Talking with a specialist and experimenting with systems that fit your individual needs are important steps toward understanding and supporting the ADHD mind. @LDamour and @reenaninan discuss with @kimdholderness in Episode 217.

Our teens face a college admissions world we never did: where every acceptance and rejection is instantly shared on social media. This week, in Episode 236, @LDamour and @reenaninan sit down with @jselingo to unpack how social media shapes the college process.

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Just showing up is the first step—whether it’s attending community events or visiting your professors’ office hours. Being present and taking chances is one of the best ways to succeed in college. @LDamour and @reenaninan dive into this with @jselingo in Episode 236.

Helicopter parenting isn’t always about the child, often it’s about our anxiety. In Episode 220, @LDamour and @reenaninan sit down with Dr. Gabor Maté and Dr. Gordon Neufeld to explore why we hover—and how to step back while still staying connected.

Why do teens resist our advice? Often, they’re not looking for solutions—they’re looking to feel heard. Jumping in to fix things can make them feel dismissed, even when we mean well. Click here to read the full article: loom.ly/D6bjZGQ

Ethan Suplee is one of the most thoughtful voices on sustainable growth. What makes his perspective unique isn't his physical evolution, but the hard-won understanding of why lasting change requires confronting the stories we tell ourselves about worthiness and shame. Episode 918✌🏼🌱

Summer freedom doesn’t mean freedom from responsibility. Kids need rest and responsibility. Summer is the perfect time to build both. In Episode 222 of #AskLisaPodcast, @LDamour and @reenaninan share how to give kids more independence without letting expectations slide.

Bomb Iran? Then what happens the day after? I joined @abbydphillip last night on @cnn to discuss Iran, #Stevebanon, @realDonaldTrump.

@LDamour shares with @reenaninan how the discipline she learned as a high school swimmer helped her succeed academically — and why those early experiences matter more than we think. Find our full episodes wherever you get your podcasts AND on YouTube - loom.ly/Pa3WwiU