Podcast Episodes

238: Zyns, Vapes & Teens: What Do Parents Need to Know?

Your teen may already know about Zyns, even if you don’t. These discreet little nicotine pouches are popping up in schools, backpacks, and social media feeds, and many parents are only just starting …

Published on 8 hours ago

237: Homesick at College: What Parents Can Do?

Watching your child head off to college is a proud moment. But what happens when the late-night phone calls come, full of tears and homesickness? If your teen or young adult is struggling with the tr…

Published on 1 week ago

236: Dream School: How Do You Find the Right College for Your Teen?

Is the pressure of college admissions overwhelming your family? You’re not alone. Between endless AP classes, campus tours, and the unspoken competition of “where did your kid get in?”, it’s easy for…

Published on 2 weeks ago

235: No Phones at School. How Do I Help My Kid Cope?

Your teen just found out their school is banning phones, and they’re furious, anxious, or both! What now?

If you’re the parent of a tween or teen, you know how quickly a rule about phones can spiral …

Published on 3 weeks ago

234: Encore: Confronting Toxic Achievement Culture with Author Jennifer Wallace

Is your teen caught up in the grind culture of overachievement? Author Jennifer Wallace joins Dr. Lisa and Reena to talk about how to raise kids who feel like they matter, not just when they achieve.…

Published on 4 weeks ago

233: Encore: Embracing ADHD with Penn and Kim Holderness

In one of our most heartwarming and hilarious episodes, Penn & Kim Holderness of “The Holderness Family” open up about parenting with ADHD. Together with Dr. Lisa & Reena they share honest advice, pr…

Published on 1 month ago

232: Encore: Getting into College with Special Guest Rick Clark

College admissions can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to. Rick Clark, the author of “The Truth About College Admission,” joins Lisa and Reena to break down what matters most in the admissions…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

231: Encore: How Do I Parent with an Ex Who Doesn’t Share My Values?

If you're raising kids with an ex who doesn’t see eye to eye with you, Dr. Lisa & Reena offer strategies for reducing conflict, protecting your child, and staying grounded in your own values. Tune in…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

230: Encore: Teens & Sleep with Journalist & Author Lisa L. Lewis

Sleep is the secret weapon every teen needs—but few get enough of it. Lisa L. Lewis, journalist and author of “The Sleep-Deprived Teen: Why Our Teenagers Are So Tired, and How Parents and Schools Can…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

229: Encore: The Science of Managing Emotions with Author Ethan Kross

If you’ve ever wished for a toolkit to manage big teen emotions—or your own—this is the episode for you. Psychologist Dr. Ethan Kross, author of the book “Shift: Managing Your Emotions – So They Don’…

Published on 2 months ago