Podcast Episodes
Back to Search236: 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 months, 1 week 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 2 months, 2 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 2 months, 3 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 2 months, 4 weeks 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 3 months 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 3 months, 1 week 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 3 months, 2 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 3 months, 3 weeks ago
228: Encore: What Should I Do When Other Parents Host Wild Parties?
Your teen wants to go to a party—but you’re worried about underage drinking, peer pressure, and safety. In this can’t-miss encore, Dr. Lisa & Reena outline how to talk with your teen about parties, r…
Published on 4 months ago
227: Encore: The Power of Belonging with Special Guest Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble
Social isolation, loneliness, and friendship struggles are all too common in middle and high school. Celebrated psychologist & author Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble joins Dr. Lisa and Reena to talk about h…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago