Meet Dr. Ted Shaeffer. He isn't just any surgeon - he's the chair of Urology at Northwestern University and has performed THOUSANDS of prostate procedures. On the Rich Roll podcast, this is what he had to say about prostate cancer:

Is your child always worried about being sick? When does a quirky habit become a real concern? If it’s holding them back socially, emotionally, or academically it’s time to take a closer look. Lisa Damour, PhD and Reena Ninan explore this in Episode 219.

The Supreme Court just handed Trump his biggest victory of his second term By Ian Millhiser vox.com/scotus/419751/…

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

The strongest discipline tool? A healthy relationship. When kids feel connected to us, they want to do better. They bounce back faster. They lean in instead of pushing away. In Episode 204, Lisa Damour, PhD and Reena Ninan unpack how to build work ethic without power struggles.

Big picture: 2025 is on track to be one of the worst years for home sales in the past 30 years. (it may even turn out to be THE worst). June data came in even weaker than expected today. 3.93 million sales (annualized data) That's down from over 5 million pre-pandemic

Confidence doesn’t come from being pressured. It grows when kids do something they’re proud of, something that’s theirs. In Episode 213 Lisa Damour, PhD and Reena Ninan dive into what Netflix’s “Adolescence” gets right—and what it teaches us about how kids build identity and self-worth.

When should young children be introduced to screens—and how much is too much? In Episode 220 of Ask Lisa, Dr. Gabor Maté joins Lisa Damour, PhD and Reena Ninan to unpack what the science says about early screen exposure and how it can shape a child’s emotional and cognitive development.

Middle schoolers often get targeted for things they have no control over—like their height, weight, or how they look. It’s unfair, but it happens all the time. How should parents respond? In Episode 213 Lisa Damour, PhD and Reena Ninan talk about how parents can support kids through it.

The Empty Boat Mindset. Love this!

The parenting shift that changes everything: Talk to your younger teen as if they’re already the young adult you know they can become. In Episode 186 of Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Parenting, Lisa Damour, PhD & Reena Ninan unpack how to guide an “entitled” teen toward real change.

In real life, every action has a consequence—good or bad. One of the most powerful lessons we can teach our teens? Model this truth in the way we live, parent, and respond. In Episode 218 Lisa Damour, PhD & Reena Ninan unpack the question: Is it ever okay to yell at your kids?

Thrilled to be launching Season Six of the asklisapodcast TODAY with my fabulous co-host Reena Ninan!

Must listen!

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. Lisa Damour, PhD and Reena Ninan dive into this with Jeff Selingo in Episode 236.

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. Lisa Damour, PhD and Reena Ninan discuss with @kimdholderness in Episode 217.

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 Lisa Damour, PhD and Reena Ninan talk with Jeff Selingo about the admissions process and the unique challenges students face today.

Worried about AI wiping out your kid’s future job options? Jobs are evolving, not disappearing. What matters most isn’t where they go to school, but the skills they build. We discuss how learning to work with AI can help future-proof your student.

Older teens are naturally more skeptical than younger teens. That’s why, much like with social media, it’s best to hold off on introducing AI until they’re able to question and think critically about these technologies. Lisa Damour, PhD and Reena Ninan explore this in Episode 239.

If your teen is stressed about college, they’re in good company. Stress is absolutely normal; how they deal with it is what matters most. Lisa Damour, PhD and Reena Ninan explore this in Episode 237: Homesick at College. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.