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 seeing themselves as teachers who help teens become increasingly independent. The conversation also details the important role of adults outside the home, and the on ... Show More
Oct 7
240: Talk to Your Boys: Raising Confident, Caring Young Men
Many boys are struggling, and parents are often left wondering how to reach them. If your tween or teen son seems distant, gives one-word answers, or is spending too much time online, you’re not alone. In this episode of “Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Raising Tweens & Teens,” psych ... Show More
41m 27s
Sep 23
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 to hear about them. But what makes Zyns so appealing to kids, and how worried sho ... Show More
31m 48s
Apr 2023
Lisa Damour, PhD On The Emotional Lives of Teenagers
Adolescence has always been a difficult phase of life, but today’s teenagers are navigating a world that is vastly different from any generation before them. From social media to cyberbullying, from political polarization to climate change, the challenges facing teenagers today a ... Show More
2h 8m
Sep 2023
How can I be a kid if I’m stuck with adult responsibilities?
16-year-old Alex lost his dad, Ted, to suicide when he was 11. While grieving and dealing with his own mental health struggles, Alex felt like he had to step up and help his mom, Tricia. Today, he’s asking her: how am I supposed to be a kid when you put the weight of adult respon ... Show More
43m 42s
Mar 2024
More advice from a 23 year old girl
Today on the Moments Podcast, we’re back with PART 2 of answering questions you have submitted! From a girl who is likewise just trying to figure out life, we chat about a multitude of different topics!
In this episode, we talk about:
How to be confident in your own body?
Healing ... Show More
41m 8s
Jul 2024
2229: 5 Skills Teens Need For Adulthood & How To Teach Them by Dr. Susan Chanderbhan of ChandPsych on Parenting
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2229:Dr. Susan Chanderbhan offers valuable insights for parents on teaching essential life skills to teens, focusing on budg ... Show More
11m 11s
Mar 2023
Ep 234: The Emotional Lives of Teenagers
Lisa Damour, author of The Emotional Lives of Teenagers, joins us to illuminate what's going on in kids’ heads when they're emotional. We talk about why teens sometimes seem to act irrationally, how we can teach them coping strategies, and what we can say when they’re shutting us ... Show More
31m 6s
Oct 2023
104: What’s it really feel like growing up?
Becoming an adult and growing up is something that none of us can mentally and emotionally properly plan for. Today, Lisette and I dive into what it’s really be like for us to grow up.
In this episode, we talk about:
moving away
living on our own
anxiety and fear
With love,
Lexi ... Show More
46m 20s