Parents should view sexual development as a facet of overall healthy development, but that's not always easy to do. Dr. Lisa and Reena unpack the concept of “the sex talk" and Lisa explains that, instead of a single sit-down, conversations about physical intimacy should be short, start earlier than expected, and happen over time. Reena asks how parents can f ... Show More
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247: ENCORE: Lying, Sneaking, Cheating. What Keeps Kids From Being Honest?
When your child lies about homework, screen time, or where they’ve been, it can feel like a punch to the gut. But what if lying isn’t a sign of bad character, and instead a normal part of growing up?
In this encore episode of “Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Raising Tweens and Teens ... Show More
33m 27s
Nov 18
246: My Son is Becoming Sexist. How Do I Stop This?
It’s not always easy to be a seventh grade boy. Their confidence may be fragile, they tend to lag behind girls in terms of pubertal development, and at school-a place that can feel like it's built for girls- boys may start to feel like they’re falling behind. When that happens, t ... Show More
26m 6s
Nov 11
245: Puberty + Menopause: How Are We Supposed to Cope?!?
When your hormones are downshifting and your teen’s hormones are surging, it can feel like an emotional collision course. If you’ve ever wondered why your tween or teen seems moody, distant, or irritated (and you’re also running out of patience and estrogen), this episode is for ... Show More
32 m
Jun 2024
Best Of: How to Talk to Teens About Sex
QUESTION: If you’re a parent or caregiver, should you talk to your child about masturbation? I say absolutely! Even if it feels like you’re navigating a minefield, and even if your own parents left you in the dark (because let’s face it, they probably did), I get it – finding the ... Show More
38m 26s
Sep 2021
Ep131: Sex and Pregnancy with Therapist and Sex Educator Dr. Juliana Hauser
<p>Sex and sexuality are a normal part of life, but they can change over the course of pregnancy and after birth. Having a healthy sexual relationship prior to pregnancy doesn’t guarantee that you won’t face difficulties along the way and, as always, the best way to prepare is to ... Show More
57m 21s
May 2022
How to Talk To Teens About Sex
If you’re a parent or caregiver, should you talk to your child about masturbation? Yes. You absolutely should, even if it’s awkward, even if your own parents didn’t talk about it with you. (And let’s be real: they probably didn’t.) But I get it – finding the words can be hard, es ... Show More
36m 32s
Oct 2020
Cuckolding, Sex Ed & More With Liz Goldwyn
This week, I'm joined by author and host of "The Sex Ed" Podcast, Liz Goldwyn to discuss how there is no such thing as a late bloomer, the many short-comings of modern sex education, and why most of the concepts around virginity are just social constructs. Plus, Liz answers some ... Show More
55m 39s