Mar 10

262: Tracking Teens: Safety Tool or Trust Breaker?

You check your phone and your teen's location is off again. Are they okay? Are they hiding something? …And should you even be tracking them in the first place? In this week's episode, Dr. Lisa and Reena dig into one of the most common standoffs happening in homes with teenagers r ... Show More

27m 44s

Mar 3

261: Teen Depression & Suicide in 2026: What’s Different Now? with Dr. Jonathan Singer

If your teen texts "I want to unalive myself" or "kms," should you be worried? The frightening topic of teen suicide is made worse by confusing headlines, evolving slang, and the fear of saying the wrong thing. But here's what you need to know: the research is cautiously hopeful, ... Show More

41m 7s

Feb 24

260: Is My Son Too Obsessed With His Girlfriend?

Is your teen too obsessed with their girlfriend or boyfriend? Constant texting, ditching friends, and living on their phone. Perhaps you're watching them disappear into this relationship and you don't know what to do. If you're worried your teen's relationship is too intense and ... Show More

27m 38s

Feb 2022

The Fentanyl Crisis: How To Protect Your Kids

Derek Maltz, former director of DEA Special Operations, and Tim Mackey, CEO of S-3 Research, join Dr. Phil on this week's Phil in the Blanks podcast when he addresses the national crisis of drugs, both real and counterfeit, laced with deadly doses of fentanyl. Sold in the streets ... Show More

57m 54s

Apr 2021

Jessica Lahey on Preventing Substance Abuse in Kids

How do we equip kids with the tools they need to avoid substance abuse? How can we identify a teen who is at risk? And what can be done to prevent our young ones from developing dependency issues?Every parent is haunted by these questions, myself included. To get answers, I did w ... Show More

2h 15m

Dec 2023

How to talk to teens about drugs

Overdose deaths among teenagers have skyrocketed in the last few years due to opioids like fentanyl. Experts say drug education that focuses on harm reduction, an approach that focuses on safety rather than abstinence, could help save lives. Here's how to start the conversation w ... Show More

22m 51s

Apr 2021

How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex, Drugs and Reproduction with Dr. Dolly

<p>Beginning to speak to your children about all things adolescence begins much younger than you might imagine. Many children enter puberty as early as 8. There doesn't necessarily need to be a formal "talk" but rather many conversations which build over time. </p> < ... Show More

30m 42s

Jun 2021

Talking to your child about body safety with Jayneen Sanders

Send a textHow do we teach body safety and consent to young children? How soon should we start? How to find the balance between teaching socially expected physical interactions while respecting the child's right to consent? How do we talk about private parts? What are the best te ... Show More

1h 20m

Aug 2023

How To Keep Kids Safe From Porn - Amy Lang [416]

Don’t shut your eyes and pretend it’s not there—most kids are going to see porn at some time! And it can be scary and have long-lasting negative impacts on kids. So what do we do? Amy Lang comes to the rescue and lays out the steps that responsible parents must take if we want to ... Show More

51m 51s

Oct 2023

Pregnant And Abusing Drugs: The Ultimatum Pt. 2

Dr. Phil continues with pregnant teen, Sara, who says she’s not addicted--her sister is a bad influence. Dr. Phil learns she and sister Sadie did cocaine the night before the show. Dr. Phil shows video of addicted babies and issues an ultimatum. Part 2. For more information: http ... Show More

41m 40s

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

162: How Do I Talk with My Teen about Fe...