Aug 4
283: ENCORE: Best of Ask Lisa: Friendship Breakups & Conflict
Your kid comes home devastated after being left out, dropped, or caught in the middle of a friendship blowup. You may want to help, but don’t know what to say—or whether you should step in at all. Take heart: this episode will help you navigate the situation with confidence. In t ... Show More
23m 42s
Jul 28
282: ENCORE: How to Help Kids Build a Healthy Relationship with Food
If mealtimes in your home feel like a power struggle, or you're exhausted from worrying whether your kid is eating well, this episode will come as a relief. Dr. Lisa Damour and Reena Ninan revisit their conversation with Dr. Reshma Shah, a Stanford-affiliated pediatrician, public ... Show More
37m 1s
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
28m 54s
Aug 2025
Helping Teens Navigate a Parent’s Mental Health: A Conversation with Dr. Michelle Sherman, Episode 146
In this episode of the Child Psych Podcast, we speak with Dr. Michelle Sherman, clinical psychologist and co-author of "I'm Not Alone" a powerful book written for teens who have a parent with mental illness. Dr. Sherman shares insights from decades of research and clinical work, ... Show More
25m 34s
You know screens and social media can be risky for your kid. But do you know exactly what harm looks like… and what actually protects them from it?
Dr. Lisa Damour revisits her conversation with Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, pioneering pediatrician, author, and California's first Surgeon General, recorded live at the Common Sense Summit on Kids and Families. A g ... Show More
