College isn’t just classes + a dorm room. Tuition also pays for key resources your teen may not even know exist—mental health support, academic coaching, career services, and so much more. Lisa Damour, PhD & Reena Ninan break this down in Episode 237 of Ask Lisa.

For the average student, post-college outcomes when entering the workforce aren't significantly different whether they attend an Ivy League school or one of the many other excellent colleges across the U.S. Lisa Damour, PhD and Reena Ninan talk with Jeff Selingo about this in Episode 236.

Our very own Lisa Damour, PhD recently teamed up with MasterClass—alongside other brilliant minds—to create The Science of Parenting. Discover more in The Science of Parenting with MasterClass.

Why are we seeing a rise in homesickness among college students? One reason may be the lasting effects of COVID. Many young teens spent more time at home and growing close to their families while socializing less with peers. Lisa Damour, PhD and Reena Ninan explore this in Episode 237.

Teens are wired to test limits. And deep down, they expect adults to set boundaries. When parents try to play the “cool” card and brush off risky behavior-- like experimenting with Zyns-- it doesn’t make teens feel safe. It makes things confusing.

Teens can spot fake people a mile away and they don’t like being lied to. When parents pull back the curtain and show how companies intentionally glamorize products like Zyns to hook young customers, teens get wiser. The more they see the trick, the less power it has.

It’s okay if your teen isn’t ready for college right away. There’s no single “right” path into adulthood after high school. There are many different great options for teens to take after graduation. Lisa Damour, PhD and Reena Ninan explore in Episode 237.

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.

When your teen misbehaves, does your reaction match the level of the offense? Teens usually know when they’ve crossed a line, and they expect us to respond if they’re caught. But if our reaction is too big, we risk losing credibility with them.

AI is designed to earn our trust and hold our attention. More and more, we’re seeing kids who start using it at a young age turn to it as a “private” space for connection and understanding. In this week’s new episode, Episode 239.

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.

Marketing, especially through influencers who might show up in teens' feeds, is incredibly powerful. Companies shape their messages to what teens want to hear to try to hook them on products that may be harmful.

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.

Tech doesn’t belong in the bedroom overnight. Want one simple way to protect your child’s sleep and mental health? Start by keeping devices out of their room. You can’t control every screen they see but you can control this.

When society tells boys they can’t show their emotions, they put on armor to hide what they feel. But that same armor can prevent them from truly connecting with the people closest to them. Lisa Damour, PhD and Reena Ninan are joined by joanna schroeder and Christopher Pepper (He/Him) in Episode 240.

What “tricks” do you use to get your teen boys to open up? joanna schroeder shares one of her go-to conversation starters. Tune into Episode 240 wherever you get your podcasts to hear the full conversation.

Tech talks with teens should be ongoing. The landscape is constantly changing—and so is their understanding and use of technology. Keep the lines of communication open with your teens.

Know what these are so you can spot them. Zyns are one of the latest trends—a highly addictive and easily hidden way that teens are getting hooked on nicotine.

Modeling for our children how we experience our emotions in real time is one of the best ways to help them learn how to express their own—especially when it comes to intense emotions. Lisa Damour, PhD and Reena Ninan are joined by Christopher Pepper and Joanna Schroeder in Episode 240.

Social media has accelerated and normalized the use of mental health language among teens. The downside is that they don’t always understand or use diagnostic terms accurately. Lisa Damour, PhD and Reena Ninan unpack this in this week’s latest episode, Episode 241.