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September 1, 2025 40 mins

Parenting kids has always had challenges, but now, in the tech revolution, conflicts are at a new level. The good news is that research shows that conflicts done well have all sorts of benefits for youth. But how do we ensure healthier conflicts?

Dr. Ruston talks with Lisa Damour, Ph.D., psychologist and author of three New York Times best-selling books about adolescents, including "The Emotional Lives of Teenagers."

The episode explores teen psychology, common screen time arguments, and several approaches to having healthier conflicts. The episode is intended for adult and youth audiences.

 
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Lisa Damour

 

Research References

The role of music in adolescents' mood regulation (Sage Journal)

Extreme Metal Music and Anger Processing (Frontiers in Human Neuroscience)

The appeal of sad music: A brief overview of current directions in research on motivations for listening to sad music (The Arts in Psychotherapy)

 

Additional Links 

Lisa Damour's website 

The Ask Lisa Podcast

 

Books by Lisa Damour

Untangled

Under Pressure 

The Emotional Lives Of Teenagers

 

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