227: Encore: The Power of Belonging with Special Guest Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble

Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Parenting

Dr. Lisa Damour/Reena Ninan

Kids & Family, Mental Health, Parenting, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 720 Ratings

🗓️ 8 July 2025

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Social isolation, loneliness, and friendship struggles are all too common in middle and high school. Celebrated psychologist & author Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble joins Dr. Lisa and Reena to talk about how to help kids feel connected and valued—at home, at school, and in their communities. Learn more about Dr. Alfiee here: https://dralfiee.com/ To learn more about the AAKOMA Project, visit: https://aakomaproject.org/ ________________ “Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Parenting” is the essential podcast for parents seeking expert guidance, tested strategies, and psychological insights on raising kids, especially tweens and teens. Join renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour and former journalist and mom of two Reena Ninan as they explore real-life parenting challenges. Looking to learn more about how to boost kids’ resilience, build their confidence, or support their emotional well-being? Dr. Lisa and Reena have got you covered! Together they address listener questions about stress, anxiety, social media concerns, school pressures, and challenges in peer relationships. Each episode provides practical advice and science-backed solutions to help parents raise resilient, confident, and emotionally healthy kids. Tune in every week for the latest topics in parenting, child psychology, and family wellness. Get answers to your most pressing parenting questions. New episodes drop every Tuesday. Check out our Ask Lisa Podcast Playlists. Binge specific topics like Raising Sons, Staying Connected to Your Teen: https://www.youtube.com/@asklisapodcast/playlists ________________ Episode Keywords: teen loneliness, social anxiety, middle school friendships, teen mental health, inclusivity, parenting diverse kids, sense of belonging, emotional support for teens Show Keywords: ask lisa podcast, dr lisa damour, reena ninan, psychology, parenting, podcast, teens, tweens, parenting teens, parenting tweens, teen parenting, tween parenting, parenting tips, parenting advice, positive parenting, parenting podcast, teen behavior, tween challenges, raising tweens, raising teens, parenting hacks, parenting help, family dynamics, kids podcast, mental health, teen mental health, attachment styles, emotional intelligence

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0:00.0	Tell me a parenting issue everyone struggles with, with tweens and teens, but no one talks about.
0:06.9	Rina, I think a lot of people feel like they just don't know how to connect to their kid anymore.
0:12.3	I'm Rina Ninen and welcome to Ask Lisa, the Psychology of Parenting Podcast.
0:18.7	And I'm Dr. Lisa D'Amour.
0:20.3	We bring you science-back strategies for managing anxiety, discipline, intense emotions, and more.
0:26.6	We decode tough parenting challenges with tips that you can use right now.
0:32.0	So subscribe to Ask Lisa, the Psychology of Parenting Podcast, and join our YouTube community today. We're here to help
0:39.3	you untangle family life. Encore episode 227, The Power of Belonging with special guest,
0:48.0	Dr. Alfie Braylin Noble. Belonging isn't just a warm and fuzzy idea it can also be a powerful protector of kids mental health
1:00.6	dr alfi joins us for a heartfelt conversation about what it takes to help all children feel seen
1:06.7	accepted and connected especially in the summer months when social groups shift and school support
1:13.2	fades. Belonging matters more than ever. Let me guess. You have your holiday list done. You've got the
1:20.5	gifts wrapped. Everything's good to go. How are you feeling? How you doing? No, I do not. And every year this
1:26.0	time, I think next year I'm going to do it in the summer. I'm going to get Christmas done in the summer. And every year this time, I think next year I'm going to do it in the summer.
1:28.5	I'm going to get Christmas done in the summer. And every year I do not. No, I am totally behind
1:33.1	the eight ball. How about you? You know what? I've just decided I'm pairing it down this year.
1:37.0	I'm finally pairing it down this year. And people will just have to understand.
1:41.4	It's just too much going on, Lisa, too much. It's a lot.
1:45.4	I'm always happy. We celebrate Christmas. I'm always happy on the 26th. I feel like I've crossed
1:49.4	some finish line and I can relax. I know. Grandmother Nani used to say that Christmas ends on
1:54.8	Christmas Eve and start packing up the tree because it's like it's a full on, it's a full on month. It's a full on month. But I am excited
2:02.4	to talk about the subject. You have wanted to have this guest on who we met, remember back in
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