230: Encore: Teens & Sleep with Journalist & Author Lisa L. Lewis

Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Raising Tweens & Teens

Dr. Lisa Damour/Reena Ninan

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

4.8 • 720 Ratings

🗓️ 29 July 2025

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Summary

Sleep is the secret weapon every teen needs—but few get enough of it. Lisa L. Lewis, journalist and author of “The Sleep-Deprived Teen: Why Our Teenagers Are So Tired, and How Parents and Schools Can Help Them Thrive,” joins Dr. Lisa & Reena to explain why sleep is critical to teen development and how parents can improve their child’s sleep habits, even during the summer. Find “The Sleep-Deprived Teen” book here: https://www.lisallewis.com/book ________________ Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Raising Tweens & Teens 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 sleep, sleep deprivation, summer bedtime battles, school start times, adolescent brain, parenting tired teens, tech and sleep, sleep hygiene 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.
0:38.1	We're here to help you untangle family life.
0:43.5	Encore Episode 230, Teens in Sleep with author and journalist Lisa L. Lewis.
0:57.7	Teens are often exhausted, and it's not just because they stay up late.
1:02.6	Sleep plays a vital role in mental health, focus, and even emotional regulation.
1:07.6	Journalist Lisa L. Lewis joins us to explain what's going on with teens and sleep and what families and schools can do to help kids get the rest they need.
1:12.3	Here's an encore episode of teens and sleep with journalist and author Lisa L. Lewis.
1:18.0	Well, I'm excited about our guest. I want to go ahead and introduce her.
1:22.1	Lisa L. Lewis is a journalist who's focused on parenting, education, and public health.
1:26.9	She's the author of an
1:27.8	incredible book. I absolutely love this one. It's called The Sleep Deprived Teen. Why our teenagers
1:32.8	are so tired and how parents in schools can help them thrive. Her book was actually born out
1:38.1	of her role in helping get California's landmark law on healthy school start times past. She's also a parent of two and currently lives in
1:45.9	California with her family. Lisa, welcome. Thank you so much for having me. It's great to be here.
1:51.9	And we've got two Lisa. So for everyone to be able to keep track at home, we've got our Dr. Lisa,
1:56.0	who's on every week and we've got you, Lisa, too, so we can kind of keep track of everyone here.
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