Sep 1, 2025
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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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)
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Books by Lisa Damour
The Emotional Lives Of Teenagers