253: How to Future-Proof Your Kids in 2026

Are you worried about how your tween or teen will navigate an unpredictable future?

With AI accelerating, the economy shifting, and the world feeling increasingly fragile, many parents are asking, “How do I prepare my child for what’s ahead?”

In this New Year’s episode of Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Raising Tweens & Teens, Dr. Lisa Damour and Reena Ninan break down what kids actually need to thrive in 2026 and beyond. Drawing on psychology, developmental research, and decades of clinical experience, Lisa shares a powerful new framework to help kids grow into adaptable, ethical, and emotionally steady young adults, no matter what the future holds.

💡 YOU'LL LEARN:

- Dr. Lisa’s ACED framework for building lifelong resilience

- What quality best predicts long-term adult wellbeing

- Practical language you can use to help kids face frustration, setbacks, and ethical dilemmas

If you’ve ever wondered how to raise a good human in chaotic times, you’re in the right place.

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