The Emotional Lives of Teenagers

The Emotional Lives of Teenagers

Lisa's latest New York Times best seller is an urgently needed guide to help parents understand their teenagers’ intense and often fraught emotional lives—and how to support them through this critical developmental stage.

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Lisa’s second New York Times best seller is a celebrated guide to addressing the alarming increase in anxiety and stress in girls from elementary school through college.

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Untangled

Lisa’s award-winning New York Times best seller–now available in nineteen languages–is a sane, informed, and engaging guide for parents of teenage girls.

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January 20, 2024

Untangling Family Life

Helping 10to20s Find Motivation

Teenagers don’t always feel motivated to do the things they are supposed to do – especially when it comes to doing their work for school. In this Untangling Family Lives video, Dr. Damour breaks down why adults shouldn’t feel discouraged when teens lack motivation, explains how to help teenagers find the motivation they need, and answers some of the most commonly asked questions. Want to help your 10to20 know what to do when motivation goes missing? Check out this Dear Teenagers video.

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The advice provided here by Dr. Damour and the resources shared by her AI-powered librarian, Rosalie, will not and do not constitute - or serve as a substitute for - professional psychological treatment, therapy, or other types of professional advice or intervention. If you have concerns about your child’s well-being, consult a physician or mental health professional.

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