Originally published in 2016, Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions of Adolescence, has long been hailed as a sane, engaging, and deeply informed guide for parents of daughters. In this instant New York Times best seller, Dr. Damour draws on decades of clinical experience and the latest research to illuminate seven distinct—and entirely normal—developmental transitions that turn girls into adults, including Parting with Childhood, Contending with Adult Authority, Entering the Romantic World, and Caring for Herself. Offering realistic scenarios and practical advice on how to engage with teens in constructive ways, Untangled provides parents with both a broad framework for understanding their daughters and clear answers to their most common questions.
In February 2025, Untangled was released in a timely, updated edition, addressing evolving topics such as social media, gender fluidity, and drug use. Here is Dr. Damour’s interview on CBS Mornings, where she discusses the book’s enduring relevance, its updates, and how publishing it changed her life.
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