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 25, 2024

Untangling Family Life

Getting 10to20s to Open Up

Not all teenagers are talkers. Some 10to20s keep their cards close to the vest and share little about their inner worlds. Parents and caregivers can feel curious about what’s on their teens’ mind, and sometimes miss the close connection they used to have. In this Untangling Family Life video, Dr. Lisa Damour explains why teens clam up, offers strategies that can help get them talking, and answers commonly asked questions. Want to help your 10to20 understand why adults sometimes seem to nag (and how to get them to stop)? 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.