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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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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February 1, 2024

Untangling Family Life

Helping 10to20s Deal with Social Friction

Conflict is part of life – and it’s certainly part of life for teens. Given that 10to20s spend much of their time with peers they did not choose, we shouldn’t be surprised when they rub each other the wrong way. In this Untangling Family Life video, Dr. Lisa Damour outlines the difference between conflict and bullying, explains how adults can help 10to20s have healthy conflicts, and answers commonly asked questions.

Want to offer your 10to20 guidance on how to handle conflict well? 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.