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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Under Pressure

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.

Untangled

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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December 11, 2024

“Inside Out 2”: Using the Film to Have Important Conversations with Kids

Pixar’s Inside Out 2 was one of 2024’s biggest success stories—and not just for its record box office numbers. The original Inside Out was pathbreaking for its celebration of the full scope of human emotions, including those we find uncomfortable. Building on that legacy, Inside Out 2 adds to the mix a set of emotions that arrive with adolescence: anxiety, embarrassment, envy, and ennui. By bringing the complexities of teenage development to the fore, the film paves the way for parents and kids to engage in meaningful discussions about our emotional lives. To make the most of these conversations, use this 26-minute video as a guide.

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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.