The Emotional Lives of Teenagers

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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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September 17, 2024

NPR: Want to Support Your Gen Z Kids? Talking Really Helps.

For tweens and teens, the return to school always comes with big changes: new routines, unfamiliar classes, and evolving friendships. Parents can help kids navigate these transitions by holding space for the wide range of feelings they bring home as the school year gets rolling. In this “Life Kit” podcast interview for NPR, Dr. Damour discusses the timeless and timely challenges young people face and unpacks the results of her new Gallup survey on how adults can best support Gen Z youth.

Listen to the 22-minute “Life Kit” NPR podcast interview here.

Read the full NPR article here.

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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.