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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June 6, 2024

Untangling Family Life

Risky Business: What Adults Can Do to Keep Teens Safe

By their nature, teens are drawn to risk, so helping them stay safe is a critical issue for parents and caregivers. Fortunately, there is much we can do to prime adolescents to make smart choices, even as they seek out new and exciting experiences. In this Untangling Family Life video, I offer some clear “dos” and “don’ts,” all in the interest of helping teens see adults as valuable partners in managing the risky situations that will inevitably come their way.

To learn more about making safe choices, 10to20s can watch the Dear Teenagers video “How to be Smart about the Risks That You Take” 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.