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.

Under Pressure

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. Now, because of its enduring popularity, Untangled is available in a revised and updated edition that supplements the timeless guidance at the heart of the original with fresh consideration of—and help for—challenges that have emerged recently for teens.

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October 10, 2024

Dear Teenagers

What You Need to Know About Pornography

Research shows that by age 17, 73% of teenagers will have seen pornography online. In this Dear Teenagers video, Dr. Damour explains to 10to20s what pornography is, reasons to avoid it, and information about how it can interfere with a healthy love life.

You can show this Dear Teenagers video to your 10to20, watch it with them, or use it for guidance on how to talk with young people about pornography. For parents looking for advice on “How to Talk to 10to20s About Pornography” make sure you check out this Untangling Family Life 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.

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