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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--from the New York Times bestselling author of Untangled and Under PressureIn teenagers, powerful emotions come with the territory. And with so many of today's teens contending with academic pressure, social media stress, worries about the future, and concerns about their own mental health, it's easy for them--and their parents--to feel anxious and overwhelmed. But it doesn't have to be that way.Parents who read this book will learn: - what to expect in the normal course of adolescent emotional development and when it's time to worry- why teens (and adults) need to understand that mental health isn't about ""feeling good"" but about having feelings that fit the moment, even if those feelings are unwanted or painful- strategies for supporting teens who feel at the mercy of their emotions so they can become psychologically aware and skilled at managing their feelings- how to approach common challenges that come with adolescence, such as friction at home, spiking anxiety, risky behavior, navigating friendships and romances, the pull of social media, and many more- the best ways to stay connected to their teens and how to provide the kind of relationship that adolescents need and wantWith clear, research-informed explanations alongside illuminating, real-life examples, The Emotional Lives of Teenagers gives parents the concrete, practical information they need to steady their teens through the bumpy yet transformational journey into adulthood.*Includes a downloadable PDF of recommended resources from the book

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"A calm, wise, and empathetic guide to a difficult period for both adolescents and parents.-- ""Kirkus Reviews"" Damour's down-to-earth tone gives this the feel of a conversation with a friend, while the psychology offers valuable perspective into the scientific underpinnings of adolescence. Parents of teens will want to check this out.-- ""Publishers Weekly"" Filled with relatable situations, examples, and suggestions for constructive conversations, this book will be welcomed by parents and anyone who works with adolescents. Parents looking for timely advice and reassurance will find it here in clear layman's language.-- ""Booklist"" I can't recommend this book enough. Damour gives parents practical and actionable research-backed advice to ensure their children develop the emotional skills they need to thrive.-- ""Marc Brackett, director, Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and author of Permission to Feel"" In her latest book, Dr. Damour dispels harmful but pervasive myths about teen mental health. If, like most parents, you find yourself alienated or confused by your teen's unpredictable feelings, add this book to the top of your reading pile immediately.-- ""Michelle Icard, author of Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen"" Lisa Damour applies her decades of clinical experience to one of the most essential questions of our time: How can adults best support adolescent mental health? She hands parents, teachers, coaches, and mentors the playbook they need to help teenagers feel heard, healthy, and whole.-- ""Jewel, singer-songwriter and mental health advocate"" This book offers a crucial reframing that helps parents understand teens, their emotions, and their behavior. I couldn't love it more. Damour gifts us with knowledge, words, and practical advice to reach our teenagers so that we can be the parents they need us to be as they become fully themselves.-- ""Tina Payne Bryson, co-author of The Whole-Brain Child"" The Emotional Lives of Teenagers does a very simple and very difficult thing. It helps me feel ready for the joy, and the storm, to come.-- ""Slate"" The Emotional Lives of Teenagers is written as clearly, usefully, and warmly as anything I've read about the psychology of adolescence. Lisa Damour explains why intense feelings--including negative ones--are a key part of teenage development, and how we can help young people understand and embrace the full spectrum of human emotion. I give it my highest recommendation!-- ""Angela Duckworth, author of Grit and co-founder of Character Lab"""

A calm, wise, and empathetic guide to a difficult period for both adolescents and parents.-- ""Kirkus Reviews"" Damour's down-to-earth tone gives this the feel of a conversation with a friend, while the psychology offers valuable perspective into the scientific underpinnings of adolescence. Parents of teens will want to check this out.-- ""Publishers Weekly"" Filled with relatable situations, examples, and suggestions for constructive conversations, this book will be welcomed by parents and anyone who works with adolescents. Parents looking for timely advice and reassurance will find it here in clear layman's language.-- ""Booklist"" I can't recommend this book enough. Damour gives parents practical and actionable research-backed advice to ensure their children develop the emotional skills they need to thrive.-- ""Marc Brackett, director, Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and author of Permission to Feel"" In her latest book, Dr. Damour dispels harmful but pervasive myths about teen mental health. If, like most parents, you find yourself alienated or confused by your teen's unpredictable feelings, add this book to the top of your reading pile immediately.-- ""Michelle Icard, author of Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen"" Lisa Damour applies her decades of clinical experience to one of the most essential questions of our time: How can adults best support adolescent mental health? She hands parents, teachers, coaches, and mentors the playbook they need to help teenagers feel heard, healthy, and whole.-- ""Jewel, singer-songwriter and mental health advocate"" This book offers a crucial reframing that helps parents understand teens, their emotions, and their behavior. I couldn't love it more. Damour gifts us with knowledge, words, and practical advice to reach our teenagers so that we can be the parents they need us to be as they become fully themselves.-- ""Tina Payne Bryson, co-author of The Whole-Brain Child"" The Emotional Lives of Teenagers does a very simple and very difficult thing. It helps me feel ready for the joy, and the storm, to come.-- ""Slate"" The Emotional Lives of Teenagers is written as clearly, usefully, and warmly as anything I've read about the psychology of adolescence. Lisa Damour explains why intense feelings--including negative ones--are a key part of teenage development, and how we can help young people understand and embrace the full spectrum of human emotion. I give it my highest recommendation!-- ""Angela Duckworth, author of Grit and co-founder of Character Lab""

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Lisa Damour, Ph.D., graduated with honors from Yale University, worked for the Yale Child Study Center, then received her doctorate in clinical psychology at the University of Michigan. She is the author of numerous academic papers and chapters related to education and child development. Dr. Damour directs Laurel School's Center for Research on Girls, maintains a private psychotherapy practice, consults and speaks internationally, and is a faculty associate of the Schubert Center for Child Studies and a clinical instructor at Case Western Reserve University. She and her husband have two daughters and live in Shaker Heights, Ohio. Lisa Damour, Ph.D., graduated with honors from Yale University, worked for the Yale Child Study Center, then received her doctorate in clinical psychology at the University of Michigan. She is the author of numerous academic papers and chapters related to education and child development. Dr. Damour directs Laurel School's Center for Research on Girls, maintains a private psychotherapy practice, consults and speaks internationally, and is a faculty associate of the Schubert Center for Child Studies and a clinical instructor at Case Western Reserve University. She and her husband have two daughters and live in Shaker Heights, Ohio.

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