The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescents

The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescents (2023) by Lisa Damour is a parenting book about adolescents' emotions. Damour, a clinical psychologist, argues that strong feelings are a normal and useful part of growing up, not a sign that something is wrong. She explains how teenagers' emotional development works, how it differs between boys and girls and how parents can help with anxiety, anger and sadness, offering advice on listening, setting limits and knowing when to seek professional help.

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Mel Robbins: “Her latest book, the Emotional Lives of Teenagers, is a must read. In my opinion.”