The Emotional Lives of Teenagers

Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescents

By: Lisa Damour Ph.D.

Narrated by: Lisa Damour Ph.D.

Length: 6 hrs and 15 mins

Publisher's summary

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 Pressure

In 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 listen to 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 want

With 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

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2023 Lisa Damour (P)2023 Random House Audio

Critic reviews

“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

“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

“A calm, wise, and empathetic guide to a difficult period for both adolescents and parents.” —Kirkus Reviews

She does it again

Lisa Damour is such a brilliant and comforting voice of reason during the confusing and very tough stage of raising teenagers. I only wish I could put my daughter in her office.

This should be a required parental reading

Provides all the insight needed to get through the teenage years with love and connection. The voice is easy to listen to and makes it enjoyable. Wish I had this for my older kids.

Invaluable Resource for Parents!

I just finished listening to The Emotional Lives of Teenagers, and I am just blown away by how much important information Dr. Damour was able to squeeze into this book, which was wonderfully enjoyable to listen to. There was a perfect mix of research and practical tips with lots of interesting anecdotes sprinkled in. I especially liked Dr. Damours suggestions of actual things you could say to your child in a variety of challenging situations. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is a parent or who works with adolescents!

Short and sweet. Lots of examples. I loved it.

Great book. I loved the way is written. Very practical advice. Do yourself a favor and buy it!

Stay the course!

This is my most favorite book by Lisa Damour. Disclaimer: I currently have 2 teenage boys. There is a bounty of helpful & applicable information. Key takeaways for me: LISTEN, sympathize, be nearby “in the background,” and just because they don’t want to be seen with you or like your outfit does not mean they do not love you!

A MUST READ!/LISTEN

I wish I had this.advice 10.years ago. I still have two adult teens who live at home and I feel like I can still be a mentor and help them to understand what they are dealing with. I understand better where my parenting could use some help and see how this book can help.so many of my parents' families As a teacher/admin this book is highly recommended for any girl parent at age 11 and boys the year after. I am more aware of common triggers and what is happening to our youth.

Amazing Book

The book provides valuable guidance on being a great parent to a teenager. As a mother of one, I enjoyed it and took notes, eager to apply the advice it offers.

Helpful information and ideas

Author’s presentation style is relatable and she is easy to listen to. She gives great examples using sample cases from her practice.

Must read/listen for all parents

Tactical advice and helps give empathy for what it’s like to be an adolescent again.

a must read for parents

if you a teenager or pre-teen, I strongly recommend this book. It helped me make sense of a lot that happens on a daily basis with my kids