$20.99 sale price when purchased online
$28.00 list price
Target Online store #3991
About this item
Highlights
- NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - An urgently needed guide to help parents understand their teenagers' intense and often fraught emotional lives--and how to support teens through this critical developmental stage--from the author of Untangled and Under Pressure Dr. Lisa Damour worked as an expert collaborator on Pixar's Inside Out 2!
- About the Author: Recognized as a thought leader by the American Psychological Association, Lisa Damour, Ph.D., co-hosts the Ask Lisa podcast, writes about adolescents for the The New York Times, appears as a regular contributor to CBS News, works in collaboration with UNICEF, and maintains a clinical practice.
- 256 Pages
- Family + Relationships, Life Stages
Description
About the Book
"An urgently needed guide to help parents understand their teenagers' emotional highs and lows-and how to support their sons and daughters through this critical development stage-from the New York Times bestselling author of Untangled and Under Pressure. In teenagers, powerful emotions are the rule, not the exception. Unfortunately, many of today's parents now regard their teens' negative feelings as disruptive, dangerous, or diagnosable, thanks to the rise of the wellness industry and the widespread use of psychotropic drugs. To make matters worse, the global pandemic, academic pressure, social media stress, and a bleak environmental future have left today's teenagers feeling overwhelmed. Parents who read this book will learn: a teenager's mental health isn't just about "feeling good," it's about having the appropriate feelings at the appropriate time. Parents can help their teens regulate those feelings to avoid emotional floods. strategies to keep teens from being overwhelmed by their emotions, so that kids aren't at the mercy of their moods how to connect with their teens to facilitate open, honest conversations how to deal with their teens' arguments, risk taking, romance, friendships, social media, and much more With concrete, relatable explanations embedded in vibrant, real-life anecdotes, The Emotional Lives of Teenagers gives parents the science-based information they need to guide their teens through a challenging developmental phase during challenging times"--Book Synopsis
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - An urgently needed guide to help parents understand their teenagers' intense and often fraught emotional lives--and how to support teens through this critical developmental stage--from the author of Untangled and Under Pressure Dr. Lisa Damour worked as an expert collaborator on Pixar's Inside Out 2! "How are we supposed to get our kids through these daunting years? There are countless books on the subject, but The Emotional Lives of Teenagers is the nuanced, empathetic one I wish I'd had when I was in the trenches."--Judith Newman, The New York Times Book Review In teenagers, powerful emotions come with the territory. And as teens contend with 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 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.
Review Quotes
"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 "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
"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 "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 "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 "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
About the Author
Recognized as a thought leader by the American Psychological Association, Lisa Damour, Ph.D., co-hosts the Ask Lisa podcast, writes about adolescents for the The New York Times, appears as a regular contributor to CBS News, works in collaboration with UNICEF, and maintains a clinical practice. She is the author of two New York Times bestsellers, Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood and Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls. She and her husband have two daughters and live in Shaker Heights, Ohio.Dimensions (Overall): 8.55 Inches (H) x 5.63 Inches (W) x .97 Inches (D)
Weight: .78 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 256
Genre: Family + Relationships
Sub-Genre: Life Stages
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Format: Hardcover
Author: Lisa Damour
Language: English
Street Date: February 21, 2023
TCIN: 86861978
UPC: 9780593500019
Item Number (DPCI): 247-08-7628
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
If the item details above aren’t accurate or complete, we want to know about it.
Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 0.97 inches length x 5.63 inches width x 8.55 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.78 pounds
We regret that this item cannot be shipped to PO Boxes.
This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: United States Minor Outlying Islands, American Samoa (see also separate entry under AS), Puerto Rico (see also separate entry under PR), Northern Mariana Islands, Virgin Islands, U.S., APO/FPO, Guam (see also separate entry under GU)
Return details
This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
See the return policy for complete information.
Frequently bought together
Guests also viewed
Discover more options
4.0 out of 5 stars with 2 reviews
100% would recommend
2 recommendations
Very Helpful Resource for Parents of Teens
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Pat - 8 months ago
If you're the parent of a teenager, you will be captivated by every word. The author has an exceptional way of helping parents (or grandparents even) connect with their teens. The author also has an amazing podcast and a great newsletter by email. This author is a gem!
Some good insight w/ a word of warning
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Robin Gold - 2 years ago
Written by best-selling author, Lisa Damour, The Emotional Lives of Teenagers walks parents through the inner lives of todays' teenagers as they navigate the ups and downs of this transitional stage. In the teenage years, emotions run high, leaving kids and parents both feeling anxious and overwhelmed. This guide helps parents: *learn to identify what's normal and when to look for help *understand the true definition of mental health and how to foster it *develop the best connection strategies for reaching their teens *and more! I really apprecitate that Damour used real life examples and strategies both from her counseling practice and her own parenting journey. It's refreshing to hear from an author who shares both her triumphs and her struggles in reaching teens, and what she's learned from both. Additionally, the book hits on practical application and not just theoretical ideas. However, this is one of those books that I had to read with some discernment. Damour addresses some modern issues in parenting and rather than encouraging parent to guide teenagers, she asserts that parents should be open to the teenagers' leading. This can be a concerning issue as parents generally possess life experience that could help equip teenagers and in this case is disregarded. All in all, I found many helpful strategies and insights in The Emotional Lives of Teenagers. The author did a great job identifying emotions and how to handle them, both in the teen's life as well as the parent's. Her definition of mental health and how to foster it was particularly interesting and helpful. Just read with your brain on. *Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.