Lisa Damour, PhD

Mom. Psychologist. Creator: Untangling 10to20. Author of 3 NYT bestsellers for parents. Co-host: @AskLisaPodcast. Contributor: @UNICEF @NYTimes @CBSMornings.

[Lisa Damour, PhD @LDamour]

I’m thrilled to share that my new book, “The Emotional Lives of Parents”, is arriving this February—and is available for pre-order now.

If you pre-order your copy, you can collect two special gifts at https://t.co/GDvCjXc3vD: an exclusive live webinar with me and a book excerpt.

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Back-to-school season can be wonderfully busy—and a little chaotic. With so much going on at once, hiccups are to be expected. While our instinct may be to rush in and fix every problem, sometimes it’s okay to let our kids “feel the floor.”

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Gratitude is more than a mood booster—it can ease stress, support better sleep, and contribute to our overall well-being. Research shows that taking time to reflect on what we’re grateful for improves our emotional health.

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Here’s why your anxious teen may be avoiding the very thing they need to do.

[Lisa Damour, PhD @LDamour]

I’m thrilled to share that my new book, “The Emotional Lives of Parents”, is arriving this February—and is available for pre-order now: https://t.co/ekpOd3gN0v

If you pre-order your copy, you can collect two special gifts at https://t.co/SDrMNtEg2w.

[Lisa Damour, PhD @LDamour]

Children and teens do best when they are raised with both warmth and structure. Together, they create the foundation for healthy development.

[Lisa Damour, PhD @LDamour]

I’m always glad to support my colleagues at @SongforCharlie as they make content to help keep kids safe. If you live in Cleveland and have a teen who would like to be part of a film about healthy coping please fill out the form at the link below.

https://t.co/kY4zcjNz0F

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Vacations can be a wonderful opportunity for connection, but they can also be tricky for teenagers who are usually eager to be independent. One of the most helpful shifts parents can make is to build age-appropriate ways for teens to have some autonomy, even while vacationing.

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Wishing a meaningful Father’s Day to dads and father figures everywhere. And for those who approach this day with sadness, loss, or mixed emotions, I’m thinking of you as well.

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Rosalie, my AI-powered librarian, answers your questions about raising tweens and teens. Rosalie is a free resource that offers guidance by drawing only on my work — including my books, articles, podcast episodes, and more.

[Lisa Damour, PhD @LDamour]

Hobbies give teenagers more than something to do. They provide a source of enjoyment, competence, and identity beyond the pressures of school and social life.

[Noosphere @noosphereapp]

‘The kids don't know what to expect….And the parents don't know what to say.’

This week on #SundayNightWithChuckTodd, leading psychologist @LDamour joins @chucktodd for a conversation on how to help young people cope with today’s rapid change.

Plus, Chuck’s speech to the class of 2026 at John Carroll University. https://t.co/rjK07Btqtv

[Noosphere @noosphereapp]

“As soon as you take comfortable off the table, your options actually open,” —Lisa Damour.

This week on #SundayNightWithChuckTodd, leading psychologist @LDamour joins Chuck Todd to discuss how young people can build resilience in a moment of rapid change.

Plus, @chucktodd delivers a commencement address to the Class of 2026 at John Carroll University.

https://t.co/rjK07Btqtv

[Lisa Damour, PhD @LDamour]

What actually helps teens make good choices? More than anything, it’s having a strong, positive relationship with the adults who care for them.

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Here are two helpful phrases to have in your toolkit.

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Every Monday I send out an “Untangling Family Life” newsletter full of practical guidance on raising tweens and teens. Click here to read today’s newsletter and, if you like what you see, subscribe for free: https://t.co/Y9sXanKUtB

[Lisa Damour, PhD @LDamour]

Every Monday I send out an “Untangling Family Life” newsletter full of practical guidance on raising tweens and teens. Click here to read today’s newsletter and, if you like what you see, subscribe for free: https://t.co/rdNVMWVOyP

[Lisa Damour, PhD @LDamour]

Today I’m thinking of when I became a mother and sending love to my own (incredibly hip!) mom. Here’s to all who open their hearts to children. Happy Mother’s Day!

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My husband is a teacher, so I too many be biased on this issue. All the same, I'm thrilled to hear about this much-needed initiative!

[Richard V. Reeves @RichardvReeves]

My son is a teacher, which means I may be slightly biased on this issue, but it is a fact that men make up just 23% of the U.S. teaching workforce. Today, on National Teacher Appreciation Day, I'm proud to announce the launch of the Male Educator Network & Policy Institute (MEN) led by @curtiseveryday.

[Lisa Damour, PhD @LDamour]

Welcome to what can feel like the "100 Days of May" — school events, ceremonies, spirit weeks, and exams all arriving at once, making this stretch both meaningful and exhausting. Summer is close, but there's still a lot to get through first.