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Lisa Damour is a psychologist who writes about the inner lives of teenage girls with unusual calm, and her books are worth reading because they replace worry with clear, practical ways to support a daughter through the harder years. Start with Under Pressure, which explains that some stress and anxiety are normal and even useful, then shows how to tell healthy strain from harmful levels and how to respond to school pressure, friendships and social media. Parents raising daughters in the region, along with teachers and school counselors who watch girls carry heavy exam and family expectations, will get the most from this book and from Untangled, her guide to the transitions into adulthood.

Under Pressure

Help girls navigate academic, social, and emotional pressure with practical support that builds confidence, calm, and resilience.

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What is Under Pressure about?

Under Pressure (2019) explores why stress and anxiety among girls have risen sharply and what parents and teachers can do about it. Lisa Damour explains that some stress and anxiety are normal and even helpful, and shows how to tell the difference between healthy and harmful levels. She offers practical guidance on school pressure, friendships, social media, and helping girls build resilience.

Who should read Under Pressure?

Parents worried about their daughter's stress and anxiety
Teachers supporting girls through school and social pressure
Anyone helping girls build calm, confidence and resilience

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Untangled

Guide girls through 7 key transitions into adulthood with practical support that strengthens emotional growth, resolves conflict, and deepens connection.

16 min

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What is Untangled about?

Untangled (2016) guides parents through the normal stages of development that girls go through during their teenage years. Lisa Damour describes seven transitions, such as parting with childhood, joining a new peer group, managing emotions, and planning for the future, and explains what each looks like and how parents can help. The book reassures parents and offers practical advice for supporting daughters with confidence.

Who should read Untangled?

Parents of teenage daughters seeking reassuring, practical guidance
Mothers and fathers worried about their teenage daughter's mood swings
Parents hoping to deepen their connection with their daughters

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About Lisa Damour

Lisa Damour is an American clinical psychologist, author, and speaker who specialises in the emotional lives of teenagers. She has written a monthly column for The New York Times and co-hosts a popular parenting podcast. Her books include Untangled, Under Pressure, and The Emotional Lives of Teenagers.

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