Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood
Lisa Damour
Untangled is a comprehensive guide by clinical psychologist Lisa Damour, offering insights into the developmental journey of teenage girls. Drawing from decades of experience and research, Damour identifies seven distinct transitions that girls navigate on their path to adulthood. Each chapter delves into these transitions, providing real-life anecdotes, practical advice, and strategies to help parents support their daughters through the complexities of adolescence. The book emphasizes understanding, empathy, and open communication as tools for fostering strong parent-daughter relationships.
Why It’s Included
Untangled stands out for its empathetic and research-backed approach to understanding teenage girls. Damour's framework offers parents a roadmap to navigate the often tumultuous adolescent years, emphasizing that many challenges are normal developmental processes rather than problems to be fixed. Her blend of clinical expertise and relatable storytelling makes complex psychological concepts accessible, providing parents with the tools to support their daughters effectively.
Who It’s For
This book is ideal for parents, caregivers, educators, and mentors of girls aged 10 to 20. It's particularly beneficial for those seeking to understand the emotional and psychological shifts during adolescence and looking for practical strategies to maintain strong, supportive relationships with teenage girls.
““Having raised two daughters and a son, I thought I understood the teenage years—but watching my first grandchild step into adolescence brought a whole new wave of emotions. Untangled gave me a fresh, compassionate perspective and reminded me that this transition is not just challenging—it’s essential. Lisa Damour speaks with wisdom that resonates across generations.””
Further Reading
Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls by Lisa Damour
The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
How to Talk So Teens Will Listen & Listen So Teens Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
Queen Bees and Wannabes by Rosalind Wiseman
