Parenting Adult Kids Without Losing Your Mind (or Their Trust) | Lisa Damour Ph.D.

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What if your teenager's emotional storms and late-night worries aren't problems to fix, but signs of healthy development?


Lisa Damour, Ph.D., author of The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescents, joins two parents for an intimate conversation that flips conventional wisdom about raising teens and young adults on its head. Together, we explore surprising truths about perfectionism, emotional development, and maintaining connection with kids who seem to be pulling away, offering practical strategies for parents navigating these challenging yet transformative years.


You can find Lisa at: Website | Instagram | Episode Transcript


If you LOVED this episode, you’ll also love the conversations we had with David Yeager about inspiring young people through the mentor mindset.


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What if your teenager's emotional storms and late-night worries aren't problems to fix, but signs of healthy development?


Lisa Damour, Ph.D., author of The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescents, joins two parents for an intimate conversation that flips conventional wisdom about raising teens and young adults on its head. Together, we explore surprising truths about perfectionism, emotional development, and maintaining connection with kids who seem to be pulling away, offering practical strategies for parents navigating these challenging yet transformative years.


You can find Lisa at: Website | Instagram | Episode Transcript


If you LOVED this episode, you’ll also love the conversations we had with David Yeager about inspiring young people through the mentor mindset.


Check out our offerings & partners: 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2025-10-23 54 min
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