Untangled

Untangled is a highly engaging and informed guide for parents of adolescent girls, written by Lisa Damour, Ph.D., director of the internationally renowned Laurel School’s Center for Research on Girls. Damour provides a broad framework for understanding the seven distinct developmental transitions of teenage girls, including Parting with Childhood, Contending with Adult Authority, Entering the Romantic World, and Caring for Herself. The book addresses common questions and scenarios, enabling parents to understand, connect with, and grow with their daughters. Parents can embrace and enjoy the challenge of raising a healthy, happy young woman when they know what makes their daughter tick.