How to show up for teens when big emotions arise

March 30, 2023·21 min·2 clips

Psychologist Lisa DeMore reveals why teenage brains have a 'design flaw' that makes emotions overpower logic.

Psychologist Lisa DeMore discusses how teenage brain development creates emotional challenges and offers practical tools for parents to support teens through big emotions. She covers pandemic impacts, distinguishing normal distress from mental health concerns, and strategies for communication and emotional regulation.

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