Teens

illustration of teenager, thoughts are coiled around head, you can see the writing
Compassion
The Amazing, Tumultuous, Wild, Wonderful, Teenage Brain 

“What’s going on in that head of yours?” How many adults have asked an adolescent some form of that question? In his book, Brainstorm, a New York Times bestseller, Dr. Dan Siegel decided to go a step further and actually answer that question. The results are surprising—and very exciting. Read More 

  • Daniel Siegel
  • October 31, 2016
Compassion
All in the Same Boat 

Teenagers leave the comforts of home and phone, live together on a tiny boat, and discover how to be alone and how to pull together. It’s not easy, but it’s unforgettable. Read More 

  • Carsten Knox
  • October 31, 2016
two teenage girls hanging out on dock
Calm
Three Tips for Raising Resilient Teens 

The teen years are tumultuous, but as adolescents test boundaries and become a bit defiant, it also lays the groundwork for a sense of purpose and individuality. Here's how parents can help teens thrive. Read More 

  • Theo Koffler
  • October 19, 2016
challenging kids
Kids and Teens
Connecting with Challenging Kids by Leaning in to Discomfort 

Off-putting behavior can make us feel awkward—but it's a message, an unintentional way that children and teens telegraph their emotional pain. When we lean in to that pain, the results change the conversation. Read More 

  • Mitch Abblett and Joseph D'Antuono, Esq.
  • September 19, 2016
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