What’s Going on Inside the Teen Brain?
It's a time of rapid brain development—and risk. Here's why we need to give teens the space—and the safety—to grow. Read More
It's a time of rapid brain development—and risk. Here's why we need to give teens the space—and the safety—to grow. Read More
“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
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
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
Three things that are on the top of our editors' minds right now. Read More
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
According to a recent study, training teens in a "growth mindset" can reduce their stress and improve their grades. Read More
Teen stress is on the rise. According to a new study, learning mindfulness and self-compassion can help teens cope. Read More
The largest study of its kind will examine the effects of mindfulness on teens and their mental health. Read More
Here are some tips for parents to help prevent gender bias in their kids from the Harvard School of Education. Read More
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