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The Teen Brain

National Institute of Mental Health [NIMH]
This excellent, in-depth site explains the science behind the development of the "teen brain" and the recent major discoveries made in adolescent neuroscience.

PBS.org: Inside the Teenaged Brain

A superb presentation centered on the debate for core cause(s) of "reckless" adolescent behavior: some scientists claim immature frontal lobes are key, while others focus on teens lack of REM sleep and some scientists say "the between desired behaviors and brain structure is totally unknown."

TeenagersToday.com: The Teenaged Brain
Does your teen switch from cuddly and lovable one minute to emotional and defensive the next? Does this behavior make you doubt your parenting skill? If so, read this very valuable resource for parents struggling with their teens and confused by their behavior. This article gives wonderful explanations backed with scientific data as to why your teen is acting as s/he is and what you as a parent can do for yourself and them during this emotionally turbulent time.

Secrets of the Teen Brain
This TIME article interviews teens and their families who volunteered for an extensive, ongoing research project based on teen brain development and led by Dr. Jay Giedd.

Family Education: The Teenaged Brain
This humorously written, informational article explains the difference between an adult brain versus a teen's brain and how this affects teen behavior regarding judgment, impulse control and emotion. Also offers parental tips for handling the teen years.

Well Cast
This site talks about the growth of the human brain during adolescence and its effects on teen behavior such as, but not limited to: impulse-control, judgment, decision-making, planning, organization and emotionality.


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