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The Teenage Brain

The brain’s center for judgment, learning and decision-making (the frontal lobe) doesn’t fully mature until the early 20’s, leaving teens especially vulnerable to making quick, often risky, impulsive choices. 

In addition, the teen brain’s emotional center (amygdala) is not well controlled by the frontal lobe, making teens especially susceptible to peer pressure and more volatile, often prone to unpredictable behavior. Understanding the development of the teen brain and its limitations can help parents make more effective decisions.
  • Basic Facts About the Teen Brain by B-PEN
  • The Teen Brain 
  • NIMH The Teen Brain: 6 Things to Know
  • A Parent's Guide to Understanding the Teen Brain 
  • Teen Safe  an excellent source of information and 15-minute course that is well worth taking
  • Brain Development and Teen Behavior
  • Teen Brain: Behavior, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
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    • Brookline Youth Risk Behavior Survey
    • Eating Disorders & Body Image
    • Healthy Habits
    • Healthy Relationships
    • LGBTQIA+ Health
    • Marijuana
    • Mental Health
    • Prescription Drugs
    • Teens & Screens - Social Media, Technology & Gaming
    • Teens & Driving
    • The Teenage Brain
    • Transitions
    • Alcohol
    • Vaping & E-Cigs
  • Parenting
    • Parenting
    • Parenting through the Pandemic
    • Parent Updates
    • College Transitions
    • Talking about Race
    • Tip Sheets for Parents
  • Additional Resources
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