Teenagers don’t ignore your advice just to be difficult. Their brains, social world, and sense of self are in a complicated process of growth. That’s why it makes resistance a natural, yet frustrating ...

This post was coauthored by Gabriella P. Oettinger and Juan M. Dominguez, Ph.D. As we begin the new school year, the importance of understanding the challenges and risks that students face becomes ...

This is the first in a series of articles on the teen brain, based on a presentation given at Miami Beach Senior High School. If you are the type who wants to skip straight to the tips, don’t worry.

A recipient of the Smith Medal in 2020, Jensen is also a leading expert in adolescent brain development—its unique strengths and vulnerabilities—and the implications for medical care, education, and ...

When teenagers shift their sleep schedules between school days and weekends, the resulting mismatch can alter the physical ...

Understanding that relationship better is crucial to learn how to keep young children and teenagers safe as they grow up.

As teens spend less time with their friends in person, scientists are beginning to uncover how isolation may affect the developing “social brain." Here’s what we know—and when parents should be ...

Sandra Garrido does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...