The science of raising kids (Part 3): Why adolescent brains are wired differently | Jennifer Pfeifer
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Neuroscientist Jennifer Pfeifer explores the brain changes in adolescents and how to support them during this critical period.
Neuroscientist Jennifer Pfeifer digs into the fascinating brain changes driving young people’s behavior during the critical years of adolescence. She debunks some of the biggest misunderstandings about teens — including puberty, hormones and the impact of social media on mental health — and shows how to support kids during this period of growth and possibility. Learn more about our flagship conference happening this April at attend.ted.com/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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