Growth & Development

Adolescence is a time of profound growth. Parents must understand the physical, social and emotional development that occurs in order to raise young people prepared to thrive.

Teens Learn Your Sleep Habits

May 15, 2026

Sleep affects your mood, health, and ability to manage stress. And guess what? Teens learn the value of sleep from YOU.

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Understand How Your Teen Experiences Peer Pressure

May 15, 2026

Are you trying to understand why your teenager has a hard time saying an emphatic no.

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When Should You Let Your Child Get a Smartphone?

Apr 22, 2026

It's hard to know the right time to give your child their own cellphone, but research guides us to an answer.

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Help Teens Leave the Nest

Apr 22, 2026

Help your teen leave the nest by encouraging them to take healthy risks while still at home.

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Help Your Teen Find a Mentor

Apr 15, 2026

The benefits of mentorship don’t end in the teen years. Teens who are mentored grow up to make meaningful contributions to the world as adults.

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Understand How Teens Think

Apr 04, 2026

Know how the teen brain works to improve communication.

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Category: The Teen Brain

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