The Teen Brain

Teens are superlearners! Learn about how the teen brain grows and how tweens and teens think to communicate with them most effectively.

 

Get Better at Being Yourself with Meredith Walker, Co-Founder of Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls

Sep 11, 2026

As co-founder of Smart Girls along with actress Amy Poehler, Meredith Walker empowers young people to become their authentic selves.

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Failure Is a Temporary State

Jul 19, 2026

When your teen makes a mistake, they don’t earn a permanent label of failure. Teach your teen to bounce back by reminding them that this too shall pass while helping them move beyond the mistake.

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Get to Know How the Teen Brain Works

Jun 18, 2026

Six ways to guide teen brain development.

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Understand How Teens Think

Apr 04, 2026

Know how the teen brain works to improve communication.

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How to Respond When Your Teen Lies

Mar 23, 2026

To react or not to react when catching your teen in a lie—that is the question.

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How The Teen Brain Makes Decisions

Sep 04, 2025

Learn about the developing teen brain.

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