Protect Your Teen’s Brain From Injury

While the term “injury” may conjure up visions of hospital emergency room visits for sprained ankles, teen brain injuries are a lot more serious. Drug use, alcohol, and other harmful substances can damage a teen’s developing brain. Car or bike accidents can cause concussions, so encourage seatbelt and helmet use. Remember, their brains are currently rapidly taking in massive amounts of information, and that brain is deciding what information to keep or drop. Your teen is looking to you for cues, so protect your brain to protect their brain. 

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About Melissa Ford

Melissa Ford is the senior strategist at Women Online. As a writer, she covers a diverse range of topics including education, health, technology, and parenting. She is also the mother of amazing twin teens.

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