The Turbulent and Adaptable Teen Brain

Moody, emotional, impulsive. We all know the stereotypes of teenagers and while many of them may be true, it’s important to remember, as an adult, you were like this too! Let’s revisit the developing teen brain. Delve deeper into understanding what’s happening to the brain during this critical time and why some behaviors are universally common for teens.

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About the Author

Lynnie Fein-Schaffer

Lynnie is the former Outreach Associate for BrainFacts.org. She graduated from Smith College in 2017 with degrees in economics and psychology.