Those of you who read my blog probably know that the development of adolescent brains and its effects on adolescent behavior is of deep interest to me. Understanding this development is key to how I -and others- can interact with teens most effectively. Recently, I came across this interview with Sarah-Jayne Blakemore a professor in cognitive neuroscience at University College London, and I wanted to share it with you. Blakemore is the author of Inventing Ourselves: The Secre

While I am reading Born to Be Wild, I wanted to share with you one of my all time favorite books about teens: Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood , by Dr. Lisa Damour, director of the internationally renowned Laurel School’s Center for Research on Girls. Published in February 2016, this book has it all! It's easy to read, has wonderful and pragmatic advice for parents, and it's based on real science!!! It's a must read for anyone wit

I am so excited to read Jess P. Shatkin's new book, Born to Be Wild: Why Teens Take Risks and How We Can Help Keep Them Safe. Check back here for a review of this much-anticipated book in January, and in the meantime, you can read Psychology Today's review of the book here! #parenting #communication #teens #books #JessPShatkin #BorntoBeWild #bookreview