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.
Click the targets in the image below to learn more about the adolescent brain.
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About the Author
Lynnie Fein-Schaffer
Lynnie is the Outreach Associate for BrainFacts.org. She graduated from Smith College in 2017 with degrees in economics and psychology.