The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist's Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults

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Jensen brings to readers the astonishing findings that previously remained buried in academic journals. Sarah-Jayne Blakemore explains how the adolescent brain transforms as it develops and shapes the adults we become. All the proteins that are required to build these synapses are actually programmed at higher levels in children and teenagers, which is why teenagers can learn so well.

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She is a consultant clinical psychologist at Great Ormond Street Hospital, and course director for postgraduate child development programmes at University College London, where she lectures on neuropsychology, neurodevelopmental conditions and therapeutic issues. Jensen: These lobes are the seat of executive function, judgment, insight, empathy, impulse control and those abilities are, when you think about it, exactly what are still under development in the teenager.

That’s why when kids seem to be socially isolated or gain or lose a lot of weight or stop taking care of themselves, parents need to be aware of it, as this might be the first sign of a deeper problem.

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They have other things to worry about – they are messy because they don’t give themselves enough time to tidy up before they run off to do something else. But by looking at some typical neurological differences between the teen and adult brain, perhaps we can learn a bit more about how teenagers tick. You will come away with a deeper understanding for how pubescent changes can positively impact family life, how strong relationships and meaningful communication are the bedrock through which we can support teens, and the essential tools for launching your teen into a fulfilling and healthy adulthood. The teens are an age of self-discovery and novelty-seeking behaviour, and it’s natural that they will start to cut ties.

The root myth scientists believed for years was that the adolescent brain was essentially an adult one, only with fewer miles on it. From puberty to the end of the teens, the circadian clock is actually programming them to go to sleep and wake up around three to four hours later than adults.

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Teenagers really need you there to guide them, help them keep safe and to let them know they are loved and important to you. An understanding of the teenage brain could help everyone cope better with adolescence, from teenagers themselves, to parents, carers, and teachers. Teenagers are even more likely to take risks when with friends - peer pressure can be very powerful. Part 3 is about understanding teen brain priorities and how best to manage them to keep teens learning, happy, and safe.Studies show that if you smoke pot on a daily basis for prolonged periods of time in your teen years, your verbal IQ drops. Daniel Siegel shows how the supposed downsides of the teen years all have upsides, and that the lessons for living that await teens are ones any of us, at any age, can learn from.

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They show that good relationships and communication are the bedrocks of supporting teens to develop, learn and grow. This makes relationships tricky for them and they are easily hurt and offended, or can accidentally hurt the feelings of others. Books about mental health for 13 to 18 year olds, with advice and information about issues like anxiety, stress and OCD, bullying and exams. She said it stood out “because it addresses an important but somewhat neglected area that affects every one of us”. Professor Dame Frances Ashcroft, chair of judges and professor of physiology at Oxford, said Inventing Ourselves was “completely captivating” and “truly a book that everyone should read”.Jensen offers a revolutionary look at the brains of teenagers, dispelling myths and offering practical advice for teens, parents and teachers. Part of the change has not been from her, but from myself as a parent as I try to understand what she's going thru and how her mind works. Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers by Dr Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Mate. Chronic pot smoking has a long-term effect, as it’s actually changing your brain chemistry, just like enriching environments and academic learning do.