Adolescence has a power and purpose much like a waterfall. We can’t stop the water from flowing, but we can learn to channel its force in ways that are helpful for all concerned. During adolescence, a ...

Adolescent risk-taking behaviour and decision making remain pivotal topics in developmental science, as this period is marked by a dynamic interplay between neural maturation, environmental influences ...

Once a month I have been meeting with a group of parents at a local middle school to discuss issues about adolescence. They choose the topic, I take a few minutes to frame it for discussion, and then ...