Why are teenagers so much more impulsive and more emotional, than adults? “It’s all about the brain,” said Chandler Todd, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of New Mexico, to an ...

This post was coauthored by Gabriella P. Oettinger and Juan M. Dominguez, Ph.D. As we begin the new school year, the importance of understanding the challenges and risks that students face becomes ...

But from the perspective of neuroscience, reading is much more than just entertainment. This is especially true for children ...

It’s easy to think that a few minutes less sleep won’t make much difference. But research shows that, during adolescence, even a short change in bedtime can shape brain development and thinking skills ...

Teen cannabis use is linked to slower cognitive growth, especially memory, with THC as a likely contributor during key ...

For parents mystified by changes they see brewing in their preteen, La Cañada Unified School District is offering a free six-week parenting workshop starting next Thursday intended to shed light on ...

Oxford researchers say teenagers are learning faster with AI — but losing the depth to think critically.Xinhua News Agency via Getty Images Artificial intelligence is changing how a generation learns, ...

The largest study of adolescent brain development ever conducted in the United States has produced a finding that parents in ...

A new global study led by the University of Jyväskylä reveals that our most emotionally resonant music tends to come from our teenage years—peaking around age 17. This pronounced pattern, known as the ...