Dear Parents,
Did you realize that teens need to experiment and explore as part of their natural development?
"The New Science of the Teenage Brain" is the cover story in the October, 2011 edition of National Geographic. According to that article, the teen’s brain is literally attuned to excitement, novelty and risk.
This is because from an evolutionary standpoint, the next step in their life is to move from their safe home into an unfamiliar environment. In the teen years they have a natural desire to try out new and exciting things and to adapt to new situations. This gives them the strength and experience that they will need in the next stage of life.
As parents, finding the balance of allowing them to express this need and keeping them safe can be challenging. The importance of maintaining communication with your teens at this time cannot be over-emphasized.
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To Your Family,
Jane Cabrera
The Parent Success Coach
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