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The science of raising kids (Part 3): Why adolescent brains are wired differently | Jennifer Pfeifer
20 minutes Posted Feb 24, 2026 at 5:00 am.
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Neuroscientist Jennifer Pfeifer digs into the fascinating brain changes driving young people’s behavior during the critical years of adolescence. She debunks some of the biggest misunderstandings about teens — including puberty, hormones and the impact of social media on mental health — and shows how to support kids during this period of growth and possibility.



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