Parent Talks

Understanding Teens: A Talk for Parents

In this engaging and informative presentation, parents learn a whole new way of understanding their children and themselves. Presented in a clear and accessible way, participants learn critical concepts in neuroscience and development and the ways these concerns drive adolescent behavior.

 

What you’ll learn:

  • some useful basics of brain structure and function
  • the key developmental concerns that drive adolescent behavior
  • how teen brains are fundamentally different from adult brains
  • strategies for improving communication, managing behavior, and supporting achievement