Beautiful Brains
National Geographic reveals new science on the teen brain. Click the link above to get the latest!
Maturation of the Prefrontal Cortex
We’ve all wondered from time to time why the teens in our lives do things that produce negative outcomes for them and even those around them. This happens because their brains are not yet fully formed. While our teens very much look, and sometimes act, like adults, truly they are not yet, as their brains need time to finish developing. This article explains exactly which part of the brain affects the decision-making process and why it is the last to develop as the human teen grows into adulthood. Click on the link above for the full article.
