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The surprising science of adolescent brains | Jennifer Pfeifer
16 minutes Posted Oct 27, 2025 at 3:00 pm.
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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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