39 min

Why Teenagers Do Stupid Things Raising Daughters

    • Kids & Family

Why do teenagers do stupid things? In this podcast, Dr. Tim Jordan describes the major reasons why teenagers make bad choices, including their immature prefrontal cortex, the brain’s reasons behind peer pressure, hormonal changes during puberty, and their supercharged reward system. He then offers some strategies teens can learn to make better decisions and control their impulses, providing valuable insights for both parents and adolescents navigating the challenges of this period in their lives.

Good books on this topic:
Brainstorm, by Daniel SiegelThe Willpower Instinct, by Kelly McGonigalThe Female Brain, by Louann BrizendineThe Male Brain, by Louann BrizendineScience of Extreme Altruism

Why do teenagers do stupid things? In this podcast, Dr. Tim Jordan describes the major reasons why teenagers make bad choices, including their immature prefrontal cortex, the brain’s reasons behind peer pressure, hormonal changes during puberty, and their supercharged reward system. He then offers some strategies teens can learn to make better decisions and control their impulses, providing valuable insights for both parents and adolescents navigating the challenges of this period in their lives.

Good books on this topic:
Brainstorm, by Daniel SiegelThe Willpower Instinct, by Kelly McGonigalThe Female Brain, by Louann BrizendineThe Male Brain, by Louann BrizendineScience of Extreme Altruism

39 min

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