What were they thinking? An expert on teenage brains explains

From school to friends to home, being a teenager is tough. Also tough? Raising one! 

On this episode of In It, hosts Gretchen Vierstra and Rachel Bozek welcome Karen Wilson. Karen is a clinical neuropsychologist, director of West LA Neuropsychology, and host of the Diverse Thinking, Diverse Learning podcast.

Tune in to get Karen’s expert advice about supporting your child through the teen years.

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Timestamps  

(01:35) What’s going on in teens’ brains

(06:10) When teens want more independence

(16:56) Sexual and gender identities

(21:48) The awesome side of teens

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