In this insightful conversation, psychotherapist Kate McCauley, founder of the Center for Parents and Teens, and Michael Swisher, asset liaison for Arlington Partnership for Children, Youth, and Families, emphasize the joy and importance of curiosity during adolescence. They discuss strategies for fostering curiosity in youth, the interplay between identity and independence, and how effective communication can enhance connection. Their perspectives provide valuable insights into nurturing the critical developmental stage of adolescence.