Dr. Frances Jensen ’78, acclaimed author of The Teenage Brain, will speak at a colloquium on Thursday, March 12 at 5 p.m. in ...
How we think about ourselves changes with time. Renaissance painters depicted babies as miniature adults. And, in fact, these young humans were expected to fulfill adult roles of work and marriage at ...
Study maps five major eras of brain wiring from birth to old age, revealing the key turning points that shape how we learn, ...
On Thursday, March 12, Smith College President Sarah Willie-LeBreton welcomed to campus Dr. Frances Jensen ’78—renowned ...
In the class of things that happen so often or predictably as to become truisms are the high-risk activities that teenagers frequently engage in, like driving too fast, using alcohol or drugs, ...
It’s easy to think that a few minutes less sleep won’t make much difference. But research shows that, during adolescence, even a short change in bedtime can shape brain development and thinking skills ...
When does adulthood actually start? Probably later than you think. According to a recent study published in the journal Nature Communications, when it comes to brain functionality, adulthood starts at ...
The Annie E. Casey Foundation is perhaps best known for its work helping America’s youth. Lisa Lawson, the president and CEO, has done extensive research into the development of teenagers. She joined ...