#593: Teen Brain

“What were you thinking?” Most parents ask their son this question at least once. Preteens and teens often make decisions without considering consequences. There’s a valid reason for this. Teen brains are still developing. The portion of their brain responsible for planning ahead and understanding the if-then effects, the prefrontal cortex, isn’t fully mature until the mid-20's. Until then, they need us to steer them toward healthy choices. Their brains develop properly as they exercise po...