What You Probably Don’t Realise About Your Teens Brain

Help! I Have A Teenager

As our teens start looking more like adults, should we expect them to start acting like adults too? Ginni and Jo dive into teenage brain development and share tips for handling moments when emotions take over.

And, when it comes time for a family vacations should you make your teens join even if they're not keen? Our host's opinions are a little bit controversial this time around.

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Hosts: Dr Ginni Mansberg & Jo Lamble

Find a copy of The New Teen Age here: https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-new-teen-age-ginni-mansberg/book/9781922351258.html

Producer: Tahli Blackman

Audio Production: Scott Stronach

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