Teenagers get a bad rap. They’re seen as defiant and disrespectful, when, in reality, they’re navigating a critical development period that teaches them how to regulate emotions, take responsibility, and build relationships. In this episode: Lisa Lawson debunks common misconceptions about adolescence and offers her recommendations for creating conditions that allow young people to thrive.
Lisa Lawson, JD, is the president and chief executive officer of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, a philanthropy creating better outcomes for children. She is also the author of the new book, “Thrive: How the Science of the Adolescent Brain Helps Us Imagine a Better Future for All Children”.
Dr. Josh Sharfstein is distinguished professor of the practice in Health Policy and Management, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland’s Health Department.
Thrive: How the Science of the Adolescent Brain Helps Us Imagine a Better Future for All Children—The New Press
Lisa Lawson explores the neuroscience of adolescence in ‘Thrive’—PBS News Hour
New Book Shows Why Equipping Adolescents to Thrive Is Key to a Brighter Future—Annie E. Casey Foundation
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