“Neuroscience research tells us that the adolescent brain is primed for the acquisition of new skills. Teens are driven to seek out new experiences, more intense social and emotional relationships, and, for better or worse, new risks.” — Richard Guare Copy Share Image
“When it comes to smarts, adolescents like Jesse have plenty. What they lack, however, are some of the brain-based skills that we all need… — Richard Guare Copy Share Image
“frontal brain systems, and therefore executive skills, will require approximately 25 years to develop fully. Given these factors, children and adolescents cannot rely solely… — Richard Guare Copy Share Image
“To highlight these issues of development in the adolescent brain, a recent article in Parade magazine compared the teenage brain to a Ferrari. It… — Richard Guare Copy Share Image
“While motivation can play a significant role in teens’ behavior, it’s important to recognize that some behaviors reflect a skill weakness rather than a… — Richard Guare Copy Share Image
“For teenagers who struggle with these skills, more trouble lies ahead as the tasks in life become more complicated and more demanding of their… — Richard Guare Copy Share Image
“A related but more complex aspect of working memory gives us the ability to draw on past learning or experience and apply it to… — Richard Guare Copy Share Image
“Two Dimensions of Executive Skills: Thinking and Doing Executive skills involving thinking (cognition) Working memory Planning/prioritization Organization Time management Metacognition Executive skills involving doing… — Richard Guare Copy Share Image
“Over a period of 10 to 12 years, beginning around puberty, the plasticity of the adolescent brain allows for rewiring. What the final wiring… — Richard Guare Copy Share Image
“To evaluate weaknesses in your teen, be aware of his capacity to engage in effortful (and nonpreferred) mental tasks. If he is bright and… — Richard Guare Copy Share Image
“Your teen is probably trying—and trying hard—to do everything his or her peers are expected to do as they mature and face increasing responsibilities.… — Richard Guare Copy Share Image
“While all executive skills are important, when it comes to teenagers, parents are likely to be particularly aware of the impact of specific skills.… — Richard Guare Copy Share Image
“Working memory involves two different but related skills. The first is the ability to hold information in mind while performing complex tasks.” — Richard Guare Copy Share Image
