In my talks and in Blame My Brain, I explain that risk is important. It’s biologically programmed into us to take some risks in order
Adolescent brains and lives
How Schools Can Prevent Helicopter-parenting
I have blogged for Cambridge International Exams about how schools can tackle the problem of helicopter parenting. Many parents don’t fall into these traps but
Body image – for boys (girls, please listen, too)
I was sent this phenomenal free resource from MediaSmart for educating boys and young men about problems with body image. With today’s obsession about how we
What is the 21st Century Doing To Our Teenagers?
Someone asked me if they could see the powerpoint presentation from my 2015 Edinburgh International Book Festival talk of that title. Certainly. It’s below – though
21st Century and teenagers
I originally put this list of resources together for an Edinburgh Book Festival talk I did in August 2105. I’m now planning a book! [Edited
“How do I understand my teenage boy?”
Hi Nicola, Do you understand the brains of teenage boys? My 16 year old spends hours playing on the xbox, shouting and swearing at