August 20, 2025NSCA co-director Jennifer Pfeifer spoke at TEDxPortland about the fascinating science behind the developing adolescent brain, and about how "adolescence…
August 19, 2025NSCA member Jacqueline Nesi offers a series of recommendations from a new APA report to help parents, educators, lawmakers, and…
July 10, 2025This roundup provides an overview of the new research into adolescent development, including how neighborhoods affect sleep, the link between prosocial behavior and school performance, the role of location in racial discrimination, and the impact of specific types of adversity on brain development.
May 29, 2025Transitioning to the responsibilities and demands of adulthood can be both exciting and challenging for us all. But without support,…
May 7, 2025This fact sheet provides a scientific overview of later adolescence, the ages between 16 and 25, and offers specific ways to support key developmental needs during this stage of development.
