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Adaptivity Trailer

Taking risks. Falling in love. Figuring out who we are. Adolescents are constantly learning and adapting—in ways that are often misunderstood. Join Dr. Ron Dahl, professor of public health at UC Berkeley and founding director of the Center for the Developing Adolescent, and his guests as they explore the science of adolescence on Adaptivity, a podcast by the UCLA Center for the Developing Adolescent. Listen and rate us on Apple Podcasts!

Scary but Thrilling: The Science of Taking Risks

We talk to pro skateboarder and musician Tommy Guerrero about why adolescents need new and risky experiences—from skateboarding to asking someone out on a date. Listen and rate us on Apple Podcasts!

Guts, Drama, and the Swirl of Emotions

We talk with bestselling graphic novelist Raina Telgemeier about feeling things deeply during adolescence—and why that’s so important. Listen and rate us on Apple Podcasts!

When Screen Time is the New Normal

Experts weigh in on adolescents’ tech use during COVID-19, and how families and educators can support well-being as time on screens increases. Listen and rate us on Apple Podcasts!

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