Teenage Minds

Health and Behaviour in School-aged Children~The Toronto Star, February 15, 2012

This article is based on a study led by researchers from Queens' University in partnership with Health Canada.  This is an ongoing study, conducted every four years since 1989.  Girls more likely to struggle with emotional problems than boys, study finds 

Learning to live with ‘boy energy’ ~ The Toronto Star, January 29, 2012

'An article in Monday's Toronto Star by Stephen Bede Scharper, associate professor of anthropology at UTM, about the need to pay attention to students who may suffer from an education system that confers privilege to conformity over creativity' Researched by Mrs. Carlow

 “Well, if it had to be a boy, at least you guys will raise him okay.”

This was the response of a female relative upon the birth of my son almost two decades ago. My wife and I were silent.....  READ MORE.

International experts in human development present surprising research that "explain the peculiarities and immense potential of the teen brain".  The episode  "Surviving : ) the Teenage Brain"  will air on Thursday January 26th at 10 pm on CBC News Network .
 
I've attached a brief description of the episode (and a few resources) as well as facts about the teen brain.
 
We could all use some help in understanding these interesting creatures who we teach and (for some of us) who are related to us.

Researched by Mrs. Carlow