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Three hidden drivers that influence our teens’ behaviour (and challenge parents)

In this month’s Maggie Moment, parenting author, educator, host of ‘The Good Enough Dad’ podcast, and author of ‘Help Me Help My Teen’, Maggie Dent shares the three key biological drivers that influence our adolescents and their development.

Remember teens are meant to step back from you (but not disappear), as they are biologically wired to seek connection outside the family. As parents we allow this to happen with calmness, curiosity and compassion.