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Letting Go on Purpose: Why Your Teen’s Pulling Away Is a Sign of Growth, Not Rejection

Letting Go on Purpose: Why Your Teen’s Pulling Away Is a Sign of Growth, Not Rejection

Letting Go on Purpose: Why Your Teen’s Pulling Away Is a Sign of Growth, Not RejectionJan R. Kerchner
Published on: 08/09/2026

Your teen’s pulling away isn’t rejection — it’s how independence is supposed to develop. Part 2 of 4 on the psychology of the teen years, and what actually keeps you connected.

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Not an “Attitude” but a Brain Under Construction: The Biology Behind Your Teen’s Behavior

Not an “Attitude” but a Brain Under Construction: The Biology Behind Your Teen’s Behavior

Not an “Attitude” but a Brain Under Construction: The Biology Behind Your Teen’s BehaviorJan R. Kerchner
Published on: 04/09/2026

Adolescence is one of the most dramatic biological changes your child will ever go through. A look at the neuroscience behind teen behavior — and what it means for parents.

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