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GPS Parent Series: Understanding Adolescence: A Complex Journey of Growth and Transformation

  • September 09, 2026
  • online

Wed, Sep 9, 2026 @ Noon and 7pm CST
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The transition from childhood to adulthood has never been more complex, and today’s teens are facing adulthood’s uncertainties much earlier than previous generations. Many parents are wondering how to navigate the emotional storms, social pressures, and digital saturation facing today’s youth.

To help families move past anxiety and build resilience, GPS will host Richtel in an essential presentation based on cutting-edge neurobiological research detailing the process that occurs inside of the maturing brain.

Participants will discover why teenage brains are biologically rewired to prioritize peer connections over parents and why puberty (hitting our kids ever earlier!) creates a perfect storm of neurological overload.


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