adolescence

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Meanwhile, my sister was born, and throughout her childhood and most of her adolescence, my dad insisted they were moving back to Argentina.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

The authors emphasize that adolescence is a key stage for brain development and emotional health.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

“Dragon Mama” offers snapshots of Maria’s daredevil youth in Hawaii, her reckless adolescence in Bremerton, Wash., and the self-destructive spiral that leads her to venture out on her own.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Social media has poisoned adolescence, and digital technology has widened the gulf between children and parents.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Until the beginning of adolescence they were two synchronized machines.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez