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

Children’s lungs are still developing, and lung function continues to mature throughout adolescence, making children more susceptible than adults to the adverse effects of air pollution.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

Early successes in helping define and popularize the personal computer were followed by a troubled adolescence that almost proved fatal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

A color photograph of Harry headed a short piece entitled: SfCarry potter’s Ofecret SFCeartacfie A boy like no other, perhaps —- yet a boy suffering all the usual pangs of adolescence, writes Rita Skeeter.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling