Growing Minds The science of raising thriving teens

Our teenagers are growing up in one of the most complex, fast-moving and uncertain times in history - and they’ re doing remarkably well. They’ re juggling intense academic pressures, navigating social challenges magnified by technology and living in a world that feels unpredictable and demanding. And yet, so many of them continue to show courage, compassion, and resilience every single day. As parents, we see their strength - but we also see their struggles. We know what it’ s like to watch our teens wrestle with friendships, self-doubt and school stress and we wish we could do more to help. We also know how hard it is to stay calm and resilient ourselves when the emotional temperature at home feels sky-high. Growing Minds: The science of raising thriving teens is the essential, evidence-based guide every modern parent needs. It goes far beyond the basics, offering a deep dive into the latest neuroscience to help parents support their children's brain health whilst also nurturing their own.

Katy Granville-Chapman, DPhil is a Teaching Fellow at the University of Oxford’ s Department of Education, an Associate Fellow at the Oxford Character Project, and a Senior Fellow of the Community of Practice of the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University. Katy completed a doctorate at Oxford University and her thesis explored how leaders could improve flourishing. Katy served in the British Army as both a troop commander and an education officer, a role in which she set up the education provision for British soldiers in Iraq and delivered leadership training to them.