A Parent's Guide to the Teen Brain
New discoveries about adolescent brain development
provide insights about teens and risky behaviors as
well as new ideas and tips on what parents can say
and do when talking with their teens about the risks
of drugs and alcohol.
The Amazing Human Brain and Human Development
A free online course to learn more about the brain and its
development.
Drugs, Brains & Behavior: The Science of Addiction
This 30-page, full-color booklet discusses in layman's terms the
reasons people take drugs, why some people become addicted while
others do not, and how drugs work in the brain.
Glossary of Brain Terms & Brain Facts
Smart Start--North Carolina Partnership for Children.
Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences
An interdisciplinary center at the University of Washington,
dedicated to the study of the developing brain and mind.
OregonBrains.org 
Oregon Health Science University's brain awareness pages offer
information and news on brain health, free subscription to brain
e-tips, video clips, and other resources.
National Institute of Child Health & Human Development (NICHD)
Website provides health information from A to Z on human
development topics, funding information, research, and more. The
NICHD conducts and supports research on topics related to the
health of children, adults, families, and populations.
National Scientific Council on the Developing Child, The
The National Scientific Council on the Developing Child (NSCDC)
is a multi-disciplinary collaboration comprising leading
scholars in neuroscience, early childhood development,
pediatrics, and economics. The ultimate mission of the Council
is to close the gap between what we know and what we do to
promote successful learning, adaptive behavior, and sound
physical and mental health for all young children.
Neuroscience for Kids
A comprehensive look at the world of neuroscience in easy to
understand language for children, parents and educators. The
wide array of topics include “Brain Basics,” ”The Effects of
Drugs,” and Neurological and Mental Disorders.”
Zero to Three
ZERO TO THREE's mission is to support the healthy development
and well-being of infants, toddlers and their families.
