Any parent can tell you a teenagers brain is complex. This unique organ houses intelligence, interprets senses, helps us connect with each other, and move our bodies around. In this episode of the Parent Engagement Series Founder Calli Kelsay introduces special guest speaker Jong Rho, MD, the Division Chief of Neurology at Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego and a Professor of Neurosciences and Pediatrics at UC San Diego School of Medicine.

Dr. Rho shares how remarkable the teenage brain is from a neuroscience perspective. He offers parents and educators the chance to better understand how the brain works and gives tangible ways parents can support a teenagers growing brain.

The Parent Engagement Series is a series of free webinars focused on educating parents on relevant topics impacting teens today. Each episode gives parents the unique opportunity to learn from experts in the medical field and beyond on real world topics. Giving parents a deeper knowledge on relevant topics, and tips and tricks to better connect with teens in this ever changing world.

The Parent Engagement Series is brought to you by Calli Kelsay, the Diegueño Middle School PTSA, and Rady Children's Hospital San Diego.