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What Halloween Reveals About Your Teen's Nervous System | Life Prep Curriculum

What Halloween Reveals About Your Teen's Nervous System | Life Prep Curriculumby: Nicole SmithPublished on: 13/10/2026

Your teen screamed through the haunted house, then couldn't sleep with the light off. Here's the amygdala science behind both reactions, and why it makes sense.

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What Halloween Reveals About Your Teen's Nervous System | Life Prep Curriculum