“Boys will be boys” is a common expression we hear to explain adolescent boy behavior. Let’s consider this example. Your 10-year old son comes flying down the street on his skateboard, without a helmet, completely unaware of the potential danger to himself. The thrill of…
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“Boys Will Be Boys” | Explaining “Boy Behavior”
March 29, 2017
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Girls Should Learn About Boy Anatomy Too
March 22, 2017
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Sooner or later, the time will likely come when your daughter wants to know how boy anatomy is different than girl anatomy. They may even ask about this topic more than once in their lifetime, for different reasons. Certainly, your answer will depend on your…
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Wet Dreams – A Big Change For Boys
March 15, 2017
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Girls seem to get so much more education about puberty than boys. This is probably because girls are going to start having their period, a significant development in their life, and they need to know what to do. For boys, puberty is also a time…
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Your Daughter’s “Safe Place”
March 8, 2017
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
During brief moments, your young teen daughter will crack open the door into her heart a tiny bit for you to peek in. Although it has been days since she acknowledged that you exist at all, this moment is beyond exciting for you. You know…
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Boys and Puberty: How Does Mine Compare to Yours?
March 7, 2017
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
If your son is in puberty, he is aware of the changes happening in his body and he will begin to compare those changes to ones the other boys his age group are experiencing. Not all boys go through puberty at the same pace and…
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