Preventing pregnancy involves both parties being clearly informed. What does your son know about eggs in a girl’s ovaries? Do you think it is important for your son to know something about girl reproductive anatomy? Boys could benefit from learning more about girl reproductive anatomy.…
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Pregnancy Prevention: What Does Your Son Know?
August 23, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Your Adolescent Son’s Changing Brain
August 16, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Have you noticed that your adolescent son has become unusually concerned about how he looks and what he is wearing? This typically comes as a surprise to most parents because their son certainly didn’t express these concerns just a year ago. With middle school right…
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Your Son’s First Kiss
July 26, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Have you prepared your son for his first kiss? As parents, we are concerned about our adolescents having sex when they are too young. That’s a legitimate concern. But holding hands and enjoying a deeper relationship with a girl, is also part of becoming a…
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It’s Time To Start Talking About Respecting a Girl
July 19, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Let’s not just hope for the best with our sons. If you want him to respect the girls in his life, I’m pretty sure he is going to need some input from you. Small talks that make him think will work the best. He will…
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Impromptu Talks To Change Your Son’s Life
June 28, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Have you found that your adolescent son does not want to talk to you about anything having to do with puberty? You are certainly not alone. This is a big concern of most parents. Puberty puts your son on the pathway to sexual maturity and…
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