As adolescent boys mature into young teens, one of the most important responses they must begin to master is the appropriate use of the word “No.” When they were younger, you said NO for them. Now they must learn to make good choices for themselves…
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The Adolescent Emotional Meltdown: Tips for Parents
June 8, 2017
Have you ever stood back in awe as your adolescent emotionally melts down? You watch your child in wonder as they proceed to completely lose it over a seemingly insignificant issue. What is happening here? If you ask them why they are so upset, they…
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How to Handle Questions After the 5th Grade Puberty Lesson
May 31, 2017
What was once a simple puberty lesson at the end of 5th grade, now seems to be evolving into a talk with more advanced topics of sexuality. This means that your kids are going to come home with questions for you to explain. Hopefully, they will…
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Problems When Boys Develop At Different Rates
May 25, 2017
Although they might not say it out loud, boys notice the changes happening to their friends who are developing at different rates than they are during puberty. Some will have genital development and facial hair early and start to look more like young adults. Others…
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A Mother’s Day Letter to Her Adolescent Child
May 12, 2017
Most moms of adolescents and young teens spend each day caught up in the chaos of hormone surges and emotional upheaval. You never know exactly what it will be like during the next few minutes with your unpredictable child, but you hope that whatever interaction…
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