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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Boys and Puberty: How Does Mine Compare to Yours?
March 7, 2017
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
What Does Your Teenage Son Know About Sex?
March 2, 2017
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
"I don’t want my son to learn about sex from a pornographic website." This is probably one of the top concerns I hear from parents of boys. And, I agree. I don’t wish that for them either. But they are curious and unfortunately, these sites…
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Help Our Sons Have Informed Opinions About Reproductive Health
February 16, 2017
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
The current focus on woman’s reproductive health has provided an opportunity for me to encourage parents to educate their young girls about reproduction. It has also inspired new dialogue about what we need our young boys to know about reproduction. I believe we have a…
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Teach Your Kids About Puberty Before You Teach Them About Sex
January 12, 2017
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Recently, I have had several interesting conversations with parents and a pattern is beginning to emerge. I've discovered that the “big talk” might be coming in the wrong order. Out of an eager desire to be responsible parents and make sure their kids are informed,…
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Are They Ready for the 5th Grade Sex Talk?
December 28, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
I understand that you, as a parent, are naturally cautious when someone else teaches your child about reproduction. If your child is in 5th grade, you will probably be facing this challenge. Most public schools have in their curriculum some type of presentation about puberty…
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