Don’t you think it is interesting that your 11-13-year-old son is suddenly concerned about any little bump he sees on his face? Pimples are one of the first signs that he has entered puberty, and most boys are very self-conscious about them. I think it…
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Why is My Son So Worried About Pimples?
July 23, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Ways to Social Distance and Still Get Your Adolescent Out of the House
July 2, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Being kept at home, away from friends, with limited fun things to do is very difficult for adolescents. These ideas take very little planning and will certainly be encouraging for everyone. There are some ways to get out of the house and have a great…
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Why is My Adolescent Son Suddenly Interested in Risky Activities?
June 25, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Don’t be surprised if your adolescent son starts describing really risky activities he is planning to do. Things like jumping off of high places into the water, scary skateboarding jumps he’s perfecting … the list goes on and on. From the time he’s around 12-years-old…
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How to Help Your Adolescent Think for Themself
June 11, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
When your child was very young, it was your job to guide their choices and strongly impress your opinion upon them. That was the right thing to do. Now that your child is an adolescent (about 10+ years), you have a different responsibility. It is…
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How to Teach My Son About Reproduction
May 14, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
One of the most important reasons I wrote my series of books for boys, and separately for girls, is to educate them about reproduction. From the first book written for 5-7 years old, through the next four books, I am carefully guiding their learning to…
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