*Is your son ready for early puberty? *Your son might already notice changes and is concerned. *Keep your talks with him brief (7 minutes) and fun. You’re sitting down for a pleasant Saturday evening dinner with your family. Your 10-year-old son is sitting next to…
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Wondering Why Your Preteen Has Suddenly Become So Emotional?
September 2, 2021
Parents realize that it’s important to teach their adolescents about the physical changes of puberty. But how many parents understand what is going on in their child’s brain at the same time puberty is happening? These changes are obvious, but a little surprising. By about…
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How to Tackle the Topic of Sex Education at Home
August 26, 2021
It seems that the schools are in a turmoil about what to teach your kids about all kinds of topics. Parents are also feeling confused about what their kids are learning in school. What I think is good about the turmoil is that parents are…
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What is a Sign Your Son is Sexually Mature?
August 5, 2021
When does an adolescent become sexually mature? A sign that a girl has reached sexual maturity is when she is having regular monthly periods. For a boy, a sign that he has reached sexual maturity is when he begins having ejaculations. Erections of his penis…
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The Roller Coaster Ride of Adolescent Brain Development
July 29, 2021
All of the sparkles in this image represents how much is going on in your child’s brain right now if they are an adolescent. Beginning as early as 10 years old, the excitement begins beneath the skull. You remember the fascinating changes that happened almost…
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