As puberty begins, both boys and girls will notice a change in their skin because of the impact of rising testosterone in their body. Illustration from I’m a Girl, Hormones One of testosterone’s functions throughout life, from puberty on, is to stimulate certain skin glands…
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Your Adolescent Wants to Know: Why are There So Many Coronavirus (COVID-19) Restrictions?
March 20, 2020
You have probably noticed that your adolescent wants to know “why” before they decide to cooperate with restrictions imposed on their life. During this time when there are lots of restrictions coming their way to protect them from the Coronavirus (COVID-19), it may be helpful…
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When Do I Teach My Child About Puberty?
March 3, 2020
All adolescents are not the same. Some mature a little faster or slower than others. When I talk to parents about what content they want to teach their adolescent about puberty, each one has their own idea about when and what to teach their child.…
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I Think My Testicles Are Growing
January 21, 2020
If you are raising a son who is 8-10 years old, I would like to help you prepare him for the changes he is going to experience during puberty. Certainly, there are lots of emotional ups and downs that are coming his way. But, this…
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The Brain Development Transition in Your Son
July 3, 2019
If your son is in the 8-10-year-old age group, you've likely already noticed a change in his emotions. Although we often talk about how emotional changes are one of the expected signs of puberty, it is becoming even more clear that changes in their brains…
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