By the time your son is 11-years-old, he has entered puberty and you have likely seen lots of changes in him. One typical change is that these young boys become very quiet. They are less likely to come to you with questions about changes happening…
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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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Embrace the Good Days to Come
December 17, 2019
No matter what the age of your adolescent, as you reflect back upon the year, there are high points and low points in your parenting. It is like you need a whole new playbook as you encounter hormone swings and changing brain function. This new…
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Adolescents Still Need Boundaries
December 10, 2019
Although your adolescent is pushing for freedom, especially if they are a young teen, a loss of boundaries is going to make him or her feel insecure. Certainly, the boundaries must begin to change because they are not children anymore, but they still need them.…
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Spend Weekly Time With Your Young Son
December 3, 2019
If your son is an adolescent and in the midst of puberty, you probably reflect back upon the days when he was 5-7 years old as being an easier time. He looked forward to being with you and when you had something important to explain…
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