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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How to Tackle the Topic of Sex Education at Home
August 26, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
What is a Sign Your Son is Sexually Mature?
August 5, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
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
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
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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Have You Talked to Your Son About Wet Dreams?
July 8, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Maybe he won’t say it but this is what he feels after you talk to him about wet dreams. One of the top searched questions on Google by parents of adolescent boys is about wet dreams, also called nocturnal emissions. Not all boys experience these…
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How to Avoid Conflict With Your Adolescent
July 1, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
I thought this picture captured how most moms feel most of the time when they are raising young teenagers ... in over their head! Adolescents in that are 10+ years old, and all the way into their 20s, can keep you under water. Just as…
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