Teach a healthy sexual perspective to your teen During puberty teens are considering what a sexual relationship might be like. Their concepts can come from the Internet and talking to friends, or they can be learned from you. Helping your child to appreciate the carefully…
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Parenting Adolescents, Part IX: Empower Your Teen With A Healthy Sexual Perspective
February 9, 2015
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Parenting Adolescents, Part VIII: Sex and the Young Teen
January 29, 2015
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
It is natural to want to know about sex As your adolescent matures through puberty, he/she will slowly develop a greater interest in sexual topics and relationships. This is normal because their body is preparing them to have the desire to reproduce and help the…
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Parenting Adolescents, Part VII: Menstrual Cycles and Wet Dreams
January 23, 2015
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Their Minds and Bodies Are Changing Fast The early signs of puberty generally start when children are 8-11 years old and become even more obvious over the next few years. Young girls have their first period usually when they are between 10-13 years old and…
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Questions and Answers for Boys Ages 11+
January 20, 2015
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Click on the specific question below and you will go directly to the answer about that topic. Or, you can scroll down through all the questions and answers. Also, be sure to click the tabs below the questions for additional resources! My 11 year old son…
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Questions and Answers for Boys ages 8 – 10
January 20, 2015
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Click on the specific question below and you will go directly to the answer about that topic. Or, you can scroll down through all the questions and answers. Also, be sure to click the tabs below the questions for additional resources! It has become obvious that…
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