When it comes to knowing what your adolescent understands about puberty, it is never too late to teach them. It becomes a little more difficult to get their attention after about 11 years old, but there are still important points for them to understand. Some…
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Parenting an Adolescent: You Are Making A Significant Impact
December 18, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Adolescence: The Drive for Independence
December 4, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
One predominant characteristic of the adolescent years is a drive for independence. They will resist control at all costs. They are creative and determined to make their own choices and secure their own destiny. Therefore, they will find a way to be free as your…
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Inspiring a Thankful Spirit in Your Adolescent
November 26, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Most adolescents are not known for their thankful spirit. But, now is the time to inspire it. The rapid brain development happening during their adolescent years is when you can make a difference in how they will think as a young adult. Adolescence is the…
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When Should My Daughter Start Wearing A Tampon?
November 17, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Let’s talk about when your daughter might need to begin using tampons. Tampon use can be an emotional topic for moms. If your daughter is active in sports and enjoys swimming, the topic will certainly come up. I encourage young girls to use pads for…
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How Thick Is Your Parenting Armor?
November 2, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Now that your adolescent is maturing, it is time to start peeling off the layers of armor that you began collecting from the moment you learned that you were pregnant. Protective Armor I had just entered graduate school when I found out that I was…
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