When your child was very young, it was your job to guide their choices and strongly impress your opinion upon them. That was the right thing to do. Now that your child is an adolescent (about 10+ years), you have a different responsibility. It is…
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How to Help Your Adolescent Think for Themself
June 11, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Why is My Adolescent So Emotional?
May 7, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
The number one challenge I hear from parents who are raising adolescent children is their frustration over their child’s up and down emotions. The constant arguing, disrespectful responses, and abrupt angry moments can be daily occurrences. I understand how parents feel and I don’t have…
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Puberty and Testosterone in Both Boys and Girls
April 7, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
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
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
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
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
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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