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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What Happens to the Eggs?
February 4, 2020
An important piece of information for your 8-9 year old daughter is what happens to the eggs that have been protected inside her ovaries. This age is a little young to talk about the menstrual cycle and hormones, but you can begin a discussion with…
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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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Where Do Babies Come From?
January 7, 2020
What do you say when your 6-year-old daughter asks where babies come from? You knew this question was coming and now it is here. One option: take this opportunity to teach your daughter all of the important information no one ever taught you. But, how…
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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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