Here is a discussion starter for you to have with your young adolescent son about some of the changes happening in his body during puberty. This discussion will help to answer questions he might have about when he is going to grow taller and get…
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11+ year old boys
Changes in Puberty for Boys – Growing Pains
June 21, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Teaching Your Son What He NEEDS to Know
May 24, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
There is so much for our young adolescent sons to learn about the changes happening to them during puberty. But what are you supposed to do if they don’t want to learn from you? Start Teaching Your Son Early First recommendation, start early. From ten…
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Make Sure Your Son Knows What is Happening
April 5, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
How much does your son know about an ejaculation? Why does he think he is having such intense emotional reactions? Does he understand why his thoughts and dreams have become increasingly sexual? If your son is ten years and older, he needs answers to these…
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Body Odor! Puberty is Here for Your Son
March 1, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
If you notice a change in your son’s body odor, you have experienced the first sign most parents notice that puberty has arrived. It takes hormones to make the body odor change happen and that occurs when puberty starts or maybe a short time before.…
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Does Your Son Know What Happens During an Erection?
January 25, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
It is not typical to talk about the sequence of events that lead to an erection, but it is important for your son to know what is happening in his body. Although the topic is a little embarrassing, I think your son will be interested…
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