A mom who is raising an adolescent deserves to have a day, like Mother’s Day, to honor her and thank her. This Mother’s Day is for you! Here are five reasons why I think you are a special woman. One minute your adolescent needs a…
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adolescence
How to Help Your Son Deal with Spontaneous Erections
February 28, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
I was sitting next to a 14-year-old boy recently and I noticed that he kept pulling at his shirt so that it covered the front of him. He seemed nervous about something and then I realized, he was preparing for battle with his penis that…
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Parents: Don’t Make the Situation Worse by Asking Your Adolescent Questions
February 21, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
I understand how adolescents can elicit a quick negative reaction from their parents because of their rebellious attitude. When they were younger, a quick reaction by mom or dad was enough to end the conflict. Now that their children are preteens or young teens, those…
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Why the Teenager Attitude Change?
February 14, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
During the adolescent years, around 10 to 11 years old, there is a rapid brain development happening inside the heads of your pre-teen. You remember those precious early years as they were learning to walk and express themselves? This explosive brain development period is very…
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Good Kids and Bad Choices: How to Help Them Learn the Difference
January 24, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
“You’re a great kid – you made a bad choice.” Does this sentiment sound familiar to you? If you are the parent of an adolescent, it’s likely you’ve found yourself uttering that statement in some form or another. Consider this parenting challenge: Your adolescent son…
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