As the parent of an adolescent, you’re likely spending a lot of time searching the internet for answers and guidance to understand the changing nature of your relationship with your child. You may be learning about the fascinating changes going on in your child’s brain…
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adolescence
What Happens When Grandparents Aren’t Ready for Your Moody Adolescent?
January 17, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Respect the First Crush
January 14, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
New Parenting Challenge: Your adolescent’s first crush Your adolescent son or daughter will likely have a first crush as they mature through puberty. They are going to be incredibly insecure as they venture into the scary world of a love interest. So it’s important you…
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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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Bridge Over Troubled Waters
October 25, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
During this time of rapid brain development in your adolescent, one important lesson to teach them is to stand firm. When they were a child, their convictions were likely your convictions. If there were troubled waters out there, they knew you would calm them and…
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Interesting Information for Your Son to Know About His Testicles
October 19, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
The testicles are located in a sac of skin called the scrotum because they are very sensitive to temperature. The temperature inside the pelvis, where you would expect to find them, is too warm for them. It isn’t really because the scrotum is temperature-sensitive. The…
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