Have you found that your adolescent son does not want to talk to you about anything having to do with puberty? You are certainly not alone. This is a big concern of most parents. Puberty puts your son on the pathway to sexual maturity and…
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adolescence
Changes in Puberty for Boys – Growing Pains
June 21, 2018
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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How To Prevent Abusive Behavior
December 21, 2017
How can we prevent our children from becoming abusive young adults? Being abusive doesn’t just happen one day in our child’s behavior. It is nurtured in an environment where respect for other people has not taken root in their heart. Being abusive is the outcome…
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One Pathway into an Adolescent Heart
November 9, 2017
It is probably time for me to remind you about the importance of family dinners. Over and over again, you read in different blogs that this is a significant and memorable experience for families. I know we have lots of evening activities that can make…
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Setting the Foundation for Keeping Communication Open with Your Teen
July 6, 2017
If you were to ask the parent of a teenager the one recommendation they would give to parents whose kids are fast approaching those years, they would likely say, “Keep communication open.” As young children enter puberty, around 8-9 years old, they will continue to…
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