If you have an adolescent, you have likely noticed emotional changes in your child that make you wonder what has happened to them. These changes are mostly due to rapid brain development that happens during the adolescent years. The brain is preparing them to think…
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Premenstrual Time & Dancing in the Rain
October 5, 2017
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning how to dance in the rain.” -Vivian Greene When I saw this quote, I immediately thought about our daughters during the few days of premenstrual time prior to the start of their period…
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A Change in Body Odor – Girls 8 – 10 | Celebrate Puberty Moments
October 4, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Celebrate Puberty Moments are brief mini-lessons about puberty from me to you. Each month, I introduce a small topic about changes in your child’s body during puberty that you can discuss with your child during the month. The content is specific for a special group…
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Introducing Celebrate Puberty Moments | Video Series
September 27, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
I am so excited to introduce my new video series, Celebrate Puberty Moments! I will be sharing a Celebrate Puberty Moment video on my blog, and on Facebook, each week that talks about the changes young boys and girls will experience though puberty and early puberty.…
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Now Is The Time To Teach Your 9-Year-Old Daughter About Puberty
September 15, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
When you watch 9-year-old girls as they play with their friends, it is so difficult to believe that their young bodies have likely entered the early days of puberty. Our judgment tells us that they look like children and think like children, so there is…
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