If you have boys who are in the 12 to 14 year-old age group, “WOW!” is how you describe the challenges you encounter as a parent. There is something about this age and my guess is that is all about boys in puberty. It Happens…
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changes during puberty
“Wow!” 12-14 Year Old Boys in Puberty
March 29, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Have You Talked to Your Son About Wet Dreams? | Changes During Puberty
February 1, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Is your son prepared for what is coming his way during puberty? Soon he will experience his first ejaculation, and it might happen while he is sleeping. Probably, one of the first signs of puberty you noticed in your son was a change, and not…
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Physical Development During Boy Puberty
July 20, 2017
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
This is a very personal and concerning topic related to boy puberty. Approximately 2/3 of boys 13-14 years old notice an increase in the size of one or both of their breasts. Enlargement of the breast(s) is called gynecomastia and indicates that breast tissue is…
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When Does Puberty Start For Boys?
April 6, 2017
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
How much education do our adolescent sons receive about their changing body during puberty? The answer seems like it is less than what our daughters receive. This could be due to the fact that girls have very obvious outward signs of puberty, like the onset…
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