Being kept at home, away from friends, with limited fun things to do is very difficult for adolescents. These ideas take very little planning and will certainly be encouraging for everyone. There are some ways to get out of the house and have a great…
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Ways to Social Distance and Still Get Your Adolescent Out of the House
July 2, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
How to Help Your Adolescent Think for Themself
June 11, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
When your child was very young, it was your job to guide their choices and strongly impress your opinion upon them. That was the right thing to do. Now that your child is an adolescent (about 10+ years), you have a different responsibility. It is…
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Why is My Adolescent So Emotional?
May 7, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
The number one challenge I hear from parents who are raising adolescent children is their frustration over their child’s up and down emotions. The constant arguing, disrespectful responses, and abrupt angry moments can be daily occurrences. I understand how parents feel and I don’t have…
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