If you have an adolescent, you are not surprised to hear they have unpredictable emotional ups and downs. Why now? Here are three different reasons your adolescent struggles with his/her emotions. The first reason is because their brain is going through a very intense time…
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Adolescence and Adrenaline…Watch Out!
September 21, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Missed Periods During Sports and Puberty
October 31, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
It is such a joy to see so many young girls participating in sports and taking a serious interest in the care of their body. Exercise is one of the secrets to both mental and physical happiness but as with everything else about our body,…
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5 Tips for Encouraging a Healthy Body Image with Puberty Weight Gain
October 6, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
After you have raised a child through puberty, you can become very good at spotting a child who is in puberty. One of the first clues I notice is a change in how they look. Before they start to hit growth spurts that take them…
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6 Tips For Promoting A Healthy Body Image In Your Teen
September 22, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
There are many changes that you will notice as your child begins to mature through puberty. Parents are usually caught off guard by these changes and their first thought is that something is wrong. Let me assure you, everything is probably fine. Your child is…
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How To Teach Your Daughter About Puberty | Lesson 5: Her Menstrual Cycle & Hormones
June 17, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
The first four lessons in this series contain information that you probably already had planned to teach your daughter during puberty to prepare her for this important transition in her life. Let me ask you this… When you were your daughter’s age, did anyone explain…
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