Your adolescent son has maybe questioned in his own mind what happens to a girl each month that results in a period. He sees feminine hygiene ads, hears girls talking about their periods, and he has probably noticed changes in you during the month. It…
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parenting boys
Catch Me If You Can
May 15, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
If you are raising an adolescent son, you might feel like every day is a game of catch me if you can. It seems to be their daily goal to find a way around you as you strive to guide their tumultuous life. Don’t be…
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Why You Should Start Early Talking to Your Son About Reproduction
May 2, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
What does your young son know about sperm? Does he know where sperm are made? Does he know what they look like? The time to begin teaching him about his reproductive system is when he is young, about 5-7 years old. I’m not suggesting that…
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Does Talking about Sex Mean Your Adolescent Will Want to Have Sex?
April 4, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Is it your opinion that if you talk to your adolescent about sexual topics, it might encourage them to try it out? I have heard this argument frequently from parents, but I have a different perspective. Recently, a small group of high school girls were…
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The 7-Minute Talk: Talking to Your Pre-Adolescent Son About Puberty
March 20, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Two important recommendations for parents of 8-10 year old boys. Now is the time to teach your son about his reproductive system so he will be prepared for the changes that are coming during puberty. Teach him through tiny bits of information I call the…
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