If you have a child in middle school or especially in high school, they are probably joining students from all around the country to respond to the school shooting in Florida. These kids are angry and as they connect across the country on social media…
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I’m Angry! | Helping Teens Respond to Current Events
February 22, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Did My Teen Really Mean That Hurtful Outburst?
February 15, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
It seems that from the moment you notice a change in your adolescent’s body odor, there is also a big change in their emotions. Their outbursts can be hurtful and personal. It is helpful to all parents to consider what is your child is feeling…
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What Does Your Daughter Know About Her Uterus?
February 8, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
If you are a woman, have you considered how much what is happening in your uterus affects your daily life? We often talk about the ovaries and the important part they play in the monthly menstrual cycle, but it is equally important that she learns…
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Teach Your Adolescent to Look for Open Doors
January 18, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Even though the prefrontal cortex of an adolescent brain is still under-developed and they have difficulty sequencing their thoughts, this is a good time to start teaching them how to turn a disappointment into a success by looking for open doors. During these developmental…
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Targeted Character Building in Your Adolescent In 2018
December 28, 2017
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Parenting your adolescent is possibly one of the most challenging experiences in your life and their negative qualities can often be the qualities you think of first. As we begin a new year, I want to encourage you to focus on a few of the…
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