—This is the time to learn about fertilization —The biology is simple to understand —The reproductive system wants fertilization to happen If your son is in that 15+ age group, how much does he know about a girl’s menstrual cycle? He might have heard something…
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What Does Your 15+ Son Know About A Girl’s Menstrual Cycle?
November 16, 2022
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
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Parenting an Adolescent: You Are Making A Significant Impact
December 18, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
When it comes to knowing what your adolescent understands about puberty, it is never too late to teach them. It becomes a little more difficult to get their attention after about 11 years old, but there are still important points for them to understand. Some…
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Teaching Your Daughter How to Keep Her Female Anatomy Healthy
July 12, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
What does your adolescent daughter know about keeping her female anatomy healthy? When she starts having regular periods, you know how important it is for her to feel confident that she is prepared for her period each month and that she understands feminine hygiene. This…
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Changes in Teens – Part 3: Sexual Awareness
May 10, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
If you have an adolescent, you have likely noticed emotional changes in your child that make you wonder what has happened to them. These changes are mostly due to rapid brain development that happens during the adolescent years. The brain is preparing them to think…
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Pornography & Shame
March 23, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
All of us would agree that pornography is awful in every way. Parents dread the day they might discover their child on a porn website. In the midst of the shock, be wise in how you respond. Now that your child is an adolescent, it…
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