Two important recommendations for parents of 5-7 year old daughters. Start early to teach your daughter about her reproductive system so she will be prepared for the changes that are coming. Teach her through tiny bits of information I call the 7-minute talk. Young girls,…
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The 7-Minute Talk: Teaching Your Daughter About Her Reproductive System
March 14, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
The 7-Minute Talk: Teaching Your Son About His Reproductive System
March 7, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Two important recommendations for parents of 5-7 year old boys. Start early to teach your son about his reproductive system so he will be prepared for the changes that are coming. Teach him through tiny bits of information I call the 7-minute talk. Young boys,…
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How to Help Your Son Deal with Spontaneous Erections
February 28, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
I was sitting next to a 14-year-old boy recently and I noticed that he kept pulling at his shirt so that it covered the front of him. He seemed nervous about something and then I realized, he was preparing for battle with his penis that…
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Parents: Don’t Make the Situation Worse by Asking Your Adolescent Questions
February 21, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
I understand how adolescents can elicit a quick negative reaction from their parents because of their rebellious attitude. When they were younger, a quick reaction by mom or dad was enough to end the conflict. Now that their children are preteens or young teens, those…
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Why the Teenager Attitude Change?
February 14, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
During the adolescent years, around 10 to 11 years old, there is a rapid brain development happening inside the heads of your pre-teen. You remember those precious early years as they were learning to walk and express themselves? This explosive brain development period is very…
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