By now, you have probably already noticed a change in your adolescent’s mood as they entered puberty? Science has explained to us that the adolescent brain goes through a huge burst of development. Because the brain develops from the back to the front, the part…
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Adolescent Emotional Mood Swings
October 19, 2017
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
How Important is a “Son Hug”?
October 12, 2017
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
The puberty years bring with them challenges for kids who are experiencing the changes happening in their body and mind, and challenges for the parents who are trying to understand their maturing child. Conflicts that never existed before with your son, are almost a daily…
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Help Your Daughter Take A Stand Against Unwanted Sexual Advances
October 11, 2017
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
What can we do to protect our daughters from unwanted sexual advances now and in the future? This question is especially on top of our minds right now because of some of the conversations that are happening in our popular culture. Unfortunately, I’m not sure…
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Premenstrual Time & Dancing in the Rain
October 5, 2017
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning how to dance in the rain.” -Vivian Greene When I saw this quote, I immediately thought about our daughters during the few days of premenstrual time prior to the start of their period…
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Maturing Through Disappointment
September 21, 2017
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Here is a great quote from Michael Jordan: “I have missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I have lost almost 300 games. On 26 occasions, I have been entrusted to take the game winning shot….and I missed. I have failed over and over…
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