This is a very personal and concerning topic related to boy puberty. Approximately 2/3 of boys 13-14 years old notice an increase in the size of one or both of their breasts. Enlargement of the breast(s) is called gynecomastia and indicates that breast tissue is forming. [Read more…]
How Many Questions Are Too Many For Your Adolescent?
If you were to ask your adolescent how many questions are too many to ask, they would probably say ONE.
Most parents tell me that it is difficult to get information out of their adolescent. We quickly can become scared that they aren’t talking to us because [Read more…]
Setting the Foundation for Keeping Communication Open with Your Teen
If you were to ask the parent of a teenager the one recommendation they would give to parents whose kids are fast approaching those years, they would likely say, “Keep communication open.” [Read more…]
Teaching Your Teen to Communicate Effectively
By the time your adolescent enters middle school, they will begin to question the world around them and especially you. While we want them to grow in their desire to question people and situations, they also need help understanding healthy boundaries between them and authority figures. [Read more…]
Learning to Say NO | A Critical Communication Skill for Teen Boys
As adolescent boys mature into young teens, one of the most important responses they must begin to master is the appropriate use of the word “No.”
When they were younger, you said NO for them. Now they must learn to make good choices for themselves that will often mean saying NO. [Read more…]
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