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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Did My Teen Really Mean That Hurtful Outburst?
February 15, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Have You Talked to Your Son About Wet Dreams? | Changes During Puberty
February 1, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Is your son prepared for what is coming his way during puberty? Soon he will experience his first ejaculation, and it might happen while he is sleeping. Probably, one of the first signs of puberty you noticed in your son was a change, and not…
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Does Your Son Know What Happens During an Erection?
January 25, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
It is not typical to talk about the sequence of events that lead to an erection, but it is important for your son to know what is happening in his body. Although the topic is a little embarrassing, I think your son will be interested…
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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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The First Heart Beat: What Can Happen After Sex
January 4, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Teens are very interested to learn about sex, but the typical teenager knows very little about what all of it means. Sadly, they know basically nothing about what happens after sexual intercourse, if an egg meets a sperm. It is important that we add this…
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