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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Maturing Through Disappointment
September 21, 2017
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Involved Preteen/Teen Parents – What is your goal?
September 7, 2017
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
If you feel you need to be infused into every aspect of your middle school or high school student’s life, I have a question for you. Why? What outcome are you hoping for? I understand that you want to make sure all goes well for…
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Why Are You So Upset?
August 31, 2017
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Do you remember going to the grocery store before you had children and standing in line behind a mom with a screaming child? You may have thought to yourself, “My child will not act like that!” Brace yourself. If you have a child 10 years…
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No Choice = Stress & Fighting
August 17, 2017
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Does it stress you out when you don’t get to have an opinion about your life? This is actually considered a major stressor for most adults. Even small things, like what your plans are going to be for the weekend, can produce stress if your…
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How to Teach Them About Healthy Sexual Desire
August 10, 2017
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
As part of maturing, your young teen is starting to experience sexual desire. This is partly due to the developmental changes going in their brain as well as the influence of sexual hormones. It is a normal process in the body. I have never…
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