During the summer, our young sons, 5-7-years-old, are likely to be in situations where they are alone with people they may or may not know. This is the age to begin talks about protecting themselves from unwanted touching. This is also the age group most…
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How Informed is Your Son About His Reproductive Anatomy?
June 13, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
I am looking for more and more ways to teach our sons about their body. Although the changes during puberty are equally as important to a boy as they are to a girl, it seems that there is not the same emphasis on making sure…
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Talking With Your Son After His School Sexual Education Presentation
May 30, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
If your son attended a school-sponsored sexual education presentation in the last couple of months, use what he heard to make sure he understood what was said. Teaching sexual education in the school is a challenge for boys. Often, the talks are given when boys…
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A Piece Of Information for Your Adolescent Son
May 23, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Your adolescent son has maybe questioned in his own mind what happens to a girl each month that results in a period. He sees feminine hygiene ads, hears girls talking about their periods, and he has probably noticed changes in you during the month. It…
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Catch Me If You Can
May 15, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
If you are raising an adolescent son, you might feel like every day is a game of catch me if you can. It seems to be their daily goal to find a way around you as you strive to guide their tumultuous life. Don’t be…
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