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.” As young children enter puberty, around 8-9 years old, they will continue to…
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Setting the Foundation for Keeping Communication Open with Your Teen
July 6, 2017
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
The Mother-Daughter Relationship Matures Too
June 29, 2017
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
As your daughter enter the young teenage years, ages 13-15, there are many new challenges you will face. Among them is your daughter’s first day driving the family car, a love relationship that scares you a little, and beginning talks about what to do after…
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Teaching Your Teen to Communicate Effectively
June 22, 2017
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
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…
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The Adolescent Emotional Meltdown: Tips for Parents
June 8, 2017
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Have you ever stood back in awe as your adolescent emotionally melts down? You watch your child in wonder as they proceed to completely lose it over a seemingly insignificant issue. What is happening here? If you ask them why they are so upset, they…
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How to Handle Questions After the 5th Grade Puberty Lesson
May 31, 2017
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
What was once a simple puberty lesson at the end of 5th grade, now seems to be evolving into a talk with more advanced topics of sexuality. This means that your kids are going to come home with questions for you to explain. Hopefully, they will…
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