There are many changes that you will notice as your child begins to mature through puberty. Parents are usually caught off guard by these changes and their first thought is that something is wrong. Let me assure you, everything is probably fine. Your child is…
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6 Tips For Promoting A Healthy Body Image In Your Teen
September 22, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Promote A Happy Teenage Brain
August 24, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
The brain is totally fascinating to me. It is not a rigid organ that cannot change. It is dynamic. In our teenagers, the brain is developing and changing rapidly. The article, Your Brain and Happiness: How to Make 'Happy' Happen by Debbie Hampton for HeySigmund.com, explains…
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Family Dinner, And a Little Competition | Video
August 18, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Recently my entire family went on vacation together, as we do each year. This year, my son, two of his daughters (one pictured at right) and myself, even entered a group cooking competition at the camp! I won't spoil the results, but I let you know…
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Who Is Your Daughter Talking To?
August 11, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
As your daughter matures through puberty, you will find yourself in a new phase. We might call it parenting 2.0. She will begin to experience new emotions, lots of physical changes, and will want to talk to someone to find out if what is happening…
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Teaching Anatomy Early Sets the Foundation for the Tween Years
August 2, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
I recently saw an article that appeared on a very helpful website called Young Women’s Health. This website is offered by Boston Children’s Hospital and their mission is “to help teen girls, their parents, educators, and health care providers improve their understanding of normal health and…
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