Have you noticed a change in your 8-9-year-old daughter’s emotions? It is certainly confusing to parents when this starts happening. At first, you might think that she is just trying to be difficult. But, what's actually happening is she's becoming an adolescent. During the adolescent…
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Have You Noticed a Change in Mood and Attitude in your Pre-Teen Daughter?
April 22, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Tagged With: parenting girls
preparing for puberty
Are You Teaching Your Daughter About Her Body?
April 15, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
If daughter is about 5-7 years old, I want to help you as you begin to teach her about her body. This is such a precious age. These little girls are so inquisitive and love being with their parents. While she is so young, now…
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Have Your Noticed Attitude Changes in Your Son as He Enters Puberty?
April 8, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Are you a little surprised that your 8-10-year-old son has become more emotional and little more moody recently? This is one of the first signs most parents notice that something is beginning to change in a big way. Along with other signs, like a change…
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Start Early Teaching Your Son About His Boy Anatomy
April 1, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
If your son is 5-7 years old, please take advantage of this very sweet age to begin teaching him about his boy anatomy. As soon as he enters puberty, in just a few years, he will likely be less interested in learning this important information…
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What Does Your Teenage Son Know about Gonorrhea?
March 25, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Talking to your 15+ year old son about sexual topics probably feels uncomfortable for you as the parent, and for him. But, there are some topics that are especially important for him to learn about to protect himself in the future. One topic is gonorrhea.…
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