School has begun! If your son is a young adolescent, maybe 11-12 years old, your patience will likely be tested from the first day of school as you try to motivate him to get organized with his school work. You might think that you…
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Your Son and HW Organization: Can the Two Coexist?
August 30, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Pregnancy Prevention: What Does Your Son Know?
August 23, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Preventing pregnancy involves both parties being clearly informed. What does your son know about eggs in a girl’s ovaries? Do you think it is important for your son to know something about girl reproductive anatomy? Boys could benefit from learning more about girl reproductive anatomy.…
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Your Adolescent Son’s Changing Brain
August 16, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Have you noticed that your adolescent son has become unusually concerned about how he looks and what he is wearing? This typically comes as a surprise to most parents because their son certainly didn’t express these concerns just a year ago. With middle school right…
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Your Son’s First Kiss
July 26, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Have you prepared your son for his first kiss? As parents, we are concerned about our adolescents having sex when they are too young. That’s a legitimate concern. But holding hands and enjoying a deeper relationship with a girl, is also part of becoming a…
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Teaching Your Daughter How to Keep Her Female Anatomy Healthy
July 12, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
What does your adolescent daughter know about keeping her female anatomy healthy? When she starts having regular periods, you know how important it is for her to feel confident that she is prepared for her period each month and that she understands feminine hygiene. This…
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