How much does your son know about an ejaculation? Why does he think he is having such intense emotional reactions? Does he understand why his thoughts and dreams have become increasingly sexual? If your son is ten years and older, he needs answers to these…
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adolescent development
Make Sure Your Son Knows What is Happening
April 5, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
How Does Your Home Feel?
March 15, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
How would your kid’s friends describe your home? Not what your home looks like, but how it makes them feel when they are there. I recently had a conversation with a mom of a young teen. His friend was going to be in town for…
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Did My Teen Really Mean That Hurtful Outburst?
February 15, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
It seems that from the moment you notice a change in your adolescent’s body odor, there is also a big change in their emotions. Their outbursts can be hurtful and personal. It is helpful to all parents to consider what is your child is feeling…
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Have You Talked to Your Son About Wet Dreams? | Changes During Puberty
February 1, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Is your son prepared for what is coming his way during puberty? Soon he will experience his first ejaculation, and it might happen while he is sleeping. Probably, one of the first signs of puberty you noticed in your son was a change, and not…
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Adolescents See You Through an Emotional Lens
December 7, 2017
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
When you look into the face of another adult, your brain helps you determine if the person you are with is happy, sad or in any other emotional state. That is because your prefrontal cortex, behind the forehead, is fully developed and uses logic to…
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