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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Why Do You Use A Tampon?
June 16, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
There are certainly many different opinions about whether or not a young girl, who is just beginning to have menstrual periods, should be encouraged to use a tampon. These concerns stem from different places. Here are three of the more common ones. The chemicals in…
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Mom and Her Middle School Son: Relationship Changes
May 31, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Moms and sons share a special relationship. I treasure the one I have with my son. But when middle school begins, it is surprising to both how much their relationship is tested. If your son is eleven to fourteen years old, you understand what I…
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