I put together review groups of young boys to go over my books before I publish them. These are my junior editors. It was so fascinating to listen to their questions as we worked through the content of my book I’m a Boy, How Are…
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boy puberty
Does Your Son Know How the Female Menstrual Cycle Works?
September 24, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Does Your Son Know What Goes on When Girls Hit Puberty?
August 27, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Unless a boy grows up in a family where there are sisters, it might be difficult for him to learn very much about the changes that happen to girls during puberty. By the time boys are about 13 years old, they likely have many questions…
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New Book: I’m a Boy, How Are Girls Different?
July 30, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Coming in the next few weeks is a new book that I am very excited for you to see. It is called I’m a Boy, How Are Girls Different? This book is written for boys who are 13+ years old. The book contrasts how puberty…
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Why is My Son So Worried About Pimples?
July 23, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Don’t you think it is interesting that your 11-13-year-old son is suddenly concerned about any little bump he sees on his face? Pimples are one of the first signs that he has entered puberty, and most boys are very self-conscious about them. I think it…
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Ways to Social Distance and Still Get Your Adolescent Out of the House
July 2, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Being kept at home, away from friends, with limited fun things to do is very difficult for adolescents. These ideas take very little planning and will certainly be encouraging for everyone. There are some ways to get out of the house and have a great…
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