*Preparing a bag for her first period *Easy way to make her feel more secure *Mother-daughter sharing opportunity Preparing your daughter for her first period is a highly emotional experience for her and for you. Suddenly it feels like there is so much to explain…
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girl puberty
Does Your Daughter Know What To Expect When Her First Period Happens?
September 15, 2022
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Wondering Why Your Preteen Has Suddenly Become So Emotional?
September 2, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Parents realize that it’s important to teach their adolescents about the physical changes of puberty. But how many parents understand what is going on in their child’s brain at the same time puberty is happening? These changes are obvious, but a little surprising. By about…
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The Roller Coaster Ride of Adolescent Brain Development
July 29, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
All of the sparkles in this image represents how much is going on in your child’s brain right now if they are an adolescent. Beginning as early as 10 years old, the excitement begins beneath the skull. You remember the fascinating changes that happened almost…
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Something Simple to Help Navigate The Turmoil – A Weekly Family Meal Together
July 22, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Raising an adolescent daughter is emotionally challenging for most parents. Girls in the 10+ age group tend to begin a long period of time, several years, when their opinions and ideas change considerably from the more simple ideas of their childhood days. They are changing…
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How to Avoid Conflict With Your Adolescent
July 1, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
I thought this picture captured how most moms feel most of the time when they are raising young teenagers ... in over their head! Adolescents in that are 10+ years old, and all the way into their 20s, can keep you under water. Just as…
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