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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parenting girls
Something Simple to Help Navigate The Turmoil – A Weekly Family Meal Together
July 22, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
It is Normal for Your Teenage Daughter to Wonder What Happens to Boys During Puberty?
July 15, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Puberty is the time when a girl’s reproductive system matures. It is only natural that also during puberty your daughter is going to have questions about changes in a boy during puberty. I want our daughters to have a solid understanding of their own reproductive…
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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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Does Your Daughter Know How To Chart Her Periods?
June 17, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
As your daughter prepares for her first period, keeping track of when her period starts each month is important so that she can always be prepared. Because we talk about having a period “each month,” this can lead to some confusion. Your daughter might begin…
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preparing for puberty
Is There One Topic About Puberty You Need To Discuss With Your Daughter?
June 3, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
I always want to encourage you to purchase one of my age-appropriate books for your child. Their needs change as they grow through the years and my books will grow with them. But, sometimes you might want to focus on a special topic that is…
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