It might be time to begin preparing your 9-10-year-old daughter for her first period. This is an uncertain time for young girls. Although they tend to be uncomfortable talking about it, I have noticed how much they appreciate an opportunity to ask questions and learn…
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3 Questions from Girls About Starting Your Period
July 16, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
New “I’m a Boy” Book for 5-7 Year Old Boys
July 7, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
If you have been following my blogs, you know that I encourage parents of boys to begin teaching them about their body as early as possible. During potty training, parents are much more willing to use accurate terms to describe the important anatomy, and I…
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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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Why is My Adolescent Son Suddenly Interested in Risky Activities?
June 25, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Don’t be surprised if your adolescent son starts describing really risky activities he is planning to do. Things like jumping off of high places into the water, scary skateboarding jumps he’s perfecting … the list goes on and on. From the time he’s around 12-years-old…
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Dads and Daughters
June 18, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Dad is typically a little surprised at the changes he sees in his daughter as she becomes an adolescent. He will need encouragement and a little direction to help him navigate the important role he has to inspire and support his daughter on her path…
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