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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How to Avoid Conflict With Your Adolescent
July 1, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Start Teaching Your 5-7 Year Old Son About Anatomy and Sperm
June 24, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
The time to begin teaching your son about his boy anatomy is when he is 5-7-years-old. Little boys are very curious when they are young and so it's fun to teach them. You might want to begin with the most basic information. Teach him about…
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Is it Normal for a Period to be so Bloody?
May 27, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Seeing blood has always been a sign that something is very wrong. It's important that our daughters learn that menstrual blood does not mean something is wrong. It is the result of a healthy cleansing of the inside of the uterus. It is good for…
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Is Your Son Prepared For His First Wet Dream?
May 20, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Without realizing it, a boy in the 12+ age group could wake up one morning with wet sheets. There are no warning signs to prepare him. He might think that he has wet the bed during the night, but with more checking, he will realize…
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Are You Teaching Your Daughter About Her Body?
April 15, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
If daughter is about 5-7 years old, I want to help you as you begin to teach her about her body. This is such a precious age. These little girls are so inquisitive and love being with their parents. While she is so young, now…
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