As puberty begins, both boys and girls will notice a change in their skin because of the impact of rising testosterone in their body. Illustration from I’m a Girl, Hormones One of testosterone’s functions throughout life, from puberty on, is to stimulate certain skin glands…
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Puberty and Testosterone in Both Boys and Girls
April 7, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Boy Puberty Starts Like Girl Puberty Starts
March 26, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Puberty begins in a similar way in boys and girls. A change in body odor is a sign that will be obvious to you as your son enters puberty and is also a beginning sign in girls. This is how it works. Skin glands attached…
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Your Adolescent Wants to Know: Why are There So Many Coronavirus (COVID-19) Restrictions?
March 20, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
You have probably noticed that your adolescent wants to know “why” before they decide to cooperate with restrictions imposed on their life. During this time when there are lots of restrictions coming their way to protect them from the Coronavirus (COVID-19), it may be helpful…
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Is Your Adolescent Son Driving You a Little Crazy?
March 10, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
As boys enter puberty, most parents feel like their son has become a different child. He wants to argue about everything, and he looks for every opportunity to be away from home with his friends. These changes might have caught you off guard and you…
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When Do I Teach My Child About Puberty?
March 3, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
All adolescents are not the same. Some mature a little faster or slower than others. When I talk to parents about what content they want to teach their adolescent about puberty, each one has their own idea about when and what to teach their child.…
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