The terminology can be confusing when your child is no longer a child. The next stage is called adolescence. It begins at about 10-years-old and lasts into their early 20’s. This is the age when their brain is rapidly developing and you will notice progressive…
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What’s the Difference Between Puberty and Adolescence?
October 15, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Is It Time to Talk about Boys and Girls?
October 8, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
As you have observed, there is much going on in your daughter’s life during adolescence. One day she is a child, and it seems like overnight, she’s a teenager. You are not the only one surprised by the changes in her. Friends who are boys,…
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Is It Okay for Parents to Snoop on Their Kids?
October 1, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Is it okay for parents of adolescents to be “snoopy” about what's going on in their child’s life? My answer is absolutely, yes. During the early adolescent years and into the young teen years, these kids are caught between thinking like a child and being…
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How to Talk to Your Teenage Daughter about Puberty in Boys
August 27, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Now that your daughter is nearing the last few years of puberty, she probably wonders what is happening in a boy’s body at a similar age. Here are some suggestions about how to start that conversation with her. Ask her if she has noticed that…
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First Period – Be Prepared and Know What Is Happening
July 25, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Have you noticed how many girls have their first period at summer camp? When I speak to young girls, my message to them is to always be prepared for a period to start. Put a pad and change of underwear in a small bag and…
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