As part of maturing, your young teen is starting to experience sexual desire. This is partly due to the developmental changes going in their brain as well as the influence of sexual hormones. It is a normal process in the body. I have never…
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How to Teach Them About Healthy Sexual Desire
August 10, 2017
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
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Is Your Daughter Prepared for the Puberty Talk in Her School?
April 4, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
If your daughter is in 5th or 6th grade, she will probably attend a class for a "puberty talk" in the next few months. Many schools offer good content for kids and I encourage you to find out what your school will be teaching. No matter…
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I’m Sounding the Alarm!
August 28, 2015
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
I have been reading through various blogs this week to find interesting articles for you and I have become increasingly concerned about what moms are saying about kids and the Internet. Young adolescents are experimenting with dangerous sexual activities and they have no idea how…
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