*Is your son ready for early puberty? *Your son might already notice changes and is concerned. *Keep your talks with him brief (7 minutes) and fun. You’re sitting down for a pleasant Saturday evening dinner with your family. Your 10-year-old son is sitting next to…
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Something Doesn’t Smell Right – Is This Puberty?
September 21, 2022
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
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Does Your Daughter Know What To Expect When Her First Period Happens?
September 15, 2022
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
*Preparing a bag for her first period *Easy way to make her feel more secure *Mother-daughter sharing opportunity Preparing your daughter for her first period is a highly emotional experience for her and for you. Suddenly it feels like there is so much to explain…
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Slowly Walk Through Puberty
September 8, 2022
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
*Talk about puberty along the way *Let your child discover puberty small steps at a time When I started thinking about how to teach topics like puberty to young kids, I was convinced the best way was to teach the parents and then they could…
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When Does Your Daughter Arrive At Sexual Maturity?
July 7, 2022
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
We are so careful to make sure that our daughters are ready for their first period. But after they start having regular monthly periods, they have likely reached the end of puberty and have entered sexual maturity. This is a big deal. Although your daughter…
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3 Things to Consider Before Choosing a Period Tracking App for your Daughter
April 14, 2022
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Your daughter has just started her period, and she wants to be prepared for her next cycle. Although it could take up to a year for her cycle to regulate, a period tracking app is an easy way for her to monitor her monthly cycle. …
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