I understand that you, as a parent, are naturally cautious when someone else teaches your child about reproduction. If your child is in 5th grade, you will probably be facing this challenge. Most public schools have in their curriculum some type of presentation about puberty…
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Are They Ready for the 5th Grade Sex Talk?
December 28, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Christmas is for Cookies!
December 22, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
When I think of Christmas, one of the pleasures that first comes to mind is the traditional Christmas cookie. They are an absolute favorite of my grandchildren and fun to make together! I am sharing our family recipe for the sugar cookie and the frosting…
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Changes in the Scrotum: Early Puberty in Boys Ages 8-10
November 8, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Celebrate Puberty Moments are brief mini-lessons about puberty from me to you. The topic for this month: Changes in the Scrotum Changes in the scrotum begin to happen when boys are entering early puberty at about 8-10 years old. In this video, I explain…
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Teaching 5-7 Year Olds About Their Body
November 7, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
When I began writing books about puberty for kids, I wrote my first book for young teens. I didn’t publish it because I realized that I should start at a younger age. After much research and testing with kids and parents, I concluded that 5-7…
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Breast Buds: Celebrate Puberty Moments for Girls 8-9 Years Old
November 1, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Celebrate Puberty Moments are brief mini-lessons about puberty from me to you. The topic for this month: Breast Buds Breast Buds begin to form when girls are entering early puberty at about 8-9 years old. In this video, I explain how these form and how…
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