It may surprise for your 11+ year old son to learn that in just a few years, when he is sexually mature, his testicles can produce about 1,000 sperm every second. The next question he may wonder is what happens to all of those sperm.…
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Thousands of Sperm Produced Every Second in The Testicles! So Where Do They Go?
March 11, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Would You Tell Your Daughter a Different Story?
January 21, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
When you think back to what you were taught about your female anatomy, starting your first period, and issues with reproduction, there was probably a lot of information missing. Now that you have a child, it can make this a very different experience for them.…
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Homeschool Resources: Books That Prepare Kids For Puberty
November 25, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
If you're a parent that homeschools, I would like to introduce you to my series of books that prepare kids for puberty. A common concern that I hear from moms is they don’t want to introduce information that is not appropriate for their child’s age…
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Are Hormones Affecting Your Kids? Here’s What You Need to Know!
October 15, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Let’s make sure that our 11+ age sons and daughters understand what hormones are and how they are affecting their body now that they are in puberty. We want our daughters to learn about estrogen and progesterone. The important hormone to teach our sons is…
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Where Does Testosterone Come From?
September 17, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
If your son is ten years or older, he is likely noticing changes happening in his body. Puberty is the time when testosterone begins to have obvious effects in his skin, muscles, and of course, his reproductive structures. This anatomy figure from my book, I’m…
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