If you have an 8-10-year-old son, ask yourself these questions: Is my son a little more emotional than in the past? Is my son arguing more when I disagree with him? If your answer to either of these questions is “yes,” you are beginning to…
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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
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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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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