Recently, I have had several interesting conversations with parents and a pattern is beginning to emerge. I've discovered that the “big talk” might be coming in the wrong order. Out of an eager desire to be responsible parents and make sure their kids are informed,…
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Teach Your Kids About Puberty Before You Teach Them About Sex
January 12, 2017
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Are They Ready for the 5th Grade Sex Talk?
December 28, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
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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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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Pimples: For Boys 11-13 – Celebrate Puberty Moments
October 25, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Celebrate Puberty Moments are brief mini-lessons about puberty from me to you. The topic for this month: Pimples Pimples are one of the most visible signs your son is near or has entered, puberty! It can often be a mystery as to how they form.…
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