As you probably know, adolescence is defined as the time of growth between childhood and adulthood. And if you think back on your own adolescent experience, you probably have vivid memories of both the internal and external battles that paved your pathway to maturity. It…
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Parenting Adolescents, Part I: Are You Ready for the Changes Coming with Adolescence?
September 17, 2014
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
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What’s Been Happening at Anatomy for Kids
May 19, 2014
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
So much has happened in the past several months and I can't wait to fill you in on the latest! For one, our book, I’m A Boy: My Changing Body, is now out and focuses on boys ages eight to ten. It provides more detail…
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Why It Is Best to Teach Your Kids About Their Bodies While They Are Young
March 25, 2014
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Put simply, it’s easier to talk to kids about their bodies when they are young. Talking to a twelve-year-old about their body and talking to a five-year-old is a very different experience, especially if you want to teach them about their boy anatomy or girl…
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Puberty: A Good First Talk to Have With Your 5-7-Year-Old Son
March 5, 2014
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
We covered teaching young girls in our previous post and now it's the boys' turn! Little boys are usually very curious about their male anatomy. It is just so easy to find their genitals and to compare what they have to everybody else. They are…
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Questions and Answers for Boys ages 5 – 7
January 1, 2014
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Click on the specific question below and you will go directly to the answer about that topic. Or, you can scroll down through all the questions and answers. Also, be sure to click the tabs below the questions for additional resources! My son is five and…
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