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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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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Moms, It’s Never Too Late To Learn About Your Reproductive System
January 13, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Recently I presented a lecture about the female reproductive system entitled “Female Orgasm” for medical students at UCLA Medical School, sponsored by the American Medical Woman’s Association. I give this lecture each year and as you might expect, there are LOTS of participants. Here are…
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“How do girls go pee?” | Things Kids Ask!
June 24, 2015
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
It doesn’t take very long before a young boy realizes that he has a penis and that girls don’t have one. It is always cute, and a little surprising, when they ask you why girls are different. A classic question is, “How do they pee…
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A Different Kind of Mother’s Day Card
May 6, 2015
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Each year on Mother’s Day our children make precious gifts and write adorable cards to thank us for the special ways we have loved them through the year. I have saved many of those cards and they will always be a treasure to me. But…
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