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
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
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
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
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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