By the time your daughter is 13-14 years old, she has probably started having regular periods and is now considered sexually mature. The important information for her to know about reproduction does not end when puberty ends. Now it is time to prepare her for…
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Does Your Daughter Know About Boys & Puberty?
November 22, 2022
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
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13+ Year Old Girls
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Does Your Daughter Know What To Expect When Her First Period Happens?
September 15, 2022
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
*Preparing a bag for her first period *Easy way to make her feel more secure *Mother-daughter sharing opportunity Preparing your daughter for her first period is a highly emotional experience for her and for you. Suddenly it feels like there is so much to explain…
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How to Tackle the Topic of Sex Education at Home
August 26, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
It seems that the schools are in a turmoil about what to teach your kids about all kinds of topics. Parents are also feeling confused about what their kids are learning in school. What I think is good about the turmoil is that parents are…
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Something Simple to Help Navigate The Turmoil – A Weekly Family Meal Together
July 22, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Raising an adolescent daughter is emotionally challenging for most parents. Girls in the 10+ age group tend to begin a long period of time, several years, when their opinions and ideas change considerably from the more simple ideas of their childhood days. They are changing…
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It is Normal for Your Teenage Daughter to Wonder What Happens to Boys During Puberty?
July 15, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Puberty is the time when a girl’s reproductive system matures. It is only natural that also during puberty your daughter is going to have questions about changes in a boy during puberty. I want our daughters to have a solid understanding of their own reproductive…
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