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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Why It Is Best to Teach Your Kids About Their Bodies While They Are Young
March 25, 2014
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Reproduction: A Good First Talk With Our 5-7-Year-Old Daughters
February 25, 2014
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Young girls will often begin to question where babies come from when they see a pregnant woman. A girl might also question why her anatomy looks different than a little boy’s anatomy. We can be challenged by these questions unless we remember that our daughters…
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Questions and Answers for Girls ages 5 – 7
January 21, 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 5-year-old daughter wants to…
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Tips for Teaching Your Five-to-Seven-Year-Old Daughter About Her Body
October 12, 2013
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
It's not always easy teaching our kids about anatomy, especially reproductive anatomy. And the younger the child, the more difficult it may seem (but try telling that to a parent of a teenager!). Either way, due to your daughter's age, it's best to keep the…
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