So often we emphasize concepts in reproduction and forget that our teen might not understand the basic information behind the concept. For example, although they might know that a condom helps prevent pregnancy, do they know how the condom does that? This illustration would be…
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Make Sure Your Son Knows This
January 7, 2021
There is so much more to teach your 15+ year old son now that he is through puberty. You are preparing him for sexual maturity. We want our sons to make informed decisions in the future and understand what those decisions might mean. For example,…
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When Does Your Daughter Arrive At Sexual Maturity?
November 13, 2020
We are so careful to make sure that our daughters are ready for their first period. But after they start having regular monthly periods, they have likely reached the end of puberty and have entered sexual maturity. This is a big deal. Although your daughter…
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Teaching Your Adolescent When Conception Occurs
October 29, 2020
If you have adolescents who are 15+ years old, they have likely reached sexual maturity. Now it is time to keep the teaching going, but at a new level. This age group is often more challenging to get their support for your teaching attempts, but…
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Can Your Daughter Explain Ovulation?
September 14, 2017
Can your daughter explain to you what happens during ovulation? This is a pivotal point in the menstrual cycle when an egg is released. It is important for her to understand the timing and what happens next. Here are the basics you can teach her.…
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