If you have a 5-7-year-old daughter, she is likely very interested in babies. Here is some interesting information that she will enjoy learning and will also help her understand a little more about her girl anatomy. This anatomy figure from my book I’m a Girl,…
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A Few Simple Concepts to Teach Your 5-7 Year-Old Daughter about Her Girl Anatomy
August 6, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
The Big Question from Girls About The Mechanics of their Period
August 1, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Girls who are 8-10-years-old are fascinated by their changing body. They have questions about everything from why they are getting pimples to why their emotions are so intense. This is the time to teach them about the fascinating parts of their girl anatomy. Each time…
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First Period – Be Prepared and Know What Is Happening
July 25, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Have you noticed how many girls have their first period at summer camp? When I speak to young girls, my message to them is to always be prepared for a period to start. Put a pad and change of underwear in a small bag and…
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Ways to Teach Your Daughter About Her Anatomy
July 11, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
I was recently teaching a small group of 10-year-old girls about puberty. When our discussion became focused on the vulva, it was interesting to them to learn that there are two openings. One opening is for urine and one is the opening out of which…
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Start Early and Make Talks Fun With Your Daughter
June 27, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
A great discussion to have with your 5-7-year-old daughter is about her ovaries. I love this picture from my book, I’m a Girl, Special Me. It helps a young girl to understand that the ovaries need special protection inside her body just like these tiny…
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