Review the Dr. M Says Boxes before you read this book with your daughter. Take time to read through the book before you read it with your daughter. You will notice the Dr. M Says boxes that have been placed at certain points throughout the…
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4 Tips for Getting the Most from I’m a Girl, Special Me
July 7, 2015
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
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Global Struggle with Menstruation | The Need for Awareness
June 16, 2015
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Have you thought about the challenges girls living in underdeveloped countries like rural Uganda or Sierra Leone, Afghanistan might face as they start their period? I ran across an interesting article from Amy Poehler's Smart Girls you might want to share with your daughter if she…
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When is it time? Using a Tampon
June 10, 2015
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Now that summer is here, this is a good opportunity to talk to your daughter about using a tampon so she stays confident and comfortable with being active during her period. Tampons can make the summer days easier, especially if she likes to swim. Start by…
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Body Odor! An Early Puberty Sign for Boys and Girls
May 26, 2015
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
The biological process of puberty makes a quiet entrance into a child’s life in many ways, except for changes in how they SMELL! Interestingly, the hormone that has a big effect on the skin, in both boys and girls, is a form of testosterone. There…
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A Sign of Early Puberty: Breast Tenderness
May 11, 2015
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
One of the first signs your 8-to-10 year old daughter will notice when her body is changing will be breast tenderness. As the hormones of puberty slowly ramp up in her body, tiny glands in her breast will start to develop. They might feel like…
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