The goal of Anatomy For Kids is that children everywhere will have the knowledge to make wise choices about their bodies.

Puberty slowly awakens in young girls and tends to surprise both mom and daughter. By about 8 or 9 years old, many girls begin to notice a change in their body odor and tiny lumps in their breasts.

These are early signs that puberty has begun. The early days of puberty are relatively calm, but raise concern in our young girls as they question why their body is changing.

Let’s replace concern with CELEBRATION!

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Small groups of girls ages 8-10 learning about the early changes of puberty
in a fun and interactive setting

 

Using the I’m a Girl, My Changing Body book as a guide, the girls

• Learn how their body is beginning to change as they enter puberty
• Gain confidence in their bodies and themselves
• Join a “safe place” to ask questions and learn from each other

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As parents, the best thing we can do is to equip our daughters with the knowledge to understand their bodies and be prepared for this life-changing transition.

This is the catalyst for me creating the I’m a Girl series of books.

In the second book of the I’m a Girl series, I’m a Girl, My Changing Body, the three girls in the storyline are just beginning to realize that their body is changing. They have lots of questions for Dr. M about why their breasts are tender and why hair is growing in new places.

Within a year or two, these same girls will begin to experience more changes as their body prepares for its first period. By 10 years old, most girls are ready to join a Celebrate Puberty Workshop for girls ages 10-13 that is taught from the third book in the I’m a Girl Series called I’m a Girl, Hormones!.

I’ve been providing small group sessions for young girls and for sports teams for a few years. They have been extremely well received and the parents are so grateful that their daughters had this opportunity to learn from an expert in a fun and supportive environment.

 

 

Celebrate Puberty Workshops are taught by Dr. Shelley Metten, a celebrated author, educator and anatomist. Dr. Metten retired recently from

the faculty of the UCLA Medical School to pursue her dream of teaching young girls and boys about their changing body during puberty. Her hope with these workshops is to inspire young girls with the joy of becoming a young woman.

 

 

Girls participating in this Celebrate Puberty Workshop will:

• Receive a complimentary copy of I’m a Girl, My Changing Body*
• Have fun learning with girls her own age
• Participate in hands-on activities that illustrate main concepts

*If you already have a copy of I’m a Girl, My Changing Body, let us know and we will provide you with a promo code to purchase another book of your choice! 

 

 

 

Bringing a friend (and her mom) gives girls the opportunity to share this experience with a trusted peer, and have someone to talk to for support. Young girls feel comfortable with others their own age and form lasting relationships as they help each other through this transition.

Girl Scout Troops are encouraged to form their own Celebrate Puberty Workshop. Along with all of the other special moments you share as Girl Scouts, great memories will be created together here.

Plan a date for a Workshop with the other girls in your Troop.

 

 

A special note for parents: we do NOT discuss any sexual content in this workshop. Dr. Metten teaches the girls about their own body and the changes that are happening during early puberty.

Parents are encouraged to attend the workshop with their daughter. The content of this workshop is limited to the information contained in the book, I’m a Girl, My Changing Body, including the structure of the female reproductive system, changes in emotions, changes in the breasts, and skin changes like hair in new places and body odor.

Moms often tell me that they have enjoyed meaningful conversations with their daughters after the Celebrate Puberty Workshops that made the experience even more special for both of them.

 

 

 

 

 

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What’s Next?

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What is the cost for the workshop?
The cost is $35 per participant (Moms are free!) and includes a copy of I’m A Girl, My Changing Body, as well as a gift bag.

I want to schedule a workshop. How do I do that?
Please email info@anatomyforkids.com to schedule your workshop and discuss details. Feel free to share prospective dates and any questions you may have.

If you are part of a Girl Scout troop, please go here for additional information.