The time to begin teaching your son about his boy anatomy is when he is 5-7-years-old. Little boys are very curious when they are young and so it's fun to teach them. You might want to begin with the most basic information. Teach him about…
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5-7 year old boys
Start Teaching Your 5-7 Year Old Son About Anatomy and Sperm
June 24, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Start Early Teaching Your Son About His Boy Anatomy
April 1, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
If your son is 5-7 years old, please take advantage of this very sweet age to begin teaching him about his boy anatomy. As soon as he enters puberty, in just a few years, he will likely be less interested in learning this important information…
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Is Your Son Curious About His Body Parts?
February 25, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Has your 5-7-year-old son started asking you questions about his boy anatomy? They tend to be very curious about their penis and want everyone to know about their questions. This is normal and healthy exploration on the part of your son, but make sure you…
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Boys Ask: Why are my Testicles Sensitive to Temperature?
September 3, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
It might be interesting for your young son to learn that his testicles are sensitive to temperature. The testicles are located inside a sack of skin called the scrotum. The scrotum is very thin. It doesn’t provide good insulation from temperature changes that might affect…
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How to Teach Young Boys to Protect Themselves
August 6, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
We often think of teaching our young girls about how to protect themselves from unwanted touching, but our sons are also vulnerable. The 5-7 age group is the time to teach them how to protect themselves. Illustration from I’m a Boy, Special Me Young boys…
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