An important piece of information for your 8-9 year old daughter is what happens to the eggs that have been protected inside her ovaries. This age is a little young to talk about the menstrual cycle and hormones, but you can begin a discussion with…
[Read more...]
8 – 10 year old girls
Great Resources to Prepare Your Young Daughter for Puberty
November 25, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
If your daughter is approaching 8-years-old, now is good time to introduce her to the structures in her reproductive system. As surprising as it is to most parents, most young girls this age are entering early puberty. So, this is a good age to prepare…
[Read more...]
Teaching Your Daughter the Basics for Her First Period
October 22, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
As a parent, we can feel overwhelmed with all of the important information we want our daughter to have as she prepares for her first period. Making sure she has a pad and change of underwear with her all the time is a great start.…
[Read more...]
Teaching 8-10-Year-Old Girls One Important Concept at a Time
September 24, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
If your daughter is 8-10-years-old, now is the time to teach her more information about her ovaries. As young girls enter this age group, their ovaries are beginning to wake up and prepare for the day when she has her first ovulation followed by her…
[Read more...]
Teach Your Daughter About Her Breasts
September 17, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
As your daughter approaches 8-10 years old, she will begin to notice a change in her breasts. This is a great time to teach her about the mammary gland that is forming in her breast. Use this anatomy figure to illustrates a few key points…
[Read more...]