I absolutely love this picture! It captures why I think it is important to teach 5-7 year old girls about their basic girl anatomy. She is inquisitive about her own body and about what is happening to mommy’s body if she is expecting a baby.…
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Start Teaching Your 5-7 Year Old Son About Anatomy and Sperm
June 24, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
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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Are You Teaching Your Daughter About Her Body?
April 15, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
If daughter is about 5-7 years old, I want to help you as you begin to teach her about her body. This is such a precious age. These little girls are so inquisitive and love being with their parents. While she is so young, now…
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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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