Now that your daughter is nearing the last few years of puberty, she probably wonders what is happening in a boy’s body at a similar age. Here are some suggestions about how to start that conversation with her. Ask her if she has noticed that…
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How to Talk to Your Teenage Daughter about Puberty in Boys
August 27, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Ideas to Prepare Your Daughter for Her First Period
August 20, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
If your daughter is about 9- or 10-years-old, she is concerned about her first period. Now is a good time to talk to her about how to be prepared for anything. She should always have with her a small pouch that contains a pad, change…
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Two Simple Concepts to Teach Your Daughter to Prepare Her for Puberty
August 13, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
If your daughter is 8-9-years old, make sure she knows these two important pieces of information about her body as she approaches puberty. Her Brain: Explain that there is a lot going on in her brain right now. It is experiencing a big development time…
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A Few Simple Concepts to Teach Your 5-7 Year-Old Daughter about Her Girl Anatomy
August 6, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
If you have a 5-7-year-old daughter, she is likely very interested in babies. Here is some interesting information that she will enjoy learning and will also help her understand a little more about her girl anatomy. This anatomy figure from my book I’m a Girl,…
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The Big Question from Girls About The Mechanics of their Period
August 1, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Girls who are 8-10-years-old are fascinated by their changing body. They have questions about everything from why they are getting pimples to why their emotions are so intense. This is the time to teach them about the fascinating parts of their girl anatomy. Each time…
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