Parents realize that it’s important to teach their adolescents about the physical changes of puberty. But how many parents understand what is going on in their child’s brain at the same time puberty is happening? These changes are obvious, but a little surprising. By about…
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Wondering Why Your Preteen Has Suddenly Become So Emotional?
September 2, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
How to Tackle the Topic of Sex Education at Home
August 26, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
It seems that the schools are in a turmoil about what to teach your kids about all kinds of topics. Parents are also feeling confused about what their kids are learning in school. What I think is good about the turmoil is that parents are…
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Make Sure You’re Ready To Help Your Daughter Understand What’s Important
August 18, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
These two girls are adorable. It is, however, a little surprising to think that in just a short time their body is going to enter puberty. Our daughters seem so young, but puberty begins about 8-9 years old. I know many of you feel uncomfortable…
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Mommy, Where is the Baby Growing?
August 12, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
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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The Roller Coaster Ride of Adolescent Brain Development
July 29, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
All of the sparkles in this image represents how much is going on in your child’s brain right now if they are an adolescent. Beginning as early as 10 years old, the excitement begins beneath the skull. You remember the fascinating changes that happened almost…
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