If you're a parent that homeschools, I would like to introduce you to my series of books that prepare kids for puberty. A common concern that I hear from moms is they don’t want to introduce information that is not appropriate for their child’s age…
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Homeschool Resources: Books That Prepare Kids For Puberty
November 25, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Teaching Your Adolescent When Conception Occurs
October 29, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
If you have adolescents who are 15+ years old, they have likely reached sexual maturity. Now it is time to keep the teaching going, but at a new level. This age group is often more challenging to get their support for your teaching attempts, but…
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How to Start Talking to Your Daughter About Anatomy
October 1, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
If your daughter is 5-7 years old, this is the best time to begin to teach her about her girl anatomy. She will likely have lots of interesting questions and she won’t be as shy as she might be in just a couple years as…
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Girls Need to Know About Boy Anatomy Too
August 20, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
It is always interesting to have talks with small groups of girls who have recently started having regular periods. They cautiously make their way into a questioning time about how boys are different. They almost sound like they feel guilty asking me about this. If…
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3 Questions from Girls About Starting Your Period
July 16, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
It might be time to begin preparing your 9-10-year-old daughter for her first period. This is an uncertain time for young girls. Although they tend to be uncomfortable talking about it, I have noticed how much they appreciate an opportunity to ask questions and learn…
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