All adolescents are not the same. Some mature a little faster or slower than others. When I talk to parents about what content they want to teach their adolescent about puberty, each one has their own idea about when and what to teach their child.…
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When Do I Teach My Child About Puberty?
March 3, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Spontaneous Erections Are Normal
February 18, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
By the time your son is 11-years-old, he has entered puberty and you have likely seen lots of changes in him. One typical change is that these young boys become very quiet. They are less likely to come to you with questions about changes happening…
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What Happens to the Eggs?
February 4, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
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…
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I Think My Testicles Are Growing
January 21, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
If you are raising a son who is 8-10 years old, I would like to help you prepare him for the changes he is going to experience during puberty. Certainly, there are lots of emotional ups and downs that are coming his way. But, this…
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Where Do Babies Come From?
January 7, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
What do you say when your 6-year-old daughter asks where babies come from? You knew this question was coming and now it is here. One option: take this opportunity to teach your daughter all of the important information no one ever taught you. But, how…
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