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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Does Your 13-Years-Old Daughter Understand Where and When the Egg and Sperm Meet?
March 4, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
If your daughter is in that 13-year-old age group, her body has already reached sexual maturity. Now it's time to change the topics we want her to understand so she is better prepared for choices she will need to make in her future. After talking…
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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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What Does Your Son Know About Testosterone and Ejaculation?
January 28, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
It seems natural to teach our daughters about hormones, like estrogen and progesterone, because they are part of the menstrual cycle. Changes in the levels of these hormones throughout the cycle results in a menstrual period each month and that is something every young girl…
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Does Your 13-Years-Old Daughter Understand Where and When the Egg and Sperm Meet?
January 5, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
If your daughter is in that 13-year-old age group, her body has already reached sexual maturity. Now it's time to change the topics we want her to understand so she is better prepared for choices she will need to make in her future. After talking…
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