As your eight- or nine-year-old daughter enters puberty, it is time to start teaching her about her ovaries. A good place to begin is to show her where the ovaries are located in her body. This is a great illustration that you can use to…
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Did You Know This About Ovaries and Eggs?
April 14, 2017
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Girls Should Learn About Boy Anatomy Too
March 22, 2017
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Sooner or later, the time will likely come when your daughter wants to know how boy anatomy is different than girl anatomy. They may even ask about this topic more than once in their lifetime, for different reasons. Certainly, your answer will depend on your…
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Pimples: For Boys 11-13 – Celebrate Puberty Moments
October 25, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Celebrate Puberty Moments are brief mini-lessons about puberty from me to you. The topic for this month: Pimples Pimples are one of the most visible signs your son is near or has entered, puberty! It can often be a mystery as to how they form.…
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Pimples! | Celebrate Puberty Moments, Girls 10-13 years
October 18, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Celebrate Puberty Moments are brief mini-lessons about puberty from me to you. The topic for this month: Pimples Pimples are one of the most visible signs your daughter is near, or has entered, puberty! It can often be a mystery as to how they form.…
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Reproduction – Who Needs to Know More, Boys or Girls?
June 21, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
If you have a choice, who do you think should be more knowledgeable about how babies are made, boys or girls? Probably most of you say both boys and girls need to have this figured out so they can be prepared when the time comes.…
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