If you were to ask your adolescent how many questions are too many to ask, they would probably say ONE. Most parents tell me that it is difficult to get information out of their adolescent. We quickly can become scared that they aren’t talking to…
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Puberty
Setting the Foundation for Keeping Communication Open with Your Teen
July 6, 2017
If you were to ask the parent of a teenager the one recommendation they would give to parents whose kids are fast approaching those years, they would likely say, “Keep communication open.” As young children enter puberty, around 8-9 years old, they will continue to…
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Did You Know This About Ovaries and Eggs?
April 14, 2017
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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Why Should You Protect the Testicles?
April 13, 2017
When girls are born, they have all the eggs they are ever going to have in their ovaries. This is a totally different story for boys. When your son was born, there were tiny cells in his testicles that were waiting to be awakened during…
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Girls Should Learn About Boy Anatomy Too
March 22, 2017
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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