If your son is in puberty, he is aware of the changes happening in his body and he will begin to compare those changes to ones the other boys his age group are experiencing. Not all boys go through puberty at the same pace and…
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Puberty
Boys and Puberty: How Does Mine Compare to Yours?
March 7, 2017
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Help Our Girls Have Informed Opinions About Women’s Reproductive Rights
January 25, 2017
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
As the battle heats up concerning women’s reproductive rights around things like accessible health care and contraception, I have a more basic concern. Are our daughters receiving enough information about their reproductive system that they will be able to make an informed decision for themselves…
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Are They Ready for the 5th Grade Sex Talk?
December 28, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
I understand that you, as a parent, are naturally cautious when someone else teaches your child about reproduction. If your child is in 5th grade, you will probably be facing this challenge. Most public schools have in their curriculum some type of presentation about puberty…
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Changes in the Scrotum: Early Puberty in Boys Ages 8-10
November 8, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Celebrate Puberty Moments are brief mini-lessons about puberty from me to you. The topic for this month: Changes in the Scrotum Changes in the scrotum begin to happen when boys are entering early puberty at about 8-10 years old. In this video, I explain…
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Breast Buds: Celebrate Puberty Moments for Girls 8-9 Years Old
November 1, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Celebrate Puberty Moments are brief mini-lessons about puberty from me to you. The topic for this month: Breast Buds Breast Buds begin to form when girls are entering early puberty at about 8-9 years old. In this video, I explain how these form and how…
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