These two girls are adorable. It is, however, a little surprising to think that in just a short time their body is going to enter puberty. Our daughters seem so young, but puberty begins about 8-9 years old. I know many of you feel uncomfortable…
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teach 5-7 year olds
Make Sure You’re Ready To Help Your Daughter Understand What’s Important
August 18, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Mommy, Where is the Baby Growing?
August 12, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
I absolutely love this picture! It captures why I think it is important to teach 5-7 year old girls about their basic girl anatomy. She is inquisitive about her own body and about what is happening to mommy’s body if she is expecting a baby.…
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Start Teaching Your 5-7 Year Old Son About Anatomy and Sperm
June 24, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
The time to begin teaching your son about his boy anatomy is when he is 5-7-years-old. Little boys are very curious when they are young and so it's fun to teach them. You might want to begin with the most basic information. Teach him about…
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Are You Teaching Your Daughter About Her Body?
April 15, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
If daughter is about 5-7 years old, I want to help you as you begin to teach her about her body. This is such a precious age. These little girls are so inquisitive and love being with their parents. While she is so young, now…
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Start Early Teaching Your Son About His Boy Anatomy
April 1, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
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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