Is your answer to your 5-year old’s question about where babies come from a cute expression like “it’s something magical” or is it an accurate description of sexual intercourse? I am always fascinated by the different ways parents respond to this question from a young…
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Your 5-year-old Wants to Know Where Babies Come From
April 12, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Why It Is Best to Teach Your Kids About Their Bodies While They Are Young
March 25, 2014
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Put simply, it’s easier to talk to kids about their bodies when they are young. Talking to a twelve-year-old about their body and talking to a five-year-old is a very different experience, especially if you want to teach them about their boy anatomy or girl…
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Tips for Teaching Your Five-to-Seven-Year-Old Daughter About Her Body
October 12, 2013
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
It's not always easy teaching our kids about anatomy, especially reproductive anatomy. And the younger the child, the more difficult it may seem (but try telling that to a parent of a teenager!). Either way, due to your daughter's age, it's best to keep the…
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