Dr. Shelley Metten, or Dr. M, is a celebrated educator and anatomist who retired from the faculty of the UCLA Medical School to pursue her dream to become an expert parent educator.
She guides parents as they teach their children ages 5-14 about their changing bodies. Through her written materials, website, in-person appearances and social media content, she devotes herself to parent success in four areas:
K = knowledge about children’s anatomy
I = inspiration that parents are the best teachers
D = direction through user-friendly materials
S = solutions to raising kids that make informed health choices
Dr. Metten is also a mother and grandmother who understands the anxiety that parents feel as they consider talking to their kids about puberty and sex, and she believes she can help by providing easy-to-understand resources. The materials she has prepared are designed to guide parents as the conversation unfolds in their own homes.
Dr. M has written several books to prepare adolescents as their bodies mature through puberty. The I’m a Girl/I’m a Boy series is written for you, a caring parent, who wants to make sure that your child is informed and confident as they experience the changes of puberty.
Currently Available Books:
I’m A Girl: Special Me (Ages 5-7)
Introduces where babies come from
I’m A Girl: My Changing Body (Ages 8-9)
Describes the early signs of puberty
I’m A Girl: Hormones! (Ages 10-11)
Describes the monthly hormone cycle and menstruation
I’m a Girl: How Are Boys Different (Ages 13+)
Describes boy anatomy and puberty
I’m A Boy: Special Me (Ages 5-7)
Introduces boy anatomy and the concept of where babies come from
I’m A Boy: My Changing Body (Ages 8-10)
Describes the early signs of puberty
I’m a Boy: Hormones! (Ages 11-13)
Describes puberty and hormone signaling
I’m a Boy: How Are Girls Different (Ages 13+)
Describes girl anatomy and puberty
I’m a Girl: Sexual Maturity (Ages 15+)
Answers questions about conception, contraception and reproductive health
Books Coming Soon:
I’m a Boy: Sexual Maturity (Ages 12-14)
Answers questions about sex, conception and reproductive health