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“Our goal is that children everywhere will have the knowledge to make wise choices in the care of their bodies.” – Dr. Metten

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Don’t You Wish You Would Have Known This?

January 21, 2021 by Dr. Shelley Metten Leave a Comment

When you think back to what you were taught about your female anatomy, starting your first period, and issues with reproduction, there was probably a lot of information missing. Now that you have a child, it can make this a very different experience for them.

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Filed Under: 10+ Year Old Girls, 11+ Year Old Boys, 8 - 10 Year Old Boys, 8 - 9 Year Old Girls, Blog, Books, For Parents Tagged With: parenting boys, parenting girls, preparing for puberty

Does Your Son Know Why Condoms Are Important?

January 14, 2021 by Dr. Shelley Metten Leave a Comment

So often we emphasize concepts in reproduction and forget that our teen might not understand the basic information behind the concept. For example, although they might know that a condom helps prevent pregnancy, do they know how the condom does that?

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Filed Under: Blog, Boys 15+, For Parents, Girls 15+ Tagged With: homeschool moms, homeschooling, parenting boys, parenting girls, sexual maturity, teenage boys, teenage girls

Make Sure Your Son Knows This

January 7, 2021 by Dr. Shelley Metten Leave a Comment

There is so much more to teach your 15+ year old son now that he is through puberty. You are preparing him for sexual maturity.

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Filed Under: Blog, Boys 15+, For Parents, Girls 15+ Tagged With: homeschool moms, homeschooling, parenting boys, parenting girls, sexual maturity, teenage boys, teenage girls

Finish the Reproduction Story For Your Son

December 31, 2020 by Dr. Shelley Metten Leave a Comment

Each family is unique in how they talk to their sons about reproduction. Until they are about 15 years old, the focus is usually on the changes that are happening to them during puberty. But, now that puberty is over, it is time to continue those discussions by including information about how it is different for girls. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 13+ Year Old Boys, 13+ Year Old Girls, Blog, For Parents Tagged With: adolescent boys, adolescent girls, boy puberty, girl puberty, homeschooling, parenting, parenting boys

Help Your Daughter Feel in Control as Her First Period Happens

December 17, 2020 by Dr. Shelley Metten Leave a Comment

If you homeschool your daughter, or you have chosen not to have her participate in the school presentation about puberty, I have an alternative that will help prepare her for her first period.

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Filed Under: 10+ Year Old Girls, 13+ Year Old Girls, Blog, For Parents Tagged With: adolescent girls, girl puberty, homeschooling, parenting, parenting girls

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Dr. Shelley Metten (Dr. M) and Anatomy for Kids helps children and adolescents learn about how the amazing body works. We provide beautifully illustrated age-appropriate books and resources to teach children about their changing body.

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