If you are a woman, have you considered how much what is happening in your uterus affects your daily life? We often talk about the ovaries and the important part they play in the monthly menstrual cycle, but it is equally important that she learns…
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What Does Your Daughter Know About Her Uterus?
February 8, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Tagged With: 10+ year old girls
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Have You Talked to Your Son About Wet Dreams? | Changes During Puberty
February 1, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Is your son prepared for what is coming his way during puberty? Soon he will experience his first ejaculation, and it might happen while he is sleeping. Probably, one of the first signs of puberty you noticed in your son was a change, and not…
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Does Your Son Know What Happens During an Erection?
January 25, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
It is not typical to talk about the sequence of events that lead to an erection, but it is important for your son to know what is happening in his body. Although the topic is a little embarrassing, I think your son will be interested…
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Teach Your Adolescent to Look for Open Doors
January 18, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Even though the prefrontal cortex of an adolescent brain is still under-developed and they have difficulty sequencing their thoughts, this is a good time to start teaching them how to turn a disappointment into a success by looking for open doors. During these developmental…
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Can Your Daughter Describe the Structure of Her Breast?
January 11, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Fortunately, various women’s movements have raised our awareness of breast cancer. We want our daughters to be thoughtful in the care of their breasts, but I wonder how many of them know the structure of their breast and the changes that happen during the early…
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