It is such a joy to see so many young girls participating in sports and taking a serious interest in the care of their body. Exercise is one of the secrets to both mental and physical happiness but as with everything else about our body,…
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Missed Periods During Sports and Puberty
October 31, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Pimples: For Boys 11-13 – Celebrate Puberty Moments
October 25, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Celebrate Puberty Moments are brief mini-lessons about puberty from me to you. The topic for this month: Pimples Pimples are one of the most visible signs your son is near or has entered, puberty! It can often be a mystery as to how they form.…
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Pimples! | Celebrate Puberty Moments, Girls 10-13 years
October 18, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Celebrate Puberty Moments are brief mini-lessons about puberty from me to you. The topic for this month: Pimples Pimples are one of the most visible signs your daughter is near, or has entered, puberty! It can often be a mystery as to how they form.…
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A Change in Body Odor – Boys 8 – 10 | Celebrate Puberty Moments
October 11, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Celebrate Puberty Moments are brief mini-lessons about puberty from me to you. Each month, I introduce a small topic about changes in your child’s body during puberty that you can discuss with your child during the month. The content is for a special group of kids.…
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5 Tips for Encouraging a Healthy Body Image with Puberty Weight Gain
October 6, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
After you have raised a child through puberty, you can become very good at spotting a child who is in puberty. One of the first clues I notice is a change in how they look. Before they start to hit growth spurts that take them…
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