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
Teaching 5-7 Year Olds About Their Body
November 7, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
When I began writing books about puberty for kids, I wrote my first book for young teens. I didn’t publish it because I realized that I should start at a younger age. After much research and testing with kids and parents, I concluded that 5-7…
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Family Dinner, And a Little Competition | Video
August 18, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Recently my entire family went on vacation together, as we do each year. This year, my son, two of his daughters (one pictured at right) and myself, even entered a group cooking competition at the camp! I won't spoil the results, but I let you know…
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“How do girls go pee?” | Things Kids Ask!
June 24, 2015
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
It doesn’t take very long before a young boy realizes that he has a penis and that girls don’t have one. It is always cute, and a little surprising, when they ask you why girls are different. A classic question is, “How do they pee…
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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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