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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

Homeschool Resources: Books That Prepare Kids For Puberty

November 25, 2020 by Dr. Shelley Metten Leave a Comment

If you’re a parent that homeschools, I would like to introduce you to my series of books that prepare kids for puberty.

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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: homeschool moms, homeschooling, parenting boys, parenting girls

Are Hormones Affecting Your Kids? Here’s What You Need to Know!

October 15, 2020 by Dr. Shelley Metten Leave a Comment

Let’s make sure that our 11+ age sons and daughters understand what hormones are and how they are affecting their body now that they are in puberty.

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Filed Under: 11+ Year Old Boys, 8 - 10 Year Old Boys, Blog, For Parents Tagged With: adolescent boys, parenting, parenting boys, pre-adolescent boys

Teaching Your Son Where Sperm is Made

October 8, 2020 by Dr. Shelley Metten Leave a Comment

Your 8-10 year old son may feel some confusion when he learns that sperm are made in the testicles and then come out the end of the penis. There isn’t an obvious pathway from one place to the next.

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Filed Under: 8 - 10 Year Old Boys, Blog, For Parents Tagged With: adolescent boys, parenting, parenting boys, pre-adolescent boys

Where Does Testosterone Come From?

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

If your son is ten years or older, he is likely noticing changes happening in his body. Puberty is the time when testosterone begins to have obvious effects in his skin, muscles, and of course, his reproductive structures.

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Filed Under: 11+ Year Old Boys, 8 - 10 Year Old Boys, Blog, For Parents Tagged With: adolescent boys, parenting, parenting boys, pre-adolescent boys

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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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