“Our goal is that children everywhere will have the knowledge to make wise choices in the care of their bodies.” – Dr. Metten
On a thankfulness scale of 1-5 (with 5 being the best), where would you place your adolescent?
When they were just young children, we could ask them to say “thank you” at the appropriate times and most children willingly made the correct response. Now that they are older, you just have to hope for the best. [Read more…]
The topic for this month: Changes in the Scrotum
Changes in the scrotum begin to happen when boys are entering early puberty at about 8-10 years old. [Read more…]
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. This one is for parents of sons who are 8-10 years old.
Our book I’m a Boy, My Changing Body is most appropriate for your son at this age. [Read more…]
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 in the video. [Read more…]
A frequent question I am asked about boys in the 8-10 year old age group is how to start a conversation with them about puberty and what to teach them. Boys in this age group are typically more willing to discuss this topic, but it is a small window that can shut abruptly as they mature further into puberty. [Read more…]
July 12th, 2018
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