“Our goal is that children everywhere will have the knowledge to make wise choices in the care of their bodies.” – Dr. Metten
Two important recommendations for parents of 8-10 year old boys.
The testicles are located in a sac of skin called the scrotum because they are very sensitive to temperature. The temperature inside the pelvis, where you would expect to find them, is too warm for them. [Read more…]
Does it feel too early to start a conversation with your eight or nine-year-old child about puberty? As you watch them playing with their friends, you might feel like it is too soon. But, trust me, this change is already starting inside their body.
You feel a lot of pain as your adolescent is pushing away from you to gain their independence. What is happening?
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…]
March 20th, 2019
Now is the time to teach your son about his reproductive system so he will be prepared for the chang[read more]
March 14th, 2019
Start early to teach your daughter about her reproductive system so she will be prepared for the[read more]
