Among the many changes you will notice as your daughter enters puberty, at about 9 years of age, is that there will be a change in the shape of her body. When you compare pictures of your daughter from one year to the next, you…
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Three Ways to Ease Concerns About Puberty Weight Gain in Girls
April 5, 2017
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Girls Should Learn About Boy Anatomy Too
March 22, 2017
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Sooner or later, the time will likely come when your daughter wants to know how boy anatomy is different than girl anatomy. They may even ask about this topic more than once in their lifetime, for different reasons. Certainly, your answer will depend on your…
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Your Daughter’s “Safe Place”
March 8, 2017
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
During brief moments, your young teen daughter will crack open the door into her heart a tiny bit for you to peek in. Although it has been days since she acknowledged that you exist at all, this moment is beyond exciting for you. You know…
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Invitation to Sex – Is Your Daughter on Offense or Defense?
March 1, 2017
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
I raised a daughter so I know well the concern that parents have about young girls having sex. You can set limits but we all know that teenagers enjoy breaking through limits. The time will come when each young girl will have the opportunity to…
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Help Our Girls Have Informed Opinions About Women’s Reproductive Rights
January 25, 2017
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
As the battle heats up concerning women’s reproductive rights around things like accessible health care and contraception, I have a more basic concern. Are our daughters receiving enough information about their reproductive system that they will be able to make an informed decision for themselves…
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