Recently, I have had several interesting conversations with parents and a pattern is beginning to emerge. I've discovered that the “big talk” might be coming in the wrong order. Out of an eager desire to be responsible parents and make sure their kids are informed,…
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Teach Your Kids About Puberty Before You Teach Them About Sex
January 12, 2017
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Are They Ready for the 5th Grade Sex Talk?
December 28, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
I understand that you, as a parent, are naturally cautious when someone else teaches your child about reproduction. If your child is in 5th grade, you will probably be facing this challenge. Most public schools have in their curriculum some type of presentation about puberty…
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Missed Periods During Sports and Puberty
October 31, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
It is such a joy to see so many young girls participating in sports and taking a serious interest in the care of their body. Exercise is one of the secrets to both mental and physical happiness but as with everything else about our body,…
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Pimples! | Celebrate Puberty Moments, Girls 10-13 years
October 18, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Celebrate Puberty Moments are brief mini-lessons about puberty from me to you. The topic for this month: Pimples Pimples are one of the most visible signs your daughter is near, or has entered, puberty! It can often be a mystery as to how they form.…
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5 Tips for Encouraging a Healthy Body Image with Puberty Weight Gain
October 6, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
After you have raised a child through puberty, you can become very good at spotting a child who is in puberty. One of the first clues I notice is a change in how they look. Before they start to hit growth spurts that take them…
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