All adolescents are not the same. Some mature a little faster or slower than others. When I talk to parents about what content they want to teach their adolescent about puberty, each one has their own idea about when and what to teach their child.…
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When Do I Teach My Child About Puberty?
March 3, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Where Do Babies Come From?
January 7, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
What do you say when your 6-year-old daughter asks where babies come from? You knew this question was coming and now it is here. One option: take this opportunity to teach your daughter all of the important information no one ever taught you. But, how…
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A Few Simple Concepts to Teach Your 5-7 Year-Old Daughter about Her Girl Anatomy
August 6, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
If you have a 5-7-year-old daughter, she is likely very interested in babies. Here is some interesting information that she will enjoy learning and will also help her understand a little more about her girl anatomy. This anatomy figure from my book I’m a Girl,…
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Start Early and Make Talks Fun With Your Daughter
June 27, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
A great discussion to have with your 5-7-year-old daughter is about her ovaries. I love this picture from my book, I’m a Girl, Special Me. It helps a young girl to understand that the ovaries need special protection inside her body just like these tiny…
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Start Mom-Daughter Talks Early
April 26, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
The time to begin talking to your daughter about her girl anatomy is when she is as young as 5-7 years old. This is such a precious age. These little girls are curious and have endless questions about their body, and it’s natural for them…
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