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
What Happens to the Eggs?
February 4, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
An important piece of information for your 8-9 year old daughter is what happens to the eggs that have been protected inside her ovaries. This age is a little young to talk about the menstrual cycle and hormones, but you can begin a discussion with…
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Great Resources to Prepare Your Young Daughter for Puberty
November 25, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
If your daughter is approaching 8-years-old, now is good time to introduce her to the structures in her reproductive system. As surprising as it is to most parents, most young girls this age are entering early puberty. So, this is a good age to prepare…
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Teaching Your Daughter the Basics for Her First Period
October 22, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
As a parent, we can feel overwhelmed with all of the important information we want our daughter to have as she prepares for her first period. Making sure she has a pad and change of underwear with her all the time is a great start.…
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Teaching 8-10-Year-Old Girls One Important Concept at a Time
September 24, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
If your daughter is 8-10-years-old, now is the time to teach her more information about her ovaries. As young girls enter this age group, their ovaries are beginning to wake up and prepare for the day when she has her first ovulation followed by her…
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