Celebrate Puberty Moments are brief mini-lessons about puberty from me to you. Each month, I introduce a small topic about changes in your child’s body during puberty that you can discuss with your child during the month. The content is specific for a special group…
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A Change in Body Odor – Girls 8 – 10 | Celebrate Puberty Moments
October 4, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Now Is The Time To Teach Your 9-Year-Old Daughter About Puberty
September 15, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
When you watch 9-year-old girls as they play with their friends, it is so difficult to believe that their young bodies have likely entered the early days of puberty. Our judgment tells us that they look like children and think like children, so there is…
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Family Dinner, And a Little Competition | Video
August 18, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Recently my entire family went on vacation together, as we do each year. This year, my son, two of his daughters (one pictured at right) and myself, even entered a group cooking competition at the camp! I won't spoil the results, but I let you know…
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How to Teach Your Daughter About Puberty | Lesson 4: Her Period
June 6, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
A wave of panic suddenly rises from deep inside you. You feel yourself start to get hot and sweaty. (And it’s not a hot flash this time!) Words are getting stuck. All of a sudden, it sounds like YOU are the one going through puberty.…
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How to Teach Your Daughter About Puberty | Lesson 1 – The Basics
May 6, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
On a beautiful spring afternoon, you and your 10-year old daughter have escaped the chaos of home to enjoy some time together in your favorite park. You are captivated by the hilarious stories she is telling you about her friends and marveling at the dreams…
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