Have you noticed how many girls have their first period at summer camp? When I speak to young girls, my message to them is to always be prepared for a period to start. Put a pad and change of underwear in a small bag and…
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First Period – Be Prepared and Know What Is Happening
July 25, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Teach Your Son About His Skin To Win Him Over
July 18, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
It helps our sons to have a visual to help them learn new concepts. This is an anatomy figure from my book, I’m a Boy, Hormones! that describes what a hair follicle looks like in the skin. The reason your 11-years-old and older son benefits…
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Ways to Teach Your Daughter About Her Anatomy
July 11, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
I was recently teaching a small group of 10-year-old girls about puberty. When our discussion became focused on the vulva, it was interesting to them to learn that there are two openings. One opening is for urine and one is the opening out of which…
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The Brain Development Transition in Your Son
July 3, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
If your son is in the 8-10-year-old age group, you've likely already noticed a change in his emotions. Although we often talk about how emotional changes are one of the expected signs of puberty, it is becoming even more clear that changes in their brains…
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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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