Explains how a sperm meets an egg at fertilization Describes that not very many sperm make it to the egg If your adolescent is in that 10+ age group, it is time for you to review the biology of fertilization. This can be a very…
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If Your Adolescent is 10+ Years, Make Sure They Understand Fertilization
November 3, 2022
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
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Slowly Walk Through Puberty
September 8, 2022
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
*Talk about puberty along the way *Let your child discover puberty small steps at a time When I started thinking about how to teach topics like puberty to young kids, I was convinced the best way was to teach the parents and then they could…
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Why Is There Such a Change in the Emotions of Your Preteen Adolescent?
September 16, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
If you have a child in the 11-12-year-old age group, you know that puberty has arrived! They even begin to look different as the puberty hormones rush through their body and bring about lots of physical changes. But what is as significant during these same…
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How to Tackle the Topic of Sex Education at Home
August 26, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
It seems that the schools are in a turmoil about what to teach your kids about all kinds of topics. Parents are also feeling confused about what their kids are learning in school. What I think is good about the turmoil is that parents are…
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Make Sure You’re Ready To Help Your Daughter Understand What’s Important
August 18, 2021
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
These two girls are adorable. It is, however, a little surprising to think that in just a short time their body is going to enter puberty. Our daughters seem so young, but puberty begins about 8-9 years old. I know many of you feel uncomfortable…
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