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What Does Your Son Know About Testosterone and Ejaculation?

January 28, 2021 by Dr. Shelley Metten Leave a Comment

It seems natural to teach our daughters about hormones, like estrogen and progesterone, because they are part of the menstrual cycle. Changes in the levels of these hormones throughout the cycle results in a menstrual period each­ month and that is something every young girl needs to know about.

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Filed Under: 13+ Year Old Boys, Blog, For Parents Tagged With: adolescent boys, boy puberty, parenting, parenting boys

Finish the Reproduction Story For Your Son

December 31, 2020 by Dr. Shelley Metten Leave a Comment

Each family is unique in how they talk to their sons about reproduction. Until they are about 15 years old, the focus is usually on the changes that are happening to them during puberty. But, now that puberty is over, it is time to continue those discussions by including information about how it is different for girls. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 13+ Year Old Boys, 13+ Year Old Girls, Blog, For Parents Tagged With: adolescent boys, adolescent girls, boy puberty, girl puberty, homeschooling, parenting, parenting boys

Does Your 13-Year Old Son Know Anything About Ovulation?

November 19, 2020 by Dr. Shelley Metten Leave a Comment

When your adolescent son becomes 13 years or older, it is time for him to learn more about reproduction. The biology will be interesting to him because now he will begin to understand how the girl’s reproductive system works. I think most adolescents are interested in learning the other side of the story, and teaching them the basic biology is the way to begin.

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Filed Under: 13+ Year Old Boys, 13+ Year Old Girls, Blog, For Parents Tagged With: adolescent boys, adolescent girls, boy puberty, girl puberty, parenting, parenting boys

Eggs and Sperm Both Travel in Tubes to Their Destination

November 5, 2020 by Dr. Shelley Metten Leave a Comment

When helping your daughter understand how puberty is different for a boy, it is helpful to show common pathways. For example, eggs are produced in the ovaries and sperm are produced in the testicles. They both leave and follow along inside a tube to get to their destination.

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Filed Under: 13+ Year Old Girls, Blog, For Parents Tagged With: adolescent boys, adolescent girls, boy puberty, girl puberty, homeschool moms, homeschooling, parenting, parenting boys

Where Does All the Blood Come From?

October 22, 2020 by Dr. Shelley Metten Leave a Comment

Even if they don’t ask about it, boys who are 13+ years old are curious about how puberty is different for girls. They are particularly interested in learning about girls and their periods. They hear their friends who are girls talking about it, but most boys are too embarrassed to ask about it. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 13+ Year Old Boys, 13+ Year Old Girls, Blog, For Parents Tagged With: adolescent boys, adolescent girls, boy puberty, girl puberty, parenting, parenting boys

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Dr. Shelley Metten (Dr. M) and Anatomy for Kids helps children and adolescents learn about how the amazing body works. We provide beautifully illustrated age-appropriate books and resources to teach children about their changing body.

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