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“Our goal is that children everywhere will have the knowledge to make wise choices in the care of their bodies.” – Dr. Metten

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Your 5-year-old Wants to Know Where Babies Come From

April 12, 2018 by Dr. Shelley Metten Leave a Comment

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Is your answer to your 5-year old’s question about where babies come from a cute expression like “it’s something magical” or is it an accurate description of sexual intercourse? [Read more…]

Filed Under: 5 - 7 Year Old Boys, 5 - 7 Year Old Girls, Blog, Boys, Girls Tagged With: female reproductive system, reproduction education, sexual education, where do babies come from

What Does Your Daughter Know About Her Uterus?

February 8, 2018 by Dr. Shelley Metten Leave a Comment

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If you are a woman, have you considered how much what is happening in your uterus affects your daily life? We often talk about the ovaries and the important part they play in the monthly menstrual cycle, but it is equally important that she learns about the uterus.

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Filed Under: 10+ Year Old Girls, 13+ Year Old Girls, Blog, Girls Tagged With: anatomy for girls, anatomy for kids, female reproductive system, girls anatomy, parenting girls, parenting teens, reproduction education, sex education, what does the uterus do, what happens during puberty, what happens to girls during puberty

Did You Know This About Ovaries and Eggs?

April 14, 2017 by Dr. Shelley Metten Leave a Comment

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As your eight- or nine-year-old daughter enters puberty, it is time to start teaching her about her ovaries. A good place to begin is to show her where the ovaries are located in her body. This is a great illustration that you can use to describe the location to her. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 10+ Year Old Girls, 13+ Year Old Girls, Blog, Girls Tagged With: eggs, female reproductive system, fertilized eggs, ovaries, ovulation, Puberty, puberty in girls, reproduction, unfertilized eggs, what happens to girls during puberty

Moms, It’s Never Too Late To Learn About Your Reproductive System

January 13, 2016 by Dr. Shelley Metten Leave a Comment

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Recently I presented a lecture about the female reproductive system entitled “Female Orgasm” for medical students at UCLA Medical School, sponsored by the American Medical Woman’s Association. I give this lecture each year and as you might expect, there are LOTS of participants.

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Filed Under: 10+ Year Old Girls, Blog, Family, Girls Tagged With: education, female reproductive system, I'm a GIrl Hormones, moms, orgasm, UCLA

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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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