Can your daughter explain to you what happens during ovulation? This is a pivotal point in the menstrual cycle when an egg is released. It is important for her to understand the timing and what happens next. Here are the basics you can teach her.…
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Inspire Your Daughter to Make a Difference for Others
August 24, 2017
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
How can you inspire your daughter to do something that makes a difference for other girls her age? During the early teens years, most moms notice a lot of self-focus in our daughters. That is due in part because of changes going on in their…
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5 Facts to Ease Your Daughter’s Mind About Her First Period
May 17, 2017
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
There are certainly lots of different issues we could talk about when it comes to the concerns that girls have during puberty, but there is one that hits the top of the list every time. Young girls are incredibly concerned about what is going to…
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Three Ways to Ease Concerns About Puberty Weight Gain in Girls
April 5, 2017
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Among the many changes you will notice as your daughter enters puberty, at about 9 years of age, is that there will be a change in the shape of her body. When you compare pictures of your daughter from one year to the next, you…
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How To Teach Your Daughter About Puberty | Lesson 5: Her Menstrual Cycle & Hormones
June 17, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
The first four lessons in this series contain information that you probably already had planned to teach your daughter during puberty to prepare her for this important transition in her life. Let me ask you this… When you were your daughter’s age, did anyone explain…
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