If your daughter is 8-9-years old, make sure she knows these two important pieces of information about her body as she approaches puberty. Her Brain: Explain that there is a lot going on in her brain right now. It is experiencing a big development time…
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pre-adolescent girls
Two Simple Concepts to Teach Your Daughter to Prepare Her for Puberty
August 13, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
The Big Question from Girls About The Mechanics of their Period
August 1, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Girls who are 8-10-years-old are fascinated by their changing body. They have questions about everything from why they are getting pimples to why their emotions are so intense. This is the time to teach them about the fascinating parts of their girl anatomy. Each time…
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The 7-Minute Talk: Talking to Your Pre-Adolescent Daughter About Puberty
March 29, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Two important recommendations for parents of 8-9 year old girls. Now is the time to teach your daughter about her reproductive system if you haven’t already started those conversations. This will prepare her for the changes coming with puberty. Teach her through tiny bits of…
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