Now that spring is here, it is time for summer clothes and swimsuits. There will be surprise on some mom’s faces when they notice their 9-year-old daughter is starting to show some breast development! It is hard to believe that a girl this age is in…
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Puberty
How To Teach Your Daughter About Puberty | Lesson 2: Breast Development
May 16, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
How to Teach Your Daughter About Puberty | Lesson 1 – The Basics
May 6, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
On a beautiful spring afternoon, you and your 10-year old daughter have escaped the chaos of home to enjoy some time together in your favorite park. You are captivated by the hilarious stories she is telling you about her friends and marveling at the dreams…
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Puberty is a Tough Time For Boys
April 25, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
For the past year, I have been working on a new book, I’m a Boy, Hormones!, to explain to boys what is changing in their body during puberty. After spending time with many boys, I have come to understand more about their needs and I…
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Girl-to-Girl Talk About Puberty & Hormones
April 13, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Recently, I had the opportunity to lead a discussion about puberty with six 11-year old girls. They had been friends for many years, which made the discussion a little easier but surprisingly they had never talked about these topics with each other. I used the…
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Is Your Daughter Prepared for the Puberty Talk in Her School?
April 4, 2016
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
If your daughter is in 5th or 6th grade, she will probably attend a class for a "puberty talk" in the next few months. Many schools offer good content for kids and I encourage you to find out what your school will be teaching. No matter…
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