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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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Pregnancy Prevention: What Does Your Son Know?

August 23, 2018 by Dr. Shelley Metten Leave a Comment

Pregnancy, Parenting Boys, Anatomy for Kids

Preventing pregnancy involves both parties being clearly informed. What does your son know about eggs in a girl’s ovaries? Do you think it is important for your son to know something about girl reproductive anatomy?

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Filed Under: 11+ Year Old Boys, Blog Tagged With: adolescence, adolescent maturation, anatomy for kids, boy behavior, boys health, how to teach boys about puberty, parenting boys, Preventing Pregnancy, raising sons, sexual education, teen growth

Your Son’s First Kiss

July 26, 2018 by Dr. Shelley Metten Leave a Comment

kiss, first kiss, anatomy for kids

Have you prepared your son for his first kiss? As parents, we are concerned about our adolescents having sex when they are too young. That’s a legitimate concern. But holding hands and enjoying a deeper relationship with a girl, is also part of becoming a young adult. Let’s begin by preparing him for his first kiss.   [Read more…]

Filed Under: 11+ Year Old Boys, 13+ Year Old Boys, Blog, Boys Tagged With: adolescence, adolescent maturation, brain changes in teens, first kiss, Puberty, raising sons, sex ed, sexual desire, sexual education, what happens during puberty in boys

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

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

anatomy for kids, babies, where babies come from

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

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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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