Now that summer is here, this is a good opportunity to talk to your daughter about using a tampon so she stays confident and comfortable with being active during her period. Tampons can make the summer days easier, especially if she likes to swim. Start by…
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When is it time? Using a Tampon
June 10, 2015
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Puberty: A Time of Celebration!
March 2, 2015
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
I am so intrigued by the responses I hear from women when asked about their puberty experience. It is so unusual to hear a happy story. Again and again, the conversation quickly turns to the day their period started and how unprepared they were for…
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Parenting Adolescents, Part VIII: Sex and the Young Teen
January 29, 2015
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
It is natural to want to know about sex As your adolescent matures through puberty, he/she will slowly develop a greater interest in sexual topics and relationships. This is normal because their body is preparing them to have the desire to reproduce and help the…
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Parenting Adolescents, Part VII: Menstrual Cycles and Wet Dreams
January 23, 2015
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Their Minds and Bodies Are Changing Fast The early signs of puberty generally start when children are 8-11 years old and become even more obvious over the next few years. Young girls have their first period usually when they are between 10-13 years old and…
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Questions and Answers for Girls Ages 10+
January 1, 2015
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Click on the specific question below and you will go directly to the answer about that topic. Or, you can scroll down through all the questions and answers. Also, be sure to click the tabs below the questions for additional resources! My daughter has just started…
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