Your daughter has just started her period, and she wants to be prepared for her next cycle. Although it could take up to a year for her cycle to regulate, a period tracking app is an easy way for her to monitor her monthly cycle. …
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3 Things to Consider Before Choosing a Period Tracking App for your Daughter
April 14, 2022
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Has Your 9-Year-Old Daughter Entered Early Puberty?
March 17, 2020
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
When you watch your 9-year-old daughter playing with her friends, it may be difficult for you to accept that she has likely already entered early puberty. It is not until you notice a physical change or even an emotional change that you begin to embrace…
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When Should My Daughter Start Wearing A Tampon?
November 17, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Let’s talk about when your daughter might need to begin using tampons. Tampon use can be an emotional topic for moms. If your daughter is active in sports and enjoys swimming, the topic will certainly come up. I encourage young girls to use pads for…
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It’s All About the Ovaries!
November 11, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
While your daughter is young, about 5-7 years-old, this is the perfect time to begin teaching her about her girl anatomy. It might surprise you to learn that I think the best place to begin is with the ovaries. It All Begins with the Ovaries…
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Bridge Over Troubled Waters
October 25, 2018
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
During this time of rapid brain development in your adolescent, one important lesson to teach them is to stand firm. When they were a child, their convictions were likely your convictions. If there were troubled waters out there, they knew you would calm them and…
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