One of the first signs your 8-to-10 year old daughter will notice when her body is changing will be breast tenderness. As the hormones of puberty slowly ramp up in her body, tiny glands in her breast will start to develop. They might feel like…
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A Sign of Early Puberty: Breast Tenderness
May 11, 2015
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Talking about Puberty in New York City
April 20, 2015
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
As with the parents in China last month, the concerns as a parent of an adolescent here are very similar. Parents struggle with changes in their child’s attitude during puberty and they feel some relief when they learn that their child’s brain is changing very…
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Celebrating Puberty… IN CHINA!
March 30, 2015
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
I just returned from a week of teaching in Guangzhou, China. Chinese parents are eager to learn about how to better communicate with their children and learn what to teach them through the transitional years of puberty. In two separate sessions, I explained the physical…
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What’s Been Happening at Anatomy for Kids
May 19, 2014
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
So much has happened in the past several months and I can't wait to fill you in on the latest! For one, our book, I’m A Boy: My Changing Body, is now out and focuses on boys ages eight to ten. It provides more detail…
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Why It Is Best to Teach Your Kids About Their Bodies While They Are Young
March 25, 2014
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Put simply, it’s easier to talk to kids about their bodies when they are young. Talking to a twelve-year-old about their body and talking to a five-year-old is a very different experience, especially if you want to teach them about their boy anatomy or girl…
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