It's important that our sons and daughters have an opportunity to learn about the other half of the story about the reproductive system. For example, girls have about 300,000 eggs in their ovaries when they begin puberty. After they start having menstrual periods, they ovulate…
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Girls Have a Limited Number of Eggs, While Boys Produce Unlimited Sperm
November 19, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
What Does The Brain Have To Do With Puberty?
November 12, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
It seems to most parents and adolescents that puberty is mostly about changes in the reproductive structures. That is true, but it is actually the brain that is orchestrating the maturing process. At the beginning of puberty, the brain sends hormone messages to the ovaries…
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A Difference in Height During Puberty Can Affect Adolescent Friendships
November 5, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Although there are many similarities for girls and boys as they move through puberty, there is one obvious difference that happens as they experience growth spurts. During the early teen days of puberty, boys seem to still be so young and short, while many of…
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What is a Growth Spurt?
October 29, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
Your adolescent has probably heard you talk about growth spurts and it is certainly obvious when it happens, but do they know why they suddenly grow taller? This anatomy figure explains the basic concept of a growth spurt. The blue lines in the bones are…
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Teaching Your Daughter the Basics for Her First Period
October 22, 2019
Written by: Dr. Shelley Metten
As a parent, we can feel overwhelmed with all of the important information we want our daughter to have as she prepares for her first period. Making sure she has a pad and change of underwear with her all the time is a great start.…
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