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8 Answers to Kids' Toughest Body Questions
Children are famous for asking about bodily quirks, but moms don't always have answers. For instance, do you know why boys have nipples? George Holcomb, M.D., surgeon-in-chief at Children's Mercy Hospitals & Clinics, in Kansas City, Missouri, says that in the womb, both boys and girls have breast tissue and nipples. Later, in response to estrogen, teenage girls develop breasts -- so they can eventually breastfeed. Boys don't get that same estrogen surge, so their nipples stay flat. Explain that in terms your kid can understand when he asks. Read on for answers to other head-scratchers.
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Why can't you ever put these articles on ONE page????!
2/29/2012 07:40:33 AM Report AbuseYou still didn't explain why boys have nipples in the first place, just that they won't ever be used.
8/24/2011 01:37:53 PM Report AbuseI meant the OTHER parts and it has been happening a LOT lately. :) I think I am tired already...LOL
8/22/2011 10:41:14 PM Report AbuseCan't see the over parts. Please, fix the page, it has been happening a lat lately.
8/22/2011 10:39:44 PM Report AbuseTHANK YOU rctorresin. This has been driving me nuts. Its been happening alot lately that there is no "next" button to click on for the next slide. Very frustrating as its all information I'd really like to read on about. Your suggestion worked perfectly. I hope PARENTS is able to fix this problem soon.
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