Each week in Moms Talk, the Haverford-Havertown Patch’s Moms Council of experts and smart moms take your questions, give advice and share solutions.
So grab a cup of coffee and settle in as we start the conversation today with: How to tell your kids about the birds and the bees?
Answer from Mom’s Councilmember Julie (mother of 3): My son is turning 10 and he has just started asking some of those questions. What I have discovered is keeping it simple and honest. I don’t have to go into much detail, but sticking to the facts and answering honestly has worked well for us. As he gets older, my explanation broadens, but in the beginning, I kept it simple and make sure that he is not embarrassed to approach me with any questions he has.
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Answer from Mom’s Councilmember Emily (mother of 2): For the very young set (my experience), I think it's best to keep it simple but be honest as possible in answering the questions. I've glossed over a lot of the "nitty gritty" and I know my 4 year old has some interesting ideas about "where babies come from," but I don't think that age is quite ready for the full scientific explanation.
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