Parents - Can You Recommend A Book to Read with Kids That Explains THOSE Questions?
Apr 22nd 2009, 2:27 am
#1
Sunny Sydney
Thread Starter
Joined: Aug 2005
Location: Sydney
Posts: 6,241
Parents - Can You Recommend A Book to Read with Kids That Explains THOSE Questions?
Our 7yo is showing a real interest in her body just now and has begun to ask lots of questions about where do babies come from etc? We've tried to explain a few concepts in very simple terms but she seems to need more of an explanation.
We were thinking that a good thing to do might be to buy a book that we can read together as a family and which we can dip in an out of when particular questions arise. Idealy, it would be worded in a way that's age appropriate for little ones but also which gives us oldies some guidance too.
Can anyone recommend any books that helped them?
We were thinking that a good thing to do might be to buy a book that we can read together as a family and which we can dip in an out of when particular questions arise. Idealy, it would be worded in a way that's age appropriate for little ones but also which gives us oldies some guidance too.
Can anyone recommend any books that helped them?
Apr 22nd 2009, 2:30 am
#2
I'm Old Gregg!
Joined: Mar 2009
Location: A Former Bogan Colony in QLD
Posts: 8,460
Re: Parents - Can You Recommend A Book to Read with Kids That Explains THOSE Question
Our 7yo is showing a real interest in her body just now and has begun to ask lots of questions about where do babies come from etc? We've tried to explain a few concepts in very simple terms but she seems to need more of an explanation.
We were thinking that a good thing to do might be to buy a book that we can read together as a family and which we can dip in an out of when particular questions arise. Idealy, it would be worded in a way that's age appropriate for little ones but also which gives us oldies some guidance too.
Can anyone recommend any books that helped them?
We were thinking that a good thing to do might be to buy a book that we can read together as a family and which we can dip in an out of when particular questions arise. Idealy, it would be worded in a way that's age appropriate for little ones but also which gives us oldies some guidance too.
Can anyone recommend any books that helped them?
I think it was called "Man's hrum & woman vazjin make sexy time"
Apr 22nd 2009, 6:16 am
#3
BE Forum Addict
Joined: Jun 2004
Location: Hills District
Posts: 1,399
Re: Parents - Can You Recommend A Book to Read with Kids That Explains THOSE Question
Our 7yo is showing a real interest in her body just now and has begun to ask lots of questions about where do babies come from etc? We've tried to explain a few concepts in very simple terms but she seems to need more of an explanation.
We were thinking that a good thing to do might be to buy a book that we can read together as a family and which we can dip in an out of when particular questions arise. Idealy, it would be worded in a way that's age appropriate for little ones but also which gives us oldies some guidance too.
Can anyone recommend any books that helped them?
We were thinking that a good thing to do might be to buy a book that we can read together as a family and which we can dip in an out of when particular questions arise. Idealy, it would be worded in a way that's age appropriate for little ones but also which gives us oldies some guidance too.
Can anyone recommend any books that helped them?
Apr 22nd 2009, 6:22 am
#4
BE Enthusiast
Joined: Apr 2005
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 629
Re: Parents - Can You Recommend A Book to Read with Kids That Explains THOSE Question
Our 7yo is showing a real interest in her body just now and has begun to ask lots of questions about where do babies come from etc? We've tried to explain a few concepts in very simple terms but she seems to need more of an explanation.
We were thinking that a good thing to do might be to buy a book that we can read together as a family and which we can dip in an out of when particular questions arise. Idealy, it would be worded in a way that's age appropriate for little ones but also which gives us oldies some guidance too.
Can anyone recommend any books that helped them?
We were thinking that a good thing to do might be to buy a book that we can read together as a family and which we can dip in an out of when particular questions arise. Idealy, it would be worded in a way that's age appropriate for little ones but also which gives us oldies some guidance too.
Can anyone recommend any books that helped them?
Bought it with me from the UK but you should be able to get it here.
HTH
Apr 22nd 2009, 6:24 am
#5
Sunny Sydney
Thread Starter
Joined: Aug 2005
Location: Sydney
Posts: 6,241
Re: Parents - Can You Recommend A Book to Read with Kids That Explains THOSE Question
Use your ingenuity! I remember when my 2 oldest asked questions when I was pregnant, 2 and 3 years old. How does the baby eat? Used an electric heater to explain that one. When they asked how it got out I told them from an opening between my legs. I drew the line when they asked to see! lol Think the curliest one was when at 8 my youngest son said,when I was up a ladder putting paper on the wall, " Mum, I know Dads have sperm and Mums have eggs, but how do they get together?" Just managed to stay on the ladder, continued papering, and explained intercourse in a very matter of fact way. There was a long pause, then the response," Seems like an awful lot of trouble. Wouldn't it be easier just to take a pill or something?" I must add he has a different opinion now! So you see it's not that hard to explain things. If you can find some object that the child is familiar with to equate your answer to it makes it easier for them to understand and surprise yourself when you inadvertantly find the right words!
.
Apr 22nd 2009, 6:25 am
#6
Sunny Sydney
Thread Starter
Joined: Aug 2005
Location: Sydney
Posts: 6,241
Apr 22nd 2009, 6:25 am
#7
BE Forum Addict
Joined: Jan 2007
Location: yangebup perth au
Posts: 2,505
Re: Parents - Can You Recommend A Book to Read with Kids That Explains THOSE Question
when i was pregnant my 5 and 3 yr old wanted to know how did the baby get there ?
i replied that mummy and daddy had a very special cuddle and made a baby which mummy had in her tummy till it got very big and then came out
for a few weeks my kids played mummys,daddys and babies with my 5 yr old son always being the one who ended up with a doll up his top -
i replied that mummy and daddy had a very special cuddle and made a baby which mummy had in her tummy till it got very big and then came out
for a few weeks my kids played mummys,daddys and babies with my 5 yr old son always being the one who ended up with a doll up his top -
Apr 22nd 2009, 7:00 am
#8
locked in the attic
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 4,657
Re: Parents - Can You Recommend A Book to Read with Kids That Explains THOSE Question
'Mummy laid an egg' by Babette Cole is an excellent book, that seemed to satisfy the curiosity of our then, 7 year old who was firing all the usual awkward questions. It's a very funny book.
Apr 22nd 2009, 7:02 am
#9
BE Enthusiast
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 398
Re: Parents - Can You Recommend A Book to Read with Kids That Explains THOSE Question
We liked Mummy Laid an Egg by Babette Cole, though I can't really remember how old our girls were when we read that. It appealed to my oh sense of humour - but then, he is a psychiatrist, so maybe not much of a recommendation!!
Apr 22nd 2009, 7:24 am
#10
Forum Regular
Joined: Apr 2006
Location: Perth
Posts: 200
Re: Parents - Can You Recommend A Book to Read with Kids That Explains THOSE Question
Sorry I don't have any recommendations but this reminded me of an ad we have in the uk, and thought I would share.
Makes me laugh every time.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzaOgWSfJnY
Makes me laugh every time.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzaOgWSfJnY
Apr 22nd 2009, 8:10 am
#11
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Jun 2007
Location: Tropical North QLD
Posts: 21,434
Re: Parents - Can You Recommend A Book to Read with Kids That Explains THOSE Question
'Let's Talk About Where Babies Come From' by Robie Harris. It is Family Planning Association approved.
We gave it to our eldest when he was about 7. The illustrations are very child friendly as is the text. Our version was published in 1999 so there may be a newer version.
We gave it to our eldest when he was about 7. The illustrations are very child friendly as is the text. Our version was published in 1999 so there may be a newer version.
Apr 22nd 2009, 9:10 am
#12
Forum Regular
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 106
Re: Parents - Can You Recommend A Book to Read with Kids That Explains THOSE Question
Best question from my 8 yr old was "what are condoms for?" I told him very matter of fact, the ins and outs and he just shrugged his shoulders and went "OK" 
Apr 22nd 2009, 9:26 am
#13
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Jun 2005
Location: Oz -> UK -> San Diego
Posts: 9,912
Re: Parents - Can You Recommend A Book to Read with Kids That Explains THOSE Question
I bought this for my sister to share with her kids....
Apr 22nd 2009, 11:05 am
#14
Forum Regular
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 159
Re: Parents - Can You Recommend A Book to Read with Kids That Explains THOSE Question
I don't think I should recommend anything - I think I explained a bit too much to my girls as they are now adamant they don't want children - ever and will adopt instead
Didn't someone on here say their dh is a pyschiatrist - we may need you in about 20 years
Didn't someone on here say their dh is a pyschiatrist - we may need you in about 20 years
Apr 22nd 2009, 11:57 am
#15
Forum Regular
Joined: Jun 2007
Location: Halls Head WA
Posts: 289
Re: Parents - Can You Recommend A Book to Read with Kids That Explains THOSE Question
Our 7yo is showing a real interest in her body just now and has begun to ask lots of questions about where do babies come from etc? We've tried to explain a few concepts in very simple terms but she seems to need more of an explanation.
We were thinking that a good thing to do might be to buy a book that we can read together as a family and which we can dip in an out of when particular questions arise. Idealy, it would be worded in a way that's age appropriate for little ones but also which gives us oldies some guidance too.
Can anyone recommend any books that helped them?
We were thinking that a good thing to do might be to buy a book that we can read together as a family and which we can dip in an out of when particular questions arise. Idealy, it would be worded in a way that's age appropriate for little ones but also which gives us oldies some guidance too.
Can anyone recommend any books that helped them?
RAZZLE.........it worked for me when I found it on top of dads wardrobe ;-)