Part II ~ Having 'THE TALK'.

Since I was a little late to the party on talking to Myrick about anything body or sex related I began with The Story of Me. Even though it is for 3-5 years old she still enjoyed it. This is also how she found out where babies really come from- not magically from the tummy like I had allowed her to believe! Her comment: That is really GROSS.

We quickly moved on to the next book, Before I Was Born, for 5-8 year olds. I was so nervous about this that I put it off for two months with Ethan practically begging me daily to just read it already! But this one tells- very tastefully- what sex is.

When I got to the part that actually describes what goes down, I read quickly and kept moving. She stopped me and said “Ummmm, is that appropriate?” and we both doubled over laughing hysterically! I’ve really been pointing out things to her that are ‘appropriate’ or ‘inappropriate’, like how other girls dress or act. This cracked me up for her to use that phrase! Through giggles and tears I asked did she mean was it appropriate for a husband and wife to do that OR for us to be talking about it? She gasped out “BOTH”!!!

The book made talking about sex much easier and best of all, it tells how God is behind it all: from bringing a man and woman together, to sex, creating a baby, to how our bodies are made and why we’re special. Why the big IT is special.

Next we will read What’s the Big Deal: Why God Cares About Sex. I haven’t gone there yet because we have had lots of little talks and questions along the way. She is very interested right now in learning about how her body works, getting your period, etc so I’m letting her take that route for now.

Please don’t put off talking to your children about this. If you do not form your child's opinion about their body and sex- from God's point of view- the world will do it for you.

Yes, I KNOW it’s hard for many of us and very uncomfortable but so worth it! And the parent's guide does discuss how to handle being uncomfortable having 'the talk' with some great suggestions.

I’m going to give away a copy of The Story of Me to one lucky family to help get you started! Leave a comment here telling me why you would like to win the book. If you’d like, share your stories of talking with your kids- I’d love to hear them!

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