Summary
When Betty Hiwiller's two sons were in their early teens, she put out a book explaining the facts of life, in a clever attempt to broach the awkward subject.
"I just left it out where they would find it, and, sure enough, they found it," says Hiwiller, of Cheswick. Her sons, now middle- aged, never mentioned it, but she knows they read it.See the full content of this document
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How to Have 'the Talk'
Of all parenting milestones, few to none are as potentially awkward as "the talk" -- yes, that talk. The one about the birds and the bees, sex, and the facts of life. The thought of discussing that with young children makes many adults blush and stammer.
Relax, experts say. Parents can help themselves ease into the subject by realizing that young children need o...See the full content of this document
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