The Birds and the Bees - Detroit,MI

Just be honest and tell her what she needs to know without a ton of details. They really don't want to know all of that!

S.

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V., there is a great book called "What's happening to me" that my dad got for my coming of age. My sister read it, I bought it for my boys. I think it's great. Hope this helps, L.

I also recommend the American Girl "Book of Me" I think its called. My daughter felt very good about being a girl after reading it. If you haven't already, you should tell her that she has control over the boundaries of her body. No one can touch her in any way she feels uncomfortable. The nitty gritty of that can wait a little.

I'm right there with you. My son is 8.5 yo and has been starting to ask some questions. I went to the book store and asked what they have available and the young man showed me a couple books. That was great however, I couldn't even look at them without blushing so how was I (or my hsb) going to do this. I did find a great book called Boys, Girls and Body Science by Meg Hickling. It is written for the younger crowd and it is more of a story focusing on the science of our bodies and reproduction. They do have one page on intercourse(yes, with the details of what goes where)but once again from a scientific approach with a little bit or morality in there too. I have not read it with my son yet but I definitely know I can with this book. I had to order it on Amazon but I know your bookstores can order it too. Good Luck, I hope that helps.
L.

The American Girl book is great and there are other books you can check out from the library that can explain sex. I let me daughter read one (short, cartoon format) at age 9 and then we talked. She thought she knew everything from her friends but she was misinformed, so I encourage you to be open to her questions and fill in the blanks. I am about to do the same with my 9 year old and I am starting with the American Girl book again!

The American Girl books puts out a good book about puberty. I suggest you two read parts of it together. It will also open up the lines of communication for questions she may have. Just be honest with your answers, so she knows she can get the right answers from you, Then she will want to come to you for this. I have 2 daughters, one hated to talk about sexuality, the other one can't stop! Oh yeah, take lots of deep breaths! Good luck!

It's time! We all have to do it! I promise it won't be as bad as you think it is! I had the talk with both of my kids. they are only a year apart and I didn't want them to talk to each other or other kids and get or give the wrong information or be confused or scared. I have a boy age 12 (9 when we talked the first time) and a girl age 11 (8 when we talked the first time). I spoke with them on the same day but not together and at different times. I needed to re-coupe after the first one. My daughter was much more embarrassed, to my surprise, than my son. I told her about menstruation and how we get pregnant using correct terminology and a picture book with drawings not real photos! I told her about sex (with no pics!!!) and also about no touching and keeping our bodies safe, etc. I then brought out the book from American Girls which she really liked. I didn't go into detail until this year. I try to talk to them when we get a free moment in the car alone or something. Just to keep the lines of communication open and let them know that they can ask questions when ever they want. I also gave her a present. A "little only for you" bathroom bag with pads and girl wipes and special perfume etc. Things to make her feel good about being a girl. I showed he how to use a pad in case I wasn't around when she started.
My son was another story and asked ALOT of questions and I needed a Martini when I was finished with him! Good Luck!! and remember, Its better they hear it from you then the kid next door!

Hi there: I'm not certain what your religious affiliation is, but there is an awesome series of books called "God's Design For Sex." They include four books and span the gamut from talking just about body differences to some of the tougher questions you'll have to deal with soon. I've used these books with both of my kids and I really like them. If you're interested, the link on Amazon.com is:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/series/302/ref=s9kser_t1_ser-rfc...

My son was 10 and in 4th grade when I had "the talk" with him. We talked about everything and I mean EVERYTHING (from masterbastion to when a girl says no, she means no). I had gone to the bookstore and looked through some books and purchased one. I don't remember the name but it was written for children. You will be able to find something you like. This book was for both boys and girls. After our talk, which btw...he had questions lol, I would give him a few pages a night to read on his own. I did not let him read everything...there were some things just geared toward the girls or things I didn't think he needed to see. You definitely have to do it sooner than later because they do start to hear things and learn things (and the things they learn are not always right) on their own and you want them to be informed properly. Oh let me add....the reason I talked about EVERYTHING is because I didn't want him to be ashamed or afraid of this thoughts and feelings (or alone actions) and to let him know he is "normal".

My daughter is 10 and came home knowing that breasts develop in 4 stages. She lifted her shirt and asked "where am I". I quickly went to the internet and just viewed it as a medical situation. She responded very well and at times asks to look for other topics reguarding puberty. I have a medical background so I treated it as part of life and here it is. She did get a little giddy but all was great. good luck.

At age 9 she's probably already started puberty so talk to her as soon as possible. I think you be need to be open, honest and as informative as possible in an age-appropriate way. By now, she probably already knows about the birds and the bees (if not from you then from other kids) so explain to her how her body works and why.

Good luck!

I've been wondering if there's any good (not too cheesy) books out there - I would be looking for something for boys, though.