Listened in to Dr. Dean Edell discussing this topic on KGO Radio today, as a physician and father of eight- he had a balanced viewpoint, and some interesting callers. Essentially it came down to COMMUNICATION with our children. When we as parents talk openly and often with little children, we are normalizing a delicate topic, creating comfort for kids and the potential for them to come back to US for information and guidance. I highly recommend author Robie Harris, who has written several books for children: It’s So Amazing for 3-7 year olds- following a bird and a bee while gently introducing the human body; even better: It’s Perfectly Normal for 8-12 year olds, provides a more in-depth discussion (with wonderful cartoon caricatures) of the body and how it is changing. Parents may find the Planned Parenthood www.ppfa.org a good educational resource.
Sarah McMoyler RN
www.thebestbirth.com
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