Where Do Babies Come From? And other questions 8 - 12 year olds ask
 
Where Do Babies Come From and other questions 8 – 12 year olds ask is a treasure trove of accessible information and unforgettable comics. Endorsed by leading medical, parenting, and education professionals, this book empowers tweens with accurate, age-appropriate answers in a world overflowing with misinformation. It’s the resource every curious mind, and their parents, will appreciate.
 
You can expect: 
 
The latest science. You can count this book to give you medically accurate information tailored for a tween audience. Some of the latest discoveries in research are fascinating! 
Consideration of developmental. Tweens are curious learners who think concretely. This book breaks down complex topics, anchors them in values, and prioritises your child’s safety every step of the way. It also includes a little about body safety and online safety too! 
Loads of fun. Packed with comics and humour, this book will engage even the most reluctant readers. It’s designed to spark meaningful conversations you’ll treasure forever.
 
WHAT'S IN THIS BOOK?
 
Here is a summary of each section in detail. .
 
Section 1: Let’s Get Started  
This section is all about communication preferences. It introduces your kids as the boss of the book. They get to map their course, and communication preferences with trusted adults. It also discusses how to ask trusted adult’s questions about sex, different family’s talking styles and what to do if they hear something that doesn’t sound quite right! 
 
Section 2: The Basics  
Here is where they get to meet the book’s superstars – Zen Den, Ellie the Egg and Swiftie the Sperm. Our stop watch, Sir Halt asks for 5 short minutes to explain sexual intercourse, and how the egg and sperm meet. We also talk about DNA, multiple babies and bust some myths about sex with some very fun comics. 

Section 3: Other Ways Babies Are Made 
This section is all about assisted reproductive technology. We discuss IVF and ovulation stimulation, spermbots, egg and sperm donation, surrogacy, as well as egg, sperm, and embryo freezing. This section ends with some quizzical questions that kids ask.  
 
Section 4: You and Your Family  
Not all kids live with their biological parents, so this chapter is all about reinforcing the important role of family. Family are the people who live with us and use their superpowers to look after us every day. Kids also have extended family. These are the people who are a regular part of their lives but may not live with them. I personally think they are significantly underrated so they get a mention! We talk about adopted families, and foster families and kids get to answer 50 questions about them.
 
Section 5: There is More to Know 
This section gives kids additional practical information about sex that they need to know. We talk about male and female orgasms, contraception, sexually transmitted infections, staying safe online and sexual consent. It’s a shorter section with deeper content that tweens can head to when they feel they are ready to explore these topics.
 
Section 6: Crazy, Cool Facts 
Many kids love hearing about babies, and all the cute, interesting details about how they grow in the womb. This section is beautifully illustrated, very funny, and full of medical facts and comics that help tweens explore the journey babies are on as they grow.  We explore three trimesters and then a range of quizzical questions kids have. 
 
Section 7: How Babies Enter the World  
This section starts with some five star entertainment to bust myths about how babies enter the world. We talk about birth plans, vaginal births, caesarean births and how babies have a mind of their own.
  
Section 8: Important Stuff  
This section is a recap of reproductive body parts, so kids have a reference point for any of the body parts I mention in the book. I also cover the menstrual cycle and link that to how babies are born. There is a quizzical questions section where we cover the difference between biological bodies and the gender someone might choose as they grow, and they will find a short vocabulary guide.  
 
This book is written by the author of A Guy's Guide To Puberty and A Girl's Guide To Puberty. You'll also find these books in the eSafeKids Online Shop. 
 
Author: Michelle Mitchell
 
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