As much as we would like to keep our children innocent they are going to learn. As uncomfortable as we are with the idea of them knowing about the processes of procreation they are going to learn. The question is will they learn the truth from you or will they learn inaccuracies from their peers?

Most children will ask where babies come from if they are old enough to be curious when younger siblings are on the way. But what if they're the youngest? What if they don't ask? How do you broach the subject with them? I decided not to wait til I was asked.

There are many opportunities to talk with your children. They are naturally curious about the world around them. When you ask a child if they would like to know about something it sparks an entire conversation and through that you learn to communicate with each other. I am constantly asking my children if they would like to know about something. Would they like to know where clouds come from? Would they like to know why volcanoes explode? Would they like to know what their heart does? So when I asked my eldest if she would like to know where babies come from it was simply par for the course.

Since my children are still young I keep the facts simple. I tell them that when a man and a woman get married they get to so something very special just with each other. It is so special that once in a while a baby starts growing inside the mommy's tummy because of it. Naturally they are curious about what the special thing is.

At first My childrean were too young to understand. My youngest sister's expression of shock, disgust and horror from my mother giving her details at too young an age is etched into my memory. So I promise to give them more details at a later date. I never give them the amorphous 'when you're older' line. I always hated that when I was a kid. I try to give them an approximate age they will be at when they will receive that information. As my children grow I am able to divulge more and more information to them as they can comprehend it better. We discuss the subject whenever they want and I do not shy away from their questions.

So if you're wondering how to broach the subject you might just try asking them. Would they like to know where babies come from? My bet is they would love to know and they will relish the attention you are spending on them.