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"Where do babies come from?" Why does this simple question turn lawyers, engineers, accountants and even doctors into bumbling dunces in front of their kids? Well, if you are a parent, it’s a foregone conclusion. The time will come when your child will ask you about sex.

Rather than fear this question, the best way to face this inevitability is to prepare for it. In fact, prepare for it well in advance so that you won’t be as flustered when they ask. Remember, your child will learn from what you say, as much as from how you say it.

Look around you. Sexual influences are everywhere: TV, billboards, magazines. Your child’s friends must be talking about it too. Would you rather have your child learn about sex from those influences or from you?

The first question about where babies come from can turn up in the preschool years. Don’t be alarmed! This isn’t even about intimacy yet. Your child’s curiosity about this is as natural as his curiosity about where the sun goes at night. At this age, you can satisfy the question with a simple explanation. Because daddies and mommies have so much love for each other, they want to share their love with a baby of their own. Then be creative about the biological part. Remember, your child is young and all he needs is a story. However simple, keep it as accurate as possible though, because you’ll build on this story as your child gets older. The concept of a seed is a good analogy for kids of this age to understand.

In a couple of years, the question may come up again. Only you as the parent can decide if your child is emotionally ready for more proper terms. If he is, then build on your earlier story and incorporate the concept of sperm from daddy meeting up with the egg in mommy (the "seed" from before) to help it grow into a baby. That straight-forward answer is enough for now. Then, add the story of how the baby grows for nine months in the mommy’s tummy. Your child’s fascination with the different growth stages of the baby in-utero should keep him sated for now.

Soon, your child will be in that interesting stage called the preteen years. From the ages of nine through 12, you’ll notice that your child has some added dimensions to his reasoning and logic skills. With his burgeoning independence, he’ll also be more exposed to the world around him. Whether he tells you or not, you can be sure that he’s absorbing many of the influences around him. Be it in school, through the media or because of technology, he’s learning much more than just what you teach him at home.

This time it may be your turn to initiate the subject of sex. Time may come when he’ll ask you questions again, but your instinct will tell you if you need to wait for that time or not. Your child is entering puberty. If you have a daughter, she could get her first period anytime. You can assume that your child is hearing about sex elsewhere, so take the initiative to provide correct information. Still, despite the age, check his moral readiness and emotionally maturity.

Again it is your discretion as parent as to what to say exactly, and how much to explain. This may be a more serious talk than those in the past. I will not attempt to dictate a spiel, because your family history, your family values and your child’s environment all factor into the content of your talk. In any case, set an open atmosphere where he’ll feel safe to ask you questions. It’s important to find out what he knows and how much he knows. You need not tell him more that he is asking. More importantly, straighten out any wrong assumptions he may have.

In the end, there will not be just one ‘sex talk’. As your preteen gets older, new questions will crop up. With each new dialog, be sure to underline the values you’d like your child to uphold.

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If you prepare well and keep all the article in mind, the dreaded ‘sex talk’ won’t be as dreaded anymore. Instead it will be a golden opportunity to build a stronger and healthier relationship with your child.

-  Leon Edward

Leon Edward provides parents and loved ones with online child predator warning signs, dangers and steps to protect your child online at http://www.ChildInternetSafety.net 

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As a parent you should <b>know the threat of online predators is real</b>. Our children truly are our future, and as parents we work to offer them kindness, direction and answers in a gentle and helpful manner.

Sometimes, despite our best efforts, our children remain at risk. One risk technology has introduced in modern society is that of Internet Predators, people who would put our children in harms way, at the click of a button.

Think the Internet is benign? Think again. More and more children use the Internet as a primary source of communication, interaction and education. The Internet can also be a haven however, for malice and disaster. If you haven't heard already, a new threat, the online predator, is now aggressively seeking our children, and we owe it to them to do everything possible to protect them from this insidious and often nebulous danger.

Recent reports and news media  are just a reminder of the daily threat children face when they log onto the Internet. Most children are at risk, because most homes have at least one computer children access on a regular basis.  Newsweek has reported that more than 50% of U.S. households owned a personal computer with high-speed access to the Net.i This access can among other things, expose children young and old alike to increasing danger, including exposure to online predators.

Despite the frightening facts and statistics that exist about online predators, the real truth is parents can do a lot to protect their children from real and perceived threats. Computers DO serve many useful purposes.

If you are reading this article then you are a parent or family member interested in protecting your loved one. The first step toward protecting your children is education. This website mentioned below will provide you with helpful action steps you can take and tools you can use to protect your children while they surf the Internet.

If you are not well-versed in all there is to know about the Internet, you need to and you can adopt a strategic plan of attack and awareness that will protect you and your family.

You must first understand what an online predator is. You may not realize that there is no one type of online predator. Some are pedophiles. Others act as identity thieves, attempting to acquire your child's personal information online.

Others are mentally unstable, looking to download their life story on your child, increasing your child's burden, stress and insecurities. They prey on children young and old alike; children from secure families, as well as children from dysfunctional homes. Many predators have problems of their own, they may come from abused homes; they may have mental disorders. This can lead to abusive or illegal behaviors they act out from the comfort and safety of their home.

Your child may be the victim of an online predator as you read this, and you may not even know it. As a parent, you can't simply use a single term or image to define what an online predator is or is not. Wikipedia, an online encyclopedia compiled by online users, defines an online predator as someone who uses chat rooms to pick people with a "malicious" or "bogus" intent.

This definition is partly true. Most online predators do intend to engage in harmful or malicious acts. Others may want to trick your child into revealing information that may lead to identity theft or related crimes. But online predators do not live in chat rooms alone.

In fact, your child may bump into an online predator almost anywhere on the Net. Social networking sites like My Space make it increasingly easy for online predators to stalk and target unsuspecting victims, even though many sites including this one use filters and other devices with the intent of protecting its users.

Get a Free  guide will help you understand how to use computers in your home to educate and entertain your children while minimizing their risk for exposure to harm or contact by online predators at  http://www.FreeOnlinePredatorReport.com .

-  Leon Edward

Leon Edward provides parents and loved ones with online child predator warning signs, dangers and steps to protect your child online at http://www.ChildPrivacyOnline.com 

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In this world today, prices seem to go higher every year. Saving money can sometimes be a hard job for many people. To help you save money, here are some pointers for you:

1. Determine the things that are important to you. Identify the items that you need and the items that you want to have. Always remember that you should only buy things that are important and needed in your lifestyle.

2. Make sure that you spend your money only on basic needs like food, transportation, shelter, and clothing. These basic needs are worth spending for because these are important for your health and security. They are the things that you cannot live without and should be allotted in your budget.

3. Make a list of the things that you want to buy and be sure that the items that you are buying are good enough to sustain your basic needs. You have to be satisfied with the things that you have now, as long as it is still useful and can accommodate your needs.

4. You may avoid unwanted purchases by trying the item first before buying it. This is to make sure that the item is worthy enough to acquire. There are instances that you tend to buy things without even knowing its effectiveness and quality. You have to keep in mind that you always need to spend your money wisely on items that have quality and are according to your budget.

5. You may try to budget your money in advance. You can make a plan first before spending your money. There are instances that you spend your money without even thinking that it is not the right time to have it. It also advisable to buy items at the end of the season, prices at this time of the year are low and cheap.

6. You may compare items on their prices. Do not limit your options to just one store only. You may find the best item that can be useful and affordable to you by window-shopping first rather than buying by impulse. Many stores out there carry the same items and can offer lower prices. 

7. You can save more money in your household by conserving electricity. Be sure to turn off appliances that are not in use. You may compare your monthly electric bills regularly to check if you are maintaining your desired bill.

8. You can save on your transportation by traveling wisely. It is recommended that you make your itinerary to help you to not forget your destinations. Being organized will help you save money and time.

-  Leon Edward

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Leon Edward also provides parents a free report of online child predators at http://www.ChildPrivacyOnline.com

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