How to Answer Kids’ Tough Questions About Family & Babies

Kids at this age are like little question machines. One minute, they’re happily playing, and the next, they turn to you with wide eyes, asking something totally out of the blue. It might catch you off guard while you’re cooking dinner or scrolling your phone, and you can’t help but pause and think, “Whoa, where did that come from?” It’s completely natural to feel a mix of amusement, surprise, and even a little panic when they hit you with questions about crushes or baby-making. You might worry about saying too much or not enough.