Beyond the Birds and the Bees

by Gregory K. Popcak and Lisa A. Popcak

Book Overview

How can you have "the talk" so that your kids will listen? All it takes is a little Respect. Realize what they need to know and when they need to know it. Elicit their thoughts, attitudes, and feelings. Speak the truth. Present a positive, Christian attitude toward sex. Expect to talk about your own struggles when appropriate. Control your temper and the temptation to lecture. Teach your children what the gift of the body is really for.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 087973941X
• ISBN13: 9780879739416
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor
• Length: 213 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Good read

Excellent to review before talking with children of all ages: infant to teen. Uses catechism as back up, true to the church's teachings re: abc, etc,

Incredible Catholic book on sexuality that will benefit the whole family

I am a mother of 4 small boys and I ordered this book because we had heard such great reviews. It turned out to be even better than I had hoped! It is an absolute must-have for all parents! Gregory Popcak explains sexuality in light of the teachings of the Catholic Church and emphasizes that sexuality encompasses our whole being. He explains that healthy sexuality is obtainable and can be taught to our children. Now I am not afraid of all the questions that will arise, but am actually looking forward to teaching my children about their God given sexuality!

Absolutely Amazing!

This book is just wonderful! I am a Catholic mom of 3 small children and I'm just starting to get "those" kinds of questions from my oldest child. I had no idea how to explain all this stuff, and it was very important that my explanations also prepare my children to grow into very moral, healthy, and happy Catholic adults. I bought this book looking for help with that, and boy did I find it! I am SO glad I bought this book and I am very grateful to the author! Popcak gives an explanation of the meaning of sexuality and marriage that will blow you away! I was literally in tears reading a couple of passages in the beginning of the book on what "healthy Catholic sexuality" really is - I knew this stuff, but he said it in a way that was so beautiful and at the same time so simple to understand. He is really gifted. I no longer feel afraid of those "well, how does the baby get IN the mommy's tummy if the mommy doesn't have a husband?" kind of questions - I feel this book has given me all the info I need to answer these questions in a way that is sensitive, helpful to my child, and pleasing to God. I am so grateful to Gregory Popcak! If I could give this book more than 5 stars I would. :)

Grandpa to parents: You'll like this approach to sex ed

Read it through in one sitting.Help to get parents talking to each other about matters sexual.A Christian approach (no apologies)to understanding sexuality.What your child needs to know and can handle at each period in life.Answering the unasked questions.Helping the child avoid pitfalls in relationships.You'll likely keep it as a reference book.