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The Science of Babies

Finally, a small picture book that will help all parents start talking to their kids early about bodies, birth, and families in an inclusive and scientific way.

Empower children with knowledge - They are depending on us!

 

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"A Treasure"

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 Cover of 'The Science of Babies' hardcover board book by Deborah Roffman, introducing children to human reproduction and family diversity
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William J. Taverner
Chief Editor, American Journal of Sexuality Education

Written by acclaimed human sexuality educator and author Deborah Roffman, MS, The Science of Babies is truly revolutionary in its approach, explaining how babies are made for kids.

 

At Birdhouse Kids we are incredibly excited to publish this new book title. We truly believe it is our most important project to date! Scroll down to our FAQ section to see why or read the reviews.

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Illustration of diverse group of people in rainbow colors with different body types, ages, and abilities

It's the perfect way to ease you and your child into those important conversations before this subject becomes taboo. 

Introduce concepts around “origins,” reproduction, and human intimacy.

Educational diagram showing egg and sperm cells meeting, from 'The Science of Babies' children's book

For parents and caregivers who want to feel prepared to embrace this topic honestly and with excitement and joy.  

Illustration depicting fetal growth stages during nine months of pregnancy from 'The Science of Babies' book published by Birdhouse Kids
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Illustration representing different family structures, promoting inclusivity in 'The Science of Babies' book

The book will help plant the seeds for acceptance, equality and inclusiveness during their earliest and most impressionable years!

Meet the author - Deborah Roffman

Author Deborah Roffman
Portrait of Deborah Roffman, MS, author of 'The Science of Babies' and human sexuality educator
Deborah Roffman delivering a talk on children's sexual education and healthy development

Deborah Roffman, MS, is an award-winning, nationally certified Human Sexuality Educator who’s been teaching children and teens and guiding families and schools across the U.S. for decades. Unrelenting in her dedication to supporting children’s and adolescents’ healthy sexual development, she’s the author of three acclaimed books for parents and teachers, including Talk to Me First and But How'd I Get In There In The First Place?

“It’s really worthwhile for parents and teachers to pause from time to time to look out at the world through the eyes of children. Infants and toddlers, for example, experience their physical selves very differently from older children and adults. Their bodies, acutely present and in a state of perpetual motion and change, continually deliver reams and reams of new data, all of it information that kick starts a child’s earliest learnings. In other words, for the youngest of our children, the body is literally their very first classroom outside the womb, and their primary source of fascination and curiosity.”

Deborah Roffman, MS

"A Treasure"
"Every single word and illustration is carefully thought-out in concert with the guidance Deborah Roffman's parenting books provide about what children want to know, what they need to know, and when they should know it."
William J. Taverner - Chief Editor, American Journal of Sexuality Education
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Mother reading the book 'The Science of Babies' to her child and smiling happily.
"A Gift to the world"
"A beautifully designed, expert-backed book that fosters a shame-free foundation for children. The page-by-page guide for parents allows caring adults to confidently show up for the early talks and curiosities kids have about these very human things."
Melissa Pintor Carnagey,
LBSW, Founder of Sex Positive Families
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